The record saw major success when it peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart, eventually going gold in the United States.

The success of 'Bittersweet' was much greater worldwide than in the U.S. due to the number one single 'Breathe' which climbed to the top of the charts.

The album produced two hit singles, these being "Breathe" and "Make Me Wanna Scream", the former being a collaboration with Sean Paul.

"Breathe" peaked at number one for four weeks in the United Kingdom and broke Madonna's song "Lucky Star" single for most played on radio.

It eventually became one of the most successful singles of the year in Europe, Australia, South Africa, and several other countries worldwide.