Tyrese Gibson is a man that knows something about the way world works today. Tyrese states,"Fans have never had more access to their favorite stars than what they do now. They used to have fans writing letters and sending letters into labels. Fans are way more aggressive for content right now."
Fans will be happy to know that Tyrese is releasing a new album, Black Rose, as well as a documentary and book on July 7, 2015. The Black Rose album is a two disc set. On one side we'll find some soul stirring R&B and the other side will spotlight some rap and harder lyrics.
The first single from the album is Dumb Shit and it features Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. Tyrese said the inspiration for this song was brought forth from his own life as he states," I was in a five year relationship and got caught doing dumb shit. I write life experiences and the best songs come from what has happened." Tyrese admitted that he ruined his ruined his relationship by essentially doing, dumb shit.
The second single he plans to release will be a 25-minute short film that was inspired by the song 'Shame' on the Black Rose album and it features himself and Jennifer Hudson. He stated," This will be a side of both myself and Jennifer that you have never seen before. The short will take place in 1968 and I will be playing a character that has the likeness of Ike Turner, Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye.
Jennifer will be playing my wife. You won't want to miss this."
Tyrese said he wanted to be able to give his fans a lot of great content aside from the Music. He plans to release a documentary that details the making of the Black Rose album. He is also releasing his third book "Black Rose" which will be his first ever audiobook.
The book includes instrumentals from the Black Rose album playing throughout the reading. Tyrese said this book is "Raw and heartfelt and truthful" and is his most uncomfortable book.
When speaking of the album, Tyrese said "You will fall in love with Black Rose and be able to listen to it from top to bottom. It is truly my best album yet." Aside from Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Jennifer Hudson, the Black Rose album has 20 songs and also includes the talent of Tank, The Game and Chrisette Michelle amongst others.
Tyrese's new film, Furious 7, will be the last for The Fast & The Furious franchise and will debut in theatres worldwide on April 3. The film will feature the original cast including Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriquez. Tyrese said that he and the others suffered devastation with the loss of Paul Walker. Walker passed away in November 2013 in a terrible car crash. Furious 7 was 85% filmed when Walker passed away. Tyrese stated, "We are completely focussed and respectful of this being Paul's last movie. If you notice at the end of the other films, they all end as cliffhangers. On this one we end it with a tribute that is beyond well-deserved and well done on behalf of our angel and brother, Paul Walker."
Tyrese said that with the assistance of Walkers brothers Cody and Caleb as well as scenes that had not been used, they were able to finish the movie and film Walker's scenes.
Tyrese said that there are no plans at the time to do an eighth The Fast & The Furious.
The album Black Rose will be out on July 7, 2015. Tyrese said he will continue working and is excited for what the future brings to him professionally and personally as he raises his daughter.