It was released independently on July 10, 2015, through his label Voltron Recordz, while distribution was handled by Caroline Records.

[2] The production on the album was handled by Warryn Campbell, Seige Monstracity, Eric Hudson, B.A.M., Tim Kelley, Marcus Hodge and Rockwilder.

The album also features guest appearances by Chrisette Michele, Snoop Dogg, Brandy and Tank.

In 2013, Tyrese, along with his music friends Tank and Ginuwine, released their debut collaboration album under the group name TGT titled Three Kings.

Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote that "Seventeen years after his solo debut, and two years after his Top Five album with Tank and Ginuwine as TGT, Tyrese has come up with a surprisingly modest, ballad-rich collection seemingly devised with longevity in mind.

Should this turn out to be Tyrese's last album, as the singer threatened prior to its release, it will finish his music career on a high note.

"[7] Tyrese's Fast and Furious co-star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson called Black Rose, "The biggest piece of dogshit I have ever heard.

"[8][9][10] In the US market, music industry forecasters predicted that the album would earn at least 70,000 equivalent units as of July 16.

[11] Black Rose exceeded its predictions, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 83,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.