Artist Collection: Toni Braxton cover

Artist Collection: Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton · 2004

60 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · urban contemporary

A heartfelt collection of soul-stirring ballads and smooth R&B anthems showcasing Braxton's powerful vocals.

Why this album works

'Artist Collection' solidified Braxton's status in the music industry, featuring chart-topping hits like 'Un-Break My Heart,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album not only showcases her vocal prowess but also highlights her impact on R&B music during the '90s and early 2000s, influencing countless artists that followed.
Best for
steady mid-tempo emotional flow heartfelt ballads for introspection soulful anthems for late nights
Context
Released in 2004, 'Artist Collection: Toni Braxton' arrived during a pivotal phase in Braxton's career as she was transitioning from her peak success in the late '90s. By this time, she had already earned multiple Grammy Awards and was establishing herself as a staple in contemporary R&B. This compilation serves as a retrospective of her influential work while preparing for her subsequent albums.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 He Wasn't Man Enough Standout 4:02
  • 2 Un-Break My Heart Standout 4:32
  • 3 Lies, Lies, Lies 5:11
  • 4 Let It Flow 4:24
  • 5 Just Be a Man About It 4:16
  • 6 Love Shoulda Brought You Home 4:53
  • 7 There's No Me Without You 4:21
  • 8 Give It Back 3:40
  • 9 I'm Still Breathing 4:17
  • 10 Tell Me 4:11
  • 11 Breathe Again Standout 4:16
  • 12 The Art of Love 3:48
  • 13 Me & My Boyfriend 3:44
  • 14 Snowflakes of Love 4:26

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