Southern Hummingbird
Tweet · 2002
66 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · acoustic music
A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and neo-soul, laced with confessional lyrics and smooth melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- late-night contemplative moods dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2002, 'Southern Hummingbird' was Tweet's debut album, marking her entry into the music scene after gaining attention as a featured artist on Missy Elliott's track 'Get Ur Freak On'. This album positioned her as a significant voice in the early 2000s R&B landscape, showcasing her unique sound and lyrical vulnerability.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, soul, acoustic music
Southern Hummingbird is an album by Tweet, released in 2002. A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and neo-soul, laced with confessional lyrics and smooth melodies. 'Southern Hummingbird' included the hit single 'Oops (Oh My)', which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining track of its era. The album is noted for its fresh take on R&B and neo-soul, influencing subsequent artists in these genres and receiving critical acclaim for its production and intimate songwriting. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Southern Hummingbird sound like?
A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and neo-soul, laced with confessional lyrics and smooth melodies. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul.
What makes Southern Hummingbird by Tweet notable?
'Southern Hummingbird' included the hit single 'Oops (Oh My)', which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining track of its era. The album is noted for its fresh take on R&B and neo-soul, influencing subsequent artists in these genres and receiving critical acclaim for its production and intimate songwriting. Released on January 1, 2002, 'Southern Hummingbird' was Tweet's debut album, marking her entry into the music scene after gaining attention as a featured artist on Missy Elliott's track 'Get Ur Freak On'. This album positioned her as a significant voice in the early 2000s R&B landscape, showcasing her unique sound and lyrical vulnerability.
Who is Southern Hummingbird for?
Southern Hummingbird works well if you're into late-night contemplative moods, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Southern Hummingbird?
Southern Hummingbird has 17 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Much to Say (intro) 1:24
- 2 My Place Standout 4:24
- 3 Smoking Cigarettes 4:16
- 4 Best Friend Standout 5:08
- 5 Always Will 4:41
- 6 Boogie 2nite 4:10
- 7 Oops (Oh My) Standout 3:58
- 8 Make Ur Move 3:49
- 9 Motel 3:48
- 10 Beautiful 4:05
- 11 Complain 5:14
- 12 Heaven 3:39
- 13 Call Me 2:56
- 14 Drunk 5:24
- 15 Southern Hummingbird (outro) 1:31
- 16 Sexual Healing (Oops, Part 2) 4:47
- 17 Big Spender 3:12
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 35 sec
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