The album was supported by two singles, the first single was "One", while "Turn Ya Out" served as the second single. The album debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and number for on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart selling 116,000 copies in its first week.[3]
Music and development
The album was formatted as a double album, intending to market Tyrese's contrasting facets of artistry. The first disc contains slow and midtempo pop and R&B songs, while the second, Black-Ty (named after his on-stage rapper alter ego), focuses on hip hop and uptempo beats.
Singles
The album released two singles, which both of them ultimately missed the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album first single "One" peaked at number 23 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart dated February 17, 2007.[4] The second single "Turn Ya Out" peaked at number 70 on the chart dated February 3, 2007.[4]
Commercial performance
Alter Ego debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 116,000 copies in its first week.[3] This became Tyrese's lowest charting-album to date. The album also debuted at number four on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming Tyrese's fourth top-ten album on this chart.[3]