Full of ballads centered on dealing with an unfaithful soulmate, Secrets cemented the legacy of Braxton’s signature blend of mature-R&B with breezy adult contemporary. As the fourth lead single on the LP, “You Mean The World” reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994, thanks to the soulful swing of the hook dedicated to a cherished lover.įollowing up her debut with Secrets, Braxton reinvigorated the sound and format of quiet storm with arguably her best album to date. 1993 saw the arrival of Toni Braxton, a self-titled debut that topped both the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums charts for multiple weeks. To celebrate the songstress’ milestone birthday, Billboard ranks the 25 best Toni Braxton songs, including singles and deep cuts.Īfter departing from her all-sisters quintet, The Braxtons, the eldest of the girl group embarked on a successful solo career. Now the legend prepares to release her ninth studio album, slated to be released next year, including her current single “Deadwood.” After an unfortunate dip in mainstream appeal maligned by label issues and personal matters in the mid-00’s (although that period would bring notable deep cuts and plenty more “what could have beens”), Braxton regained her place in the spotlight with a Dancing With The Stars stint, a successful reality TV show alongside her sisters, and a critically-acclaimed reunion album with her mentor Kenneth “ Babyface” Edmonds. Well into the early aughts, Braxton would find herself pairing quiet storm vibes with hip-hop undertones.
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