Open Invitation

For 1990 album Open Invitation, see Gerald Alston.
Open Invitation
Studio album by
Tyrese
ReleasedNovember 1, 2011 (2011-11-01)
Recorded2010–11
GenreR&B
Length51:23
Label
Producer
Tyrese chronology
Alter Ego
(2006) 		Open Invitation
(2011) 		Black Rose
(2015)
Singles from Open Invitation
  1. "Stay"
    Released: August 16, 2011
  2. "Too Easy"
    Released: August 30, 2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Billboard[2]
The Washington Post(positive)[3]

Open Invitation is the fifth studio album by American singer Tyrese. It was released on November 1, 2011, by his label Voltron Recordz and was distributed by EMI. This became Tyrese's first album released on his label Voltron Recordz since his departure from J Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including David Banner, B.A.M., R. Kelly, Lil' Ronnie, and Swiff D among others. The album also features guest appearances by Rick Ross, Ludacris, T.I., Jay Rock, Big Sean, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes and Faith Evans.

Open Invitation was supported by two singles: "Stay" and "Too Easy". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success. It debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 76,000 copies in its first week, making it Tyrese's second top 10 album.[4] At the 55th Grammy Awards, the album received a nomination for Best R&B Album which was presented on February 10, 2013.

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ "Album Review: Tyrese, 'Open Invitation'". Billboard. November 3, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  3. ^ Sarah Godfrey (October 31, 2011). "Music review: 'Open Invitation' by Tyrese". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference BB200 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).