Secrets cover

Released 30 years ago this June

Secrets

Toni Braxton · 1996

67 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · urban contemporary

Soulful ballads and sultry grooves intertwine, showcasing Braxton's emotive voice against lush R&B production.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotional ballads for deep feels
  • soulful grooves for late nights
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • intimate moments for solo listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • want upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 18, 1996, 'Secrets' was Toni Braxton's second studio album, following her self-titled debut which had already established her as a prominent figure in R&B. This album solidified her commercial success and critical acclaim, featuring a more mature sound and deeper emotional themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Mary J. Blige· Sade· Aaliyah

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Come on Over Here 3:37
  • 2 You're Makin Me High 4:27
  • 3 There's No Me Without You 4:19
  • 4 Un-Break My Heart 4:30
  • 5 Talking in His Sleep 5:33
  • 6 How Could an Angel Break My Heart 4:19
  • 7 Find Me a Man 4:30
  • 8 Let It Flow 4:22
  • 9 Why Should I Care 4:25
  • 10 I Don't Want To 4:17
  • 11 I Love Me Some Him 5:07
  • 12 In the Late of Night 5:12
  • 13 Toni's Secrets 0:16
  • 14 You're Makin Me High (radio edit) 4:14
  • 15 Un-Break My Heart (classic radio mix) 4:28
  • 16 I Don't Want To (radio edit) 3:56

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