''2000 Watts'' is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter

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. It was released by

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on May 22, 2001 in the United States. The album features the singles: "

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", "What Am I Gonna Do" and "

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", which was also featured on the soundtrack to the 2001 film, '' Baby Boy''. ''2000 Watts''s cover features the

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. The album received generally positive reviews. The album debuted at number ten on the US ''Billboard'' 200 selling 91,000 copies in its first week, making it Tyrese's first top 10 album. It also debuted at number four on the US

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chart. The album was certified

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by the

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(RIAA).

Singles

The album's first single, "

", was released as the album's lead single on March 20, 2001. The single peaked at number 48 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the chart dated June 9, 2001, becoming the album's most successful single. The album's second single, " What Am I Gonna Do" was released on March 22, 2001. The second single peaked at number 71 on the chart dated October 6, 2001. The album's third single, "

" was released on June 19, 2001. The third single peaked at number 90 on the chart dated July 21, 2001.

Critical reception

''2000 Watts'' was met with generally positive reviews. At

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, the album received an

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score of 70, based on five reviews. ''Cheo Tyehimba'' of ''

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'' praised Tyrese's sophomore album. He stated that "If most artists experience a sophomore slump, someone forgot to tell Tyrese." He also said "what distinguishes 2000 Watts is its pure pop appeal." Tyehimba gave the album a B+ rating.

Commercial performance

''2000 Watts'' debuted at number ten on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 91,000 copies in its first week. This became Tyrese's first US top-ten debut on the chart. The album also debuted at number four on the US

chart. The album also spent a total of 24 weeks on the chart. On August 14, 2001, the album was certified

by the

(RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

External links

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