''Bittersweet'' is the second (and final) studio album by American singer

Blu Cantrell Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb; March 16, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. Cantrell rose to fame in 2001, with the release of her debut single, " Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)", which peaked at number two on the US ''Billboa ...

, released on June 24, 2003, by

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. The album debuted at number 37 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 29,000 units in its opening week, and spawned the commercially successful single " Breathe". Despite not matching the domestic success of previous album ''

So Blu ''So Blu'' is the debut album by American recording artist Blu Cantrell. It was released by Arista Records on July 31, 2001 in the United States. The album was primarily produced by Chris "Tricky" Stewart, with additional production from Dallas ...

'' (2001), ''Bittersweet'' charted in international markets, unlike Cantrell's debut album, performing modestly in certain European nations. It was nominated for a

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at the

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, but lost to

Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his sweet and soulful vocals, Vandross has sold over 40 million records worldwide. He achieved eleven consecutive P ...

' '' Dance with My Father''.

Track listing

Sample credits

* "Breathe" contains excerpts and samples from "What's the Difference" by

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featuring

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and

Xzibit Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality. Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his ...

. * "Don't Wanna Say Goodbye" contains excerpts and samples from "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" by

Syreeta Syreeta Wright (February 28, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for her music during the early 1970s through the early 1980s. Wright's career heights we ...

. * "Round Up" contains replayed elements from "

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", written by Arthur Smith.

Charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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