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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- emotional ballads for deep feels soulful grooves for late nights wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- 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.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, soul, urban contemporary
Secrets is an album by Toni Braxton, released in 1996. Soulful ballads and sultry grooves intertwine, showcasing Braxton's emotive voice against lush R&B production. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified octuple platinum by the RIAA, underscoring its massive commercial impact. 'Un-Break My Heart' became one of Braxton's signature songs, winning a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and influencing countless artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Secrets sound like?
Soulful ballads and sultry grooves intertwine, showcasing Braxton's emotive voice against lush R&B production. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul.
What makes Secrets by Toni Braxton notable?
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified octuple platinum by the RIAA, underscoring its massive commercial impact. 'Un-Break My Heart' became one of Braxton's signature songs, winning a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and influencing countless artists in the genre. 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.
Who is Secrets for?
Secrets works well if you're into emotional ballads for deep feels, soulful grooves for late nights and wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts.
How many songs are on Secrets?
Secrets has 16 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
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 Standout 4:27
- 3 There's No Me Without You 4:19
- 4 Un-Break My Heart Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
June 18, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 39 sec
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