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2017 studio album by Tamar Braxton
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

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. The album was preceded by the release of two singles: "My Man" followed by "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.

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". On April 27, 2017, "My Man" was released as the lead single from the album. The song was also introduced on an episode of Braxton Family Values in which Braxton stars. 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." On September 8, 2017, the track listing and release date for the album were revealed. On September 14, 2017, Braxton announced that Bluebird of Happiness would be her final studio album. 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

"My Man" was released as the album's lead single on April 27, 2017. The song peaked at number 3 on the Adult R&B Songs chart, number 21 on the Hot R&B Songs chart and number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. The music video was released on June 25, 2017. "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" 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

The album debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Independent Albums chart with 24,000 album-equivalent units.

Track listing

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

Chart performance for Bluebird of Happiness
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 14
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard) 1

Release history

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

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