Album Spotlight: Blu Cantrell - Bittersweet

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Blu Cantrell burst onto the scene in 2001 with her debut, "So Blu". The critically acclaimed album spawned the hit single, "Hit 'Em Up Style(Oops)". A year later Blu was set to release her sophomore album, "Bittersweet". Lead single, "Breathe" didn't exactly take off in the states. Fortunately her label at the time, Arista Records revamped the single and added Sean Paul to it. Unfortunately Sean Paul couldn't save the Dr. Dre-sampled song. Fortunately though for Cantrell, she found success with the single overseas. Subsequent singles including the fiery "Make Me Wanna Scream" were received well. The album, "Bittersweet" also did well. The US wasn't as receptive to Blu's melancholy, overwrought, and sometimes trashy appeal. Despite people's perception of Blu many will agree she is an excellent singer.

With the new Blu Cantrell song leaking, I was poised to do an album spotlight on "Bittersweet". It was an album that took a minute to grow on me. Once it did I realize this album is for the grown and sexy. The album starts off with the sentimental, "I Love You" which is one of my favorite songs on the album. I was surprised when I was in the gym working out one day and the song came on. How weird is that? The powerful ballad, "Sleep In The Middle" was scheduled to be the albums second single. When "Breathe" didn't take off in the US, Arista stopped all promotion on the album. Meanwhile Blu headed overseas where the album was a success and became a huge star there. Check out an exclusive song from Blu that you may or may not have heard!

Audio: Spank My Ass featuring Missy Elliott
This song was intended for "Bittersweet" but Blu pulled it at the last minute. She felt it didn't fit in with the rest of the album. True enough! I do love it though!



The song eventually surfaced on Blu's "L.A. to LO(London)" mixtape. You can also hear the song on Blu's "Bittersweet" Special Edition album that included a DVD with a racy interview with gossip queen Wendy Williams!

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