Bluebird of Happiness (album)

Bluebird of Happiness
Studio album by Tamar Braxton
Released September 29, 2017
Recorded 2016–17
Genre
Length 40:53
Label LoganLand Records[1] Entertainment One
Producer
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

Bluebird of Happiness is the fifth and final studio album by American R&B singer Tamar Braxton, released on September 29, 2017, through LoganLand Records and Entertainment One.[2][3] The album has been preceded by the release of two singles—"My Man" and "Blind".

Background and release

"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.[4]

On January 17, 2017, Braxton announced 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".[5] On April 27, 2017, "My Man" was released as the lead single from the album.[6] The song was also introduced on an episode of Braxton Family Values which Braxton stars in.[7] On September 6, 2017, Braxton announced the title of her upcoming fifth studio album "Bluebird of Happiness" along with the cover art via her social media. The singer stated "Pre-order and official release date will be revealed before you know it".[4] On September 8, 2017, the track listing and release date for the album was revealed.[8][1] On September 14, 2017, Braxton announced that "Bluebird of Happiness" would be her final studio album.[9]

Singles

"My Man" was released as the albums lead single on April 27, 2017.[6] The song peaked at number three on the Adult R&B Songs chart,[10] number twenty-one on the Hot R&B Songs chart[11] and number nineteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[12] The music video was released on June 25, 2017.[13] "Blind" was released as the albums second single on September 22, 2017. It has since peaked at number twenty-nine on the Adult R&B Songs Chart.

Track listing

Bluebird of Happiness[2][3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."My Forever"
  • Tamar Braxton
  • Tiyon "TC" Mack
  • Shinique Owens
  • Jevon Hill
  • Jovan Dawkins
  • Stanley Black
The Co-Captains3:31
2."Wanna Love You Boy"
Yonni2:52
3."Run Run"
  • Troy Taylor
  • Bridgetown
2:40
4."Hol' Up" (featuring Yo Gotti)
  • Donald "HAZEL" Sales
  • Mack
  • Hi Jackson
3:09
5."The Makings of You"
  • Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
  • ReezyTunez
5:02
6."Heart in My Hands"
Jerkins3:15
7."Blind"
Jerkins, Nathan5:01
8."My Man"
  • Braxton
  • Cory Rooney
Bob Robinson Jr.4:12
9."Pick Me Up"
  • Troy Taylor
  • $K
2:46
10."How I Feel"
  • Braxton
  • Berry II
  • Mike Jiminez
  • Malcolm Harvest
3:46
11."Empty Boxes"
  • Braxton
  • Berry II
  • LaShawn Daniels
  • Joel Augustin
  • Don Corleone
  • Joshua Berry
  • Rob Ingouma
  • Jean-Guy Laconte
Berry II3:49
Total length:40:53

Sample credits

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[14] 14
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[15] 7
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] 8
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[17] 5
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] 1

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref
United States September 29, 2017
  • LoganLand
  • eOne
 [2]
United Kingdom [3]

References

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