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I'm Like a Bird

Nelly Furtado · 2000

8 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B ยท folk ยท hip-hop

A blend of ethereal melodies and rhythmic grooves that invite listeners to embrace their free-spirited nature.

I'm Like a Bird is a single by Nelly Furtado, released in 2000. A blend of ethereal melodies and rhythmic grooves that invite listeners to embrace their free-spirited nature. The album received widespread critical acclaim, earning Furtado a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the title track. It peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified her presence in the early 2000s pop landscape, influencing a wave of diverse sounds in mainstream music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does I'm Like a Bird sound like?

A blend of ethereal melodies and rhythmic grooves that invite listeners to embrace their free-spirited nature. Rooted in contemporary R&B and folk.

What makes I'm Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado notable?

The album received widespread critical acclaim, earning Furtado a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the title track. It peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified her presence in the early 2000s pop landscape, influencing a wave of diverse sounds in mainstream music. Released in late 2000, 'I'm Like a Bird' marked Nelly Furtado's debut album, introducing her innovative fusion of pop and world music influences. At this point, she was a relatively unknown artist but quickly gained recognition for her unique sound and lyrical depth.

How many songs are on I'm Like a Bird?

I'm Like a Bird has 2 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·8:58

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  • 1 I'm Like a Bird Standout 4:03
  • 2 Party (reprise) (non-LP version) 4:55

Release Date

November 28, 2000

Genre

contemporary R&B, hip-hop

More albums in contemporary R&B

Artist Origin

Portugal

Runtime

8 min 58 sec