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Bleuphoria

Rahsaan Patterson · 2011

63 min · 15 tracks · funk · hip-hop · soul

A lush blend of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms that explores the complexities of love and life.

Bleuphoria is an album by Rahsaan Patterson, released in 2011. A lush blend of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms that explores the complexities of love and life. 'Bleuphoria' received critical acclaim for its mature songwriting and production, charting on the Billboard R&B charts and reinforcing Patterson’s reputation as a leading artist in contemporary soul music. Its exploration of themes like love and self-discovery resonated widely, influencing a new generation of R&B artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bleuphoria sound like?

A lush blend of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms that explores the complexities of love and life. Rooted in funk and hip-hop.

What makes Bleuphoria by Rahsaan Patterson notable?

'Bleuphoria' received critical acclaim for its mature songwriting and production, charting on the Billboard R&B charts and reinforcing Patterson’s reputation as a leading artist in contemporary soul music. Its exploration of themes like love and self-discovery resonated widely, influencing a new generation of R&B artists. Released in 2011, 'Bleuphoria' is Rahsaan Patterson's fourth studio album, following his 2007 project 'Wine and Spirits.' At this point in his career, Patterson had established himself as a significant figure in the neo-soul scene, drawing on diverse influences while honing his distinctive sound.

How many songs are on Bleuphoria?

Bleuphoria has 15 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·63:36

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bleuphoria (intro) 4:01
  • 2 Blue Skies Fall Standout 4:26
  • 3 Heavy Game 5:58
  • 4 Washed Away 5:08
  • 5 Tree 3:12
  • 6 You Take Me There 3:07
  • 7 Brighter in the Dark 5:03
  • 8 Strange Loop Standout 5:12
  • 9 Every Piece of Me Standout 4:28
  • 10 Smoke the Clouds, Part I 1:45
  • 11 Smoke the Clouds, Part II 6:44
  • 12 How Long Do We Have 4:04
  • 13 Never Home Again 2:57
  • 14 Half Full 5:04
  • 15 Bleuphoria (outro) 2:27

Release Date

January 1, 2011

Genre

funk, hip-hop, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

63 min 36 sec