Tyrese - What Am: I Gonna Do

While it did not match the massive commercial heights of his later hit "How You Gonna Act Like That," the song solidified Tyrese's reputation as a top-tier R&B crooner before he transitioned into a Hollywood blockbuster actor. Tyrese – What Am I Gonna Do Lyrics - Genius

by Tyrese is a masterclass in early 2000s R&B. Released in 2001 as the second single from his sophomore album 2000 Watts , the track perfectly captures the era's shift from raw '90s soul to polished, emotive bedroom ballads. 💡 The Premise: Surrendering to Love Tyrese - What Am I Gonna Do

It transitions from a standard crush to full-on devotion, featuring lines about making his partner his wife. 🎹 The Production: Subtle and Soulful While it did not match the massive commercial

Tyrese eschews over-the-top vocal gymnastics in favor of a rich, grounded, and intensely emotional delivery. 💡 The Premise: Surrendering to Love It transitions

The song was written by Gibson, Scott Carter, and Trevor Jobs, with the latter two handling production under their moniker Jake & Trey .

While many R&B tracks of the time focused on the pain of heartbreak or the thrill of the chase, "What Am I Gonna Do" explores a different, more vulnerable space: the terrifying realization that you have completely fallen for someone.