Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton
Toni is the oldest of 6 children.She started of performing in her church choir.She was going to attend University.However , she was discovered by William E.Pettaway.While she was singing at a Gas station.This was random.Singing at Gas station.At that point people were hunting for singer on their own.They were not relaying on the Internet.Because of the different times that they were in.William recognised her performances that she did in public.In the late 1980s.The braxtons were performing together she had 4 other sisters Tracy , Towanda,Trina , Tamar.And then they were signed to Arista records in 1989.And their first song was released in the 1990 called Good life.
The song was not successful. However , it attracted La reid and also Babyface.La reid and Babyface recruited Toni braxton for a demo called Love Shoulda Brought You home.A song that was written for Anita Baker for a soundtrack for Eddie murpy movie called Boomerang.Toni Braxton also did a duet with Babyface called Give you my heart.Toni was signed to La reid and Babyface and started recording her solo album.Toni baxton first album was released in 1993.The album did well in countries like Australia , Canada , Germany , New zealand.Songs like Breathe again and Another sad love song , I belong to you caught a lot of attention on the Radio.
This album won her 3 grammy awards.The album sold 10 million worldwide.1996 Toni released her second album called Secrets.Songs like Unbreak my heart was one of the biggest songs of her career.It was written by Diane warren that is known to write R&B songs.One thing about this songwritter she is always known to write songs that are meant for vocalist.If you can’t sing. Her songs may not be for you.Toni braxton then signed a 20 million contract.April 2000 her third studio album was released.He wasn’t man enough a worldwide song.Success was happening back to back.
2001 Toni made her acting debut a movie called Kingdom come.The movie was moderate success .They had a budget of 7 million with grossing over 23 million so it was a success.They made more money.That same year she released a Christmas album.Christmas album for R&B singers like Toni Braxton.November of 2002 she released her 4 album called More than a woman.The single that she released wasn’t as successful as the others . However , the album became certified gold.People are always excited to hear work from Toni braxton .Because she is a living legend.That has made an impact in the Music industry.When it comes to her love songs.
Toni Braxton released her 5 album Libra.Toni braxton did a duet with II Divo for the world cup anthem that was done in 2006.2009 she signed with Atlantic records.And she began working on her next studio album.Toni was part of the the We are the world 25 for Haiti to remake the 1985 We are the world. To help Haiti that were hit with an earthquake.Her 7 studio album was released and it had moderate success.When you have been in the music industry for a while when it comes to your albums having the same successes as the other ones.It can get tough over the years.To duplicate that same success.
2011 she signed a deal with We tv for a tv show called The braxton family values.It gave the opportunity for people to see.The lives of her younger sisters and her.People got to see the family Dynamic and even with her Mother and Father.Toni Braxton and Babyface began working on a collaborative album together Love marriage and Divorce which was released in February 2014 under motown records.People felt like it was a high standard of R&B msuic and it wasn’t one of does low standards music that people do.This album won a Grammy.Toni Braxton at that time was 47 years old.Being young doesn’t mean anything.If your creating quality Music.
Toni braxton released a book which went into details when it came to her Lupus diagnosis and also her son Autism.The braxtons together they released a Christmas album called Braxton Family christmas.It was a holiday album.Lifetime released a biopic of Toni braxton and it got 3.6 million viewers.March of 2018 she released her 8 album called Sex & Cigaettes.Her first by herself in 8 years.Nominated for a grammy and songs like Long as i live caught attention.April 2020 she was signed with Island records she released a song called Do it.Missy elliot also appeared on the remix.
Toni also released another album called Spell my name that was released August 28 2020.Toni braxton currently has 2 children with Keri lewis.Toni braxton was then seen with Birdman which some people it caught them surprise because of her upbringing . However , she didn’t allow that to interefer with her love life.She became engaged.However , as of now they have broken up.Toni braxton sister died of cancer.And this was such a big shock because people didn’t know that she had cancer.This is devastating.Because she brought the show so much life when it came to her personality and even her singing skills.
Toni braxton is currently 56 years old.And she isn’t stopping.She is still touring and performing.One thing about the Old school singers is that because of the quality of Music being made nowadays.When it comes to getting people like her or even Stevie wonder.They respect the work that she has done.And she is always going to be invited to perform at extraordinary events because of who she is.And even how much they will be paid.It will be a lot.Toni braxton will always be respected because of the quality of Music that she has made throught the years.Toni braxton songs was sampled through Burna boy
Burna boy sampled He wasn’t man enough by Toni braxton.And the song was called Last last.The song was extremely successful.The song was worldwide.It was one of Burna Boy biggest songs.That was sample by Toni braxton song.Toni braxton got 60 percent of it’s royalties.So can you imagine the money that she made.A lot and someone like Toni braxton earned it.By singing quality songs. that will span generations after generations.Her songs will be always remembered because in this generation we don’t really have classic songs.That people would want to listen to 20 years from now.They will always use songs that are from the 90s or even the 80s.80s music is very influential when it comes to the sound.