Bluebird of Happiness (album)
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| Released | September 29, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 40:53 | |||
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Bluebird of Happiness is the fourth studio album by the American R&B singer Tamar Braxton, released on September 29, 2017, by LoganLand Records and Entertainment One.[2] The album was preceded by the release of two singles: "My Man" followed by "Blind".
Background and release
[edit]"My best work to date. My new album. Bluebird of Happiness. I know I keep saying coming soon. But I promise you I can not wait to share this project with you. Pre-Order and official release date will be revealed before you know it. Until then buckle up and get ready to fly."
— Braxton talking about her fifth studio album.[3]
On January 17, 2017, Braxton said during an interview with Hollywood Today regarding her upcoming fifth studio album "this album for me is so personal and so amazing and I get to work with Rodney Jerkins".[4] On April 27, 2017, "My Man" was released as the lead single from the album.[5] The song was also introduced on an episode of Braxton Family Values in which Braxton stars.[6] On September 6, 2017, Braxton announced on her social media the title of the album along with the cover art. She said, "Pre-order and official release date will be revealed before you know it."[3] On September 8, 2017, the track listing and release date for the album were revealed.[7][1] On September 14, 2017, Braxton announced that Bluebird of Happiness would be her final studio album.[8] However, as of 2020, Braxton has since stated that she will record a sixth studio album, as she found her love for music again.
Promotion
[edit]"My Man" was released as the album's lead single on April 27, 2017.[5] The song peaked at number 3 on the Adult R&B Songs chart,[9] number 21 on the Hot R&B Songs chart[10] and number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[11] The music video was released on June 25, 2017.[12] "Pick Me Up" was released as a promotional single.
"Blind" was released as the album's second single on September 22, 2017. It peaked at number 29 on the Adult R&B Songs chart.
On November 23, 2018, one year after the release, she released the music video of "The Makings of You"[13] and on November 26, 2018, she released the music video of "Wanna Love You Boy". However, neither song are available as an official single on iTunes or Amazon.
Commercial performance
[edit]The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200[14] and number 1 on the Independent Albums chart[15] with 24,000 album-equivalent units.[16]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "My Forever" |
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| 3:31 |
| 2. | "Wanna Love You Boy" | Yonni | 2:52 | |
| 3. | "Run Run" |
| 2:40 | |
| 4. | "Hol' Up" (featuring Yo Gotti) |
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| 3:59 |
| 5. | "The Makings of You" |
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| 5:02 |
| 6. | "Heart in My Hands" |
| Jerkins | 3:15 |
| 7. | "Blind" |
| Jerkins | 5:01 |
| 8. | "My Man" |
| Bob Robinson | 4:11 |
| 9. | "Pick Me Up" |
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| 2:46 |
| 10. | "How I Feel" |
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| 3:46 |
| 11. | "Empty Boxes" |
| Berry II | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 40:53 | |||
Sample credits
- "Wanna Love You Boy" contains an interpolation of Robin Thicke's "Wanna Love You Girl".
- "Run Run" contains elements of Sister Nancy's "Bam Bam".
- "Hol' Up" contains an interpolation of the Isley Brothers's "Shout".
- "The Makings of You" contains an interpolation of Gladys Knight & the Pips's cover of the song of the same name, which was originally recorded by Curtis Mayfield.
- "Blind" contains an interpolation of Etta James's "I'd Rather Go Blind".
- "Pick Me Up" contains an interpolation of Evelyn "Champagne" King's "Love Come Down".
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[14] | 14 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] | 8 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
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| United States United Kingdom | September 29, 2017 |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Release Date, Tracklisting". Rap-Up. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ a b "Bluebird of Happiness by Tamar Braxton on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- "Bluebird of Happiness by Tamar Braxton on Apple Music". Apple Music (UK). Retrieved September 15, 2017. - ^ a b "Tamar Braxton on Instagram", September 6, 2017.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton Has a Big Music Announcement!". YouTube. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "My Man – Single". Apple Music. April 27, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "'Braxton Family Values': Evelyn Reacts To Tamar's New Single 'My Man'". TV Ruckus. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton on Instagram "9.29.17 #Bluebirdofhappiness"". Retrieved September 8, 2017 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Will Be her LAST!". JoJo Crews. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard Adult R&B Songs Chart August 19, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard R&B Songs Chart August 26, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay August 26, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton - My Man". Retrieved June 28, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton - Makings of You". YouTube. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ a b "Tamar Braxton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ Tamar Braxton Bluebird Of Happiness on billboard.com
- ^ Anderson, Trevor (October 11, 2017). "A Boogie Wit da Hoodie's 'The Bigger Artist' Debuts at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Tamar Braxton Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
