Tiffany Evans (album)
2008 studio album by Tiffany Evans
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Tiffany Evans is the self-titled debut album by R&B singer Tiffany Evans. It was released by Columbia Records on April 22, 2008, in the United States and on August 27, 2008, in Japan with two bonus tracks.[1] Executive produced by Ciara and The Clutch, the album peaked at number 134 on US Billboard 200. The album's first single was "Promise Ring", which features Ciara and is Evans' most successful single to date. The second single was "I'm Grown", which features Bow Wow.
- Julian Bunetta
- B. Carr
- Chase N. Cashe
- The Clutch
- Mr. Collipark
- D'Mile
- Beau Dozier
- Hit-Boy
- Eric Hudson
- Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
- Brian Kidd
- Billy Mann
- RedOne
- Brian "B-Nasty" Reid
- Soulshock & Karlin
- Shea Taylor
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| Released | April 22, 2008 | |||
| Length | 43:46 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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Background
Evans spent much of her childhood in New York City before her family relocated to Atlantic City, New Jersey, during a period of homelessness.[2] While in Atlantic City, Evans gained early public attention after singing at the Tropicana casino, an experience that motivated her to pursue a music career.[2] Her family subsequently sought recording opportunities and performance gigs, including an early meeting with Columbia Records when Evans was 10 years old, though no agreement was reached at the time.[2]
Evans later rose to prominence after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search, where she won five consecutive times.[2] Following her success on the show, she signed a recording deal with Columbia. Her growing profile led to multiple appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.[2] In addition to music, Evans pursued acting, appearing in the television series The District and the film Diary of a Mad Black Woman. She also collaborated with the Limited Too clothing line, releasing an exclusive EP through the retailer.[2]
Promotion
"Promise Ring" featuring singer Ciara was released as the main single from Evans' self-titled debut album on 29 May 2007. Produced by Mr. Collipark, Brian "B-Nasty" Reid, and The Clutch, it peaked at number one on Billboard's US Bubbling Under Hot 100.[2] "I'm Grown" was released as the album's second and final single on 12 January 2008. Featuring a guest appearance by rapper Bow Wow, it peaked at number 99 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Critical reception
Both DJBooth and AllMusic gave Tiffany Evans four out of five stars. AllMusic editor Matthew Chisling described the album as "a sampling of the years that could come" for Evans, praising her musical maturity and saying it "sets a new standard for teen pop." He also commended her vibrant performances, noting that her vocals "never get lost in the music" and effectively balanced youthful appeal with contemporary R&B production.[3] Steve Jones of USA Today also praised Evans' debut, highlighting her "voice that seems a little farther along in years than its owner" and its catchy material. While noting that the songs mostly remained in a "girl-thinking-about-boys mode," he felt that several "edgier songs hint that there is more beneath the thematic surface."[5]
Commercial performance
Tiffany Evans debuted and peaked at number 134 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Promise Ring" (featuring Ciara) |
| 4:27 | |
| 2. | "I'm Grown" (featuring Bow Wow) | 3:35 | ||
| 3. | "Impossible" | 3:46 | ||
| 4. | "Thinkin' About" |
| Soulshock & Karlin | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Can't Walk Away" | Dozier | 3:51 | |
| 6. | "Lay Back & Chill" |
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| 3:31 |
| 7. | "Girl Gone Wild" |
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| 4:15 |
| 8. | "About a Boy" |
| Hudson | 3:11 |
| 9. | "Favorite Broken Heart" |
| 4:51 | |
| 10. | "Again" |
| RedOne | 4:38 |
| 11. | "Angels on Earth" | Mann | 4:08 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 12. | "Let Me Be Your Angel" |
| Walden | 3:39 |
| 13. | "Flying Without Wings" | 3:53 |
Notes
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[8] | 134 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] | 20 |
