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Bluebird of Happiness (album)

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".

Bluebird of Happiness
Studio album by
Tamar Braxton
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2017
Recorded2016–2017
GenreR&B
Length40:53
Label
Tamar Braxton chronology
Calling All Lovers
(2015) 		Bluebird of Happiness
(2017)
Singles from Bluebird of Happiness
  1. "My Man"
    Released: April 27, 2017
  2. "Blind"
    Released: September 22, 2017

Background and release

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"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

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"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

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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

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Bluebird of Happiness track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."My Forever"
3:31
2."Wanna Love You Boy"
Yonni2:52
3."Run Run"
  • Taylor
  • Bridgetown
2:40
4."Hol' Up" (featuring Yo Gotti)
  • Donald "HAZEL" Sales
  • Mack
3:59
5."The Makings of You"
  • Jerkins
  • ReezyTunez
5:02
6."Heart in My Hands"
Jerkins3:15
7."Blind"
Jerkins5:01
8."My Man"
  • Braxton
  • Cory Rooney
Bob Robinson4:11
9."Pick Me Up"
  • Taylor
  • $K
2:46
10."How I Feel"
  • Braxton
  • Berry II
  • Mike Jimenez
  • Malcolm Harvest
3:46
11."Empty Boxes"
  • Braxton
  • Berry II
  • LaShawn Daniels
  • LaJoel Augustin
  • Don Corleone
  • Joshua Berry
  • Rob Ingouma
  • Jean-Guy Leconte
Berry II3:49
Total length:40:53

Sample credits

Charts

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Chart performance for Bluebird of Happiness
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

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Release history and formats for Bluebird of Happiness
Region Date Format Label Ref
United States
United Kingdom 		September 29, 2017
  • LoganLand
  • eOne
 [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Release Date, Tracklisting". Rap-Up. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b "Tamar Braxton on Instagram", September 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "Tamar Braxton Has a Big Music Announcement!". YouTube. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "My Man – Single". Apple Music. April 27, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "'Braxton Family Values': Evelyn Reacts To Tamar's New Single 'My Man'". TV Ruckus. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  7. ^ "Tamar Braxton on Instagram "9.29.17 #Bluebirdofhappiness"". Retrieved September 8, 2017 – via Instagram.
  8. ^ "Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Will Be her LAST!". JoJo Crews. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  9. ^ "Billboard Adult R&B Songs Chart August 19, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  10. ^ "Billboard R&B Songs Chart August 26, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  11. ^ "Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay August 26, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  12. ^ "Tamar Braxton - My Man". Retrieved June 28, 2017 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ "Tamar Braxton - Makings of You". YouTube. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  14. ^ a b "Tamar Braxton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  15. ^ Tamar Braxton Bluebird Of Happiness on billboard.com
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Tamar Braxton Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  18. ^ "Tamar Braxton Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
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