July 13, 2006 @ 1:15 pm

Snoop Dogg and The Game Co-sign on Tyrese Rapping

by: Mark Lelinwalla

While Tyrese continues to prep his double album Alter Ego for a fall release, established and wildly successful MCs are co-signing on the rhyming ability of his alter ego Black-Ty. “He’s really got it cracking to the point where he didn’t seem like he was out of his range. It seemed like something that he was naturally born to do,” said Snoop Dogg in a press release statement about Tyrese’s rhyming ability. “That’s when I welcomed him to the game, being the king of the West, you know what I’m saying? He got my blessing as far as from the rap style of it, the rap side of it. This is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Anybody who ain’t behind it, come see me.” Method Man, on the other hand, wasn’t expecting much upon first hearing about Tyrese rapping. However, he admits to being taken aback by the crooner’s rhyming above average rhyme skills. “I was pleasantly surprised I must say. I did not know that Tyrese could rhyme so well but I should have known better,” Meth said via a statement. “I am not just saying that because he’s the homie. His swagger is crazy. Everyone should give him a second look on this rap tip.” Meanwhile, if there’s anyone who really understands what Tyrese is attempting to do with Black-Ty, it’s perhaps The Game. right The Game co-starred with Tyrese in the Rogue Pictures/Focus Features film Waist Deep and got to hear Ty’s mic skills. Game is a featured guest on Tyrese’s upcoming fall album. “Tyrese is a good friend of mine and he has my support in whatever it is he wants to do,” The Game said. “He's been successful on every scale from singing to acting, so what would make anybody think that he couldn't do rap? I heard some Tyrese sh** and it's crazy.” Tyrese has enlisted Chris Lighty to direct Black-Ty’s movement through hip hop. Lighty’s management credits include working with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot. Alter Ego, a double album with an R&B disc and hip hop disc, will be released on J Records.

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