A departure from the R&B sound that Shy'm had previously been accustomed to, Prendre l'air showed a more pop-oriented side to her musical persona.

However, a successful singles run and good promotion allowed the album to stay high in the charts for a long time.

[4] It was certified Triple Platinum, becoming Shy'm's best selling album to date.

[5] The first single released from the album was "Je sais" (English: "I Know"), an uptempo number signifying Shy'm's change in sound.

The third single from the album was the title track, "Prendre l'air" (English: "Get Some Fresh Air").