Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That

What this video is

Released as the lead single from Tyrese's third studio album I Wanna Go There (J Records, December 2002), 'How You Gonna Act Like That' arrived during Tyrese's pivotal crossover moment — following his breakout acting role in John Singleton's Baby Boy (2001) and ahead of his 2003 blockbuster 2 Fast 2 Furious. The song was produced by The Underdogs (Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas), who were among the most…

Why it matters

Represents the apex of early 2000s smooth R&B crossover aesthetics — The Underdogs' production blending radio-friendly melodic hooks with urban groove sensibility. The video's fast-cut, high-saturation style typifies the dominant BET/MTV visual grammar of 2002–2003, bridging the polished New Jack…