Tiffany Evans is the self-titled debut album by R&B singer Tiffany Evans. 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. Executive produced by Ciara and The Clutch, the album peaked at number 134 on US Billboard 200. The album's first single was "Promise Ring", which features Ciara and is Evans' most successful single to date. The second single was "I'm Grown", which features Bow Wow.
Evans spent much of her childhood in New York City before her family relocated to Atlantic City, New Jersey, during a period of homelessness. While in Atlantic City, Evans gained early public attention after singing at the Tropicana casino, an experience that motivated her to pursue a music career. Her family subsequently sought recording opportunities and performance gigs, including an early meeting with Columbia Records when Evans was 10 years old, though no agreement was reached at the time.
Evans later rose to prominence after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search, where she won five consecutive times. Following her success on the show, she signed a recording deal with Columbia. Her growing profile led to multiple appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. In addition to music, Evans pursued acting, appearing in the television series The District and the film Diary of a Mad Black Woman. She also collaborated with the Limited Too clothing line, releasing an exclusive EP through the retailer.
"Promise Ring" featuring singer Ciara was released as the main single from Evans' self-titled debut album on 29 May 2007. Produced by Mr. Collipark, Brian "B-Nasty" Reid, and The Clutch, it peaked at number one on Billboards US Bubbling Under Hot 100. "I'm Grown" was released as the album's second and final single on 12 January 2008. Featuring a guest appearance by rapper Bow Wow, it peaked at number 99 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Both DJBooth and AllMusic gave Tiffany Evans four out of five stars. AllMusic editor Matthew Chisling wrote about the album: "This self-titled debut is merely a sampling of the years that could come for Evans, who on her debut album shows musical maturity but keeps it light on juvenile jams, thus setting a new standard for teen pop [...] Evans has amassed an impressive track list that plays in her favor. In hopes on striking gold with the current pop market, Evans [...] 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."
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