Tiffany Evans is the self-titled debut album by
R&B singer
Tiffany Evans.[1] 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 (see
2008 in music).[2] The first single was "
Promise Ring", which features
Ciara and is Evans' most successful single to date. The second was "
I'm Grown", which features
Bow Wow. The album was executive produced by
Ciara and
The Clutch. Album peaked at number 134 on US Billboard 200.
Both DJBooth.net and AllMusic gave album four out of five stars. AllMusic wrote saying: "In hopes on striking gold with the current pop market, Evans isn't presented as the next
Mariah Carey. Rather, she is showcased as a more talented Ciara, toning down on the dance tracks but keeping the beat up the whole way through. With guest appearances by Bow Wow and Ciara herself, Evans keeps the vibe on the album vibrant and sassy, while never truly crossing over to inappropriate. Even on the heavier tracks, Evans never gets lost in the music. Her voice sails over the beats and cuts, thus truly synthesizing the best of both worlds. More than a handful of the tracks show the playfulness of
Lil' Mama, the mainstream appeal of
Miley Cyrus, and
Beyoncé's soulful voice, which propels Evans to a pop sound that is truly refreshing. The music is highly accessible; most of the tracks are prepared for radio airplay, and highlights like "Thinkin' About" and "Favorite Broken Heart" are never short on presenting Evans as not only a vocalist but as an artist with mounds of potential who, if she can keep herself moldable and flexible, could see a long career ahead of her."
Singles
"Promise Ring" was released as the main single from the album on 29 May 2007. Track featured a guest appearance by singer
Ciara. Single peaked at number one on US Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 and it's the most successful single by Evans to date.
"I'm Grown" was released as second and final single on 12 January 2008. It featured a guest appearance by rapper
Bow Wow. It peaked at number 99 at
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Third single "Lay Back & Chill" was planned but wasn't released. Instead of release of that single, Evans started working on her second album.
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