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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".<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton Has a Big Music Announcement!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQjl-oWw2gs|website=YouTube|accessdate=January 17, 2017}}</ref> On April 27, 2017, "[[My Man (Tamar Braxton song)|My Man]]" was released as the lead single from the album.<ref name="My Man release">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-man-single/id1229249074|title=My Man – Single|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|date=April 27, 2017|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> The song was also introduced on an episode of ''[[Braxton Family Values]]'' in which Braxton stars.<ref>{{cite web|title='Braxton Family Values': Evelyn Reacts To Tamar's New Single 'My Man'|url=http://tvruckus.com/2017/04/27/braxton-family-values-evelyn-reacts-tamars-new-single-man/|website=TV Ruckus|accessdate=April 27, 2017}}</ref> On September 6, 2017, Braxton announced on her social media the title of her upcoming fifth studio album, ''Bluebird of Happiness'', along with the cover art. She said,d "Pre-order and official release date will be revealed before you know it."<ref name="Album Announcement"/> On September 8, 2017, the track listing and release date for the album were revealed.<ref name="Track listing">{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton on Instagram "9.29.17 #Bluebirdofhappiness"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYx-vfRH5Lx/|website=Instagram|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Track listing 2">{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Release Date, Tracklisting|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/08/tamar-braxton-bluebird-of-happiness-release-date-tracklisting/|website=[[Rap-Up]]|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> On September 14, 2017, Braxton announced that "Bluebird of Happiness" would be her final studio album.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Will Be her LAST!|url=http://jojocrews.com/tamar-braxton-reveals-new-album-bluebird-happiness-will-last/|website=JoJo Crews|accessdate=September 14, 2017}}</ref> However, as of 2020, Braxton has since stated that she will record a sixth studio album, as she found her love for music again.
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".<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton Has a Big Music Announcement!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQjl-oWw2gs|website=YouTube|accessdate=January 17, 2017}}</ref> On April 27, 2017, "[[My Man (Tamar Braxton song)|My Man]]" was released as the lead single from the album.<ref name="My Man release">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-man-single/id1229249074|title=My Man – Single|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|date=April 27, 2017|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> The song was also introduced on an episode of ''[[Braxton Family Values]]'' in which Braxton stars.<ref>{{cite web|title='Braxton Family Values': Evelyn Reacts To Tamar's New Single 'My Man'|url=http://tvruckus.com/2017/04/27/braxton-family-values-evelyn-reacts-tamars-new-single-man/|website=TV Ruckus|accessdate=April 27, 2017}}</ref> On September 6, 2017, Braxton announced on her social media the title of her upcoming fifth studio album, ''Bluebird of Happiness'', along with the cover art. She said,d "Pre-order and official release date will be revealed before you know it."<ref name="Album Announcement"/> On September 8, 2017, the track listing and release date for the album were revealed.<ref name="Track listing">{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton on Instagram "9.29.17 #Bluebirdofhappiness"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYx-vfRH5Lx/|website=Instagram|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Track listing 2">{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Release Date, Tracklisting|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/08/tamar-braxton-bluebird-of-happiness-release-date-tracklisting/|website=[[Rap-Up]]|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> On September 14, 2017, Braxton announced that "Bluebird of Happiness" would be her final studio album.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton Reveals 'Bluebird of Happiness' Will Be her LAST!|url=http://jojocrews.com/tamar-braxton-reveals-new-album-bluebird-happiness-will-last/|website=JoJo Crews|date=14 September 2017 |accessdate=September 14, 2017}}</ref> 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==
==Promotion==
"[[My Man (Tamar Braxton song)|My Man]]" was released as the album's lead single on April 27, 2017.<ref name="My Man release"/> The song peaked at number 3 on the [[Adult R&B Songs]] chart,<ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Adult R&B Songs Chart August 19, 2017|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-adult-r-and-b-airplay/2017-08-19|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> number 21 on the [[Hot R&B Songs]] chart<ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard R&B Songs Chart August 26, 2017|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/r-and-b-songs/2017-08-26|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> and number 19 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay August 26, 2017|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-r-and-b-hip-hop-airplay/2017-08-26|website=Billboard|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> The music video was released on June 25, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton - My Man|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMFA6G6nHPI|website=YouTube|accessdate=June 28, 2017}}</ref> "Pick Me Up" was released as a promotional single.
"[[My Man (Tamar Braxton song)|My Man]]" was released as the album's lead single on April 27, 2017.<ref name="My Man release"/> The song peaked at number 3 on the [[Adult R&B Songs]] chart,<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Adult R&B Songs Chart August 19, 2017|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-adult-r-and-b-airplay/2017-08-19|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> number 21 on the [[Hot R&B Songs]] chart<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard R&B Songs Chart August 26, 2017|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/r-and-b-songs/2017-08-26|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> and number 19 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay August 26, 2017|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-r-and-b-hip-hop-airplay/2017-08-26|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}</ref> The music video was released on June 25, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamar Braxton - My Man|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMFA6G6nHPI|website=YouTube|accessdate=June 28, 2017}}</ref> "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.
"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.

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Bluebird of Happiness
Studio album by
Tamar Braxton
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2017
Recorded2016–17
Genre
Length40:53
LabelLoganLand 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 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".

The album was a success, reaching the top of the Billboard Independent chart[3] and #5 on the Us Top Albums Sales chart.[4]

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.[5]

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".[6] On April 27, 2017, "My Man" was released as the lead single from the album.[7] The song was also introduced on an episode of Braxton Family Values in which Braxton stars.[8] On September 6, 2017, Braxton announced on her social media the title of her upcoming fifth studio album, Bluebird of Happiness, along with the cover art. She said,d "Pre-order and official release date will be revealed before you know it."[5] On September 8, 2017, the track listing and release date for the album were revealed.[9][1] On September 14, 2017, Braxton announced that "Bluebird of Happiness" would be her final studio album.[10] 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.[7] The song peaked at number 3 on the Adult R&B Songs chart,[11] number 21 on the Hot R&B Songs chart[12] and number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[13] The music video was released on June 25, 2017.[14] "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"[15] 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

In the United States, the album reached #1 at the Billboard independent chart [3] and #5 on the US Top Albums Sales chart.[4]

The album debuted and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200, selling over 23,000 copies in its first. Of those 23,000 copies, over 19,000 of them were pure sales.

Track listing

Bluebird of Happiness[2]
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"
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[16] 14
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] 1

Release history

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

References

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