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Sex & Cigarettes

Toni Braxton · 2018

30 min · 8 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · urban contemporary

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and soul, infused with personal narratives and rich emotional depth.

Why this album works

Best for
steady emotional exploration throughout sultry vibes for intimate evenings rich narratives about love
Context
By the time 'Sex & Cigarettes' was released in 2018, Toni Braxton was navigating a complex career trajectory, having returned from a hiatus following her 2010 album 'Pulse'. This release marked her first studio album in nearly a decade, showcasing her evolution as an artist while grappling with new personal themes, including love and loss.
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contemporary R&B, soul, urban contemporary

Sex & Cigarettes is an album by Toni Braxton, released in 2018. A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and soul, infused with personal narratives and rich emotional depth. 'Sex & Cigarettes' received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Independent Albums chart and solidifying Braxton's enduring presence in the R&B genre. The album's title track also gained traction, highlighting Braxton's ability to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sex & Cigarettes sound like?

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and soul, infused with personal narratives and rich emotional depth. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul.

What makes Sex & Cigarettes by Toni Braxton notable?

'Sex & Cigarettes' received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Independent Albums chart and solidifying Braxton's enduring presence in the R&B genre. The album's title track also gained traction, highlighting Braxton's ability to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape. By the time 'Sex & Cigarettes' was released in 2018, Toni Braxton was navigating a complex career trajectory, having returned from a hiatus following her 2010 album 'Pulse'. This release marked her first studio album in nearly a decade, showcasing her evolution as an artist while grappling with new personal themes, including love and loss.

Who is Sex & Cigarettes for?

Sex & Cigarettes works well if you're into steady emotional exploration throughout, sultry vibes for intimate evenings and rich narratives about love.

How many songs are on Sex & Cigarettes?

Sex & Cigarettes has 8 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·30:53

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

  • 1 Deadwood 3:59
  • 2 Sex & Cigarettes Standout 3:46
  • 3 Long as I Live Standout 4:50
  • 4 Foh 2:47
  • 5 Sorry 3:56
  • 6 My Heart 4:08
  • 7 Coping Standout 3:54
  • 8 Missin’ 3:30

Release Date

January 1, 2018

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

30 min 53 sec