Breathe Again
Toni Braxton · 1993
29 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth R&B grooves intertwine with Braxton's sultry vocals, creating an atmosphere of longing and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breathe Again (radio edit) Start here — The radio edit showcases Braxton's powerful vocal range and emotional resonance, serving as the album's flagship single that gained widespread airplay.
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Breathe Again (D’Jeep mix) — This remix adds a danceable edge to the original, appealing to club audiences while maintaining the soulful essence of Braxton's performance.
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Breathe Again (extended club mix) — The extended version enhances the song's lush production, allowing listeners to immerse themselves fully in its rich harmonies and melodic layers.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single's various remixes highlight its melodic strength but limit overall cohesion due to repetitive content.
What we noticed
- Each mix varies in tempo and arrangement, with some emphasizing dance beats while others focus on smooth, sultry grooves.
- The radio edit is concise, designed for mainstream appeal, while the extended mixes allow for longer instrumental sections and vocal showcases.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth remixes for easy listening
- steady pacing for relaxed vibes
- heartfelt emotion in every mix
- for late-night chill
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established her reputation and led to wider recognition in R&B.
- Themes
- romantic longing· smooth R&B grooves· sultry vocal delivery
- Career context
- Breathe Again marks Toni Braxton's emergence as a leading voice in contemporary R&B, following her self-titled debut album released earlier in 1993. The album solidified her status as a commercial powerhouse, showcasing her distinctive vocal style and emotional delivery that captivated audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· Sade· Aaliyah
Tracklist
- 1 Breathe Again (radio edit) Start here 4:19
- 2 Breathe Again (D’Jeep mix) 5:50
- 3 Breathe Again (extended club mix) 4:57
- 4 Breathe Again (D’Moody mix) 5:13
- 5 Breathe Again (Breathless mix) 4:58
- 6 Breathe Again (Spanish version) 4:29
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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