"How You Gonna Act Like That" remains Tyrese Gibson ’s most iconic solo hit and a cornerstone of early-2000s R&B. Released in as the lead single from his third studio album, I Wanna Go There , the track reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart . The Story Behind the Song
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The song was produced by the legendary duo (Harvey Mason Jr. & Damon Thomas), who shaped the sound of early 2000s R&B for artists like Mario, Toni Braxton, and Chris Brown. Lyrically, Tyrese narrates the pain of a man blindsided by a partner’s sudden change in behavior — hence the frustrated hook:
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Fakaza is a popular South African music distribution site. While it is frequently used to find R&B and Hip-Hop tracks, users should be aware of the following: Copyright Infringement
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