''Beautiful'' is the third studio album by American singer
Vivian Green. It was released by
E1 Music
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on April 6, 2010 in the United States. Her first album after her departure from
, on which she released her first two albums, Green reteamed with longtime friend and collaborator Anthony Bell to work on ''Beautiful'', with addition production provided by Jason Farmer. Title track "Beautiful" served the album's leading single and was released February 23, 2010. The song entitled "Jordan's Song" is also a dedication to her son.
Critical reception
Allmusic
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editor Andy Kellman found that "though it arrives almost five years after
her previous album and was made on a significantly lower budget, it won’t throw anyone for a loop, as it sounds just like a Vivian Green album, one that deals with a fair amount of heartache as well as the rush that comes with finding new love. It’s less about big hooks than nuanced arrangements, even on the heavily synthesized/programmed songs, and Green’s lyrics are as easily relatable as ever."
Chart performance
The album debuted at number 101 on the
''Billboard'' 200,
number 26 on the
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
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chart, and number 13 on the
Top Independent Albums
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chart.
, the album has sold more than 22,000 copies.
Track listing
Charts
References
External links
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2010 albums
E1 Music albums
Vivian Green albums