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
"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
"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.
