Tyrese Gibson Transformed Music Career Into His First #1 Album Two Consecutive Weeks

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While Tyrese was away fighting alien robots and racing cars he raked up $1.7 billion dollars in worldwide business for Transformers and Fast Five. Now with more than 109,000 units sold Tyrese Gibson has made the impossible possible.  The release of Open Invitation his first Studio album in five years Gibson has taken a leap of faith and bet on the right horse, himself.  Tyrese returns to music with a new album on his own label, Voltron Recordz LLC distributed by EMI Label Services. Open Invitation is currently holding the number #9 position on Billboard Magazine's Top 200, #2 Overall Rap and R&B sales and #1 Independent sales.  Voltron Recordz has a lot to celebrate. "They counted me out musically. I folded and turned my back on the music and focused on movies," says Tyrese. God whispered in my ear "Try one more time" Thank God music never turned its back on me.

Propelled by the number one UAC radio single "Stay", Open Invitation was released to a media blitz including performances on the Wendy Williams Show and visits to a series of non-traditional television outlets such as Spike TV's Spare Time, Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, Playboy Radio, G4, Speed, MLB, VH1's Morning Buzz and The Rachael Ray Show playing up his global appeal as a box office maverick.  In addition to television, print media, and an impeccable online campaign and Twitter (@Tyrese) helped drive sales for the album and making it the #1 R&B album on iTunes.

Hailed as a "…Masterpiece" by iTunes Open Invitation has been received with stellar reviews and consumer confidence proving that Tyrese Gibson is a viable commodity in entertainment. "For Tyrese to return five years since his last release with a #1 record at radio and a Billboard 200 top ten album is a testament," says MBK Entertainment founder and principle Jeff Robinson. "Along with stellar album reviews Open Invitation is truly inspiring everyone who believes that uncompromising great music can still rule the charts."  This is just the beginning for Tyrese.  

Open Invitation has proven a valuable asset for EMI as sales in the US have risen beyond expectation. "We are proud to be part of the success of Tyrese's first week sales but are even more excited for what is yet to come," says Michael Harris VP/GM EMI Label Services. "Tyrese's work ethic is second to none and we are honored to be a part of his marathon."

Celebrity friends such as Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris and Diddy have tweeted their praise for Open Invitation. According to the Washington Post "…considering that Tyrese is a New York Times bestselling author, a blockbuster actor and, thanks to this latest album, once again an R&B force to be reckoned with."

Voltron Recordz a division on HQ Entertainment is an independent label group run by Tyrese Gibson distributed by EMI Label Services in North America.  The Voltron roster includes Tyrese Gibson and Leon Timbo.  The label's first release is Open Invitation from Tyrese Gibson this fall.  Tyrese is managed by MBK Entertainment.

SOURCE MBK Entertainment