Tyrese Gibson: “ My #1 Relationship Rule ”
Tyrese, 32, discussed the connection between some of the songs' lyrics and his personal recipe for relationship success. ... Source: http://www.loop21.com/
Loop 21: You are about to release Open Invitation, your first CD in five years. How has your music career evolved since you began?
Tyrese Gibson: When I began my music career at 19 I didn’t know who I was. I wrote and sang "Lately” on my first CD, but I was too young to be singing those words: "Have I told you I love you lately." The record company A&R people were dictating what I should write and sing about so I followed what they told me. I was just happy to be out of the hood so I wrote it. "Lately” is a mature song I should be singing now. Open Invitation is my first CD on my own independent label Voltron Recordz.
I recorded it in my home studio and paid for it myself. I had the freedom to write and record what I wanted. I had five different work stations set up in my home; thirteen people sleeping in my house for three weeks working on the CD. It was R&B boot camp. We laughed and prayed together. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner together. It was the most fun I’ve ever had recording music.
Loop 21: Explain why the single “Stay” is so personal.
Gibson: “Stay” is inspired by my life. I was in a relationship years ago, but I did not make it a priority. I was focusing on my career and not my woman and she wanted to leave. So I had to beg her to stay. In the song I sing, “I messed up a 1000 times. I just can’t let you go. I'll go the extra mile to make you smile. I'll do whatever it takes.”
Loop 21: Did she stay?
Gibson: Almost.
Loop 21: What are the keys to maintaining a relationship?
Gibson: We all have to be specific about your comfort zone. You have to make compromises for the people you share your life with. That is the number one rule in maintaining relationships. I learned the hard way.
Loop 21: Why is the song “The Best Of Our Lives” featuring Brandy on Open Invitation so special to you?
Gibson: I wanted to record a song for
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Loop 21: You are about to release Open Invitation, your first CD in five years. How has your music career evolved since you began?
Tyrese Gibson: When I began my music career at 19 I didn’t know who I was. I wrote and sang "Lately” on my first CD, but I was too young to be singing those words: "Have I told you I love you lately." The record company A&R people were dictating what I should write and sing about so I followed what they told me. I was just happy to be out of the hood so I wrote it. "Lately” is a mature song I should be singing now. Open Invitation is my first CD on my own independent label Voltron Recordz.
I recorded it in my home studio and paid for it myself. I had the freedom to write and record what I wanted. I had five different work stations set up in my home; thirteen people sleeping in my house for three weeks working on the CD. It was R&B boot camp. We laughed and prayed together. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner together. It was the most fun I’ve ever had recording music.
Loop 21: Explain why the single “Stay” is so personal.
Gibson: “Stay” is inspired by my life. I was in a relationship years ago, but I did not make it a priority. I was focusing on my career and not my woman and she wanted to leave. So I had to beg her to stay. In the song I sing, “I messed up a 1000 times. I just can’t let you go. I'll go the extra mile to make you smile. I'll do whatever it takes.”
Loop 21: Did she stay?
Gibson: Almost.
Loop 21: What are the keys to maintaining a relationship?
Gibson: We all have to be specific about your comfort zone. You have to make compromises for the people you share your life with. That is the number one rule in maintaining relationships. I learned the hard way.
Loop 21: Why is the song “The Best Of Our Lives” featuring Brandy on Open Invitation so special to you?
Gibson: I wanted to record a song for
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http://blackdoctor.org/news/article/Celebr...
