BB/Ang3l
2023 studio album by Tinashe
BB/Ang3l (pronounced as "Baby Angel") is the sixth studio album by American singer Tinashe. It was released on September 8, 2023, by her independent label, Tinashe Music, and Nice Life Recording Company. Conceived as a concise, seven-track electronic R&B project, the album was described by Tinashe as highly personal, emphasizing raw emotion and a streamlined approach. It includes two singles "Talk to Me Nice" and "Needs", accompanied by a visual project titled The BB/Ang3l Experience.
Following the album's release, Tinashe launched the BB/Ang3l Tour after the cancellation of her previously announced co-headlining tour with Shygirl. Three songs from the album appeared on year-end lists by The Fader, i-D, Paper, and Pitchfork. BB/Ang3l reached number 32 on the US Top Album Sales chart. A sequel album titled Quantum Baby was released in 2024.
Background
After featuring on Shygirl's song "Heaven", Tinashe shared the album's tracklist on August 31, 2023. In an interview with Nylon, Tinashe described the album contains "a very personal approach", noting that it strips away excess and focuses on "raw emotion".
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