The Essential Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton · 2007
144 min · 32 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul · urban contemporary
A soulful anthology that captures the emotional depth and sensuality of Toni Braxton's iconic R&B ballads.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional rollercoaster late-night heartache reflections soulful ballads for intimate moments
- Context
- By 2007, Toni Braxton was at a pivotal point in her career, having enjoyed success since her debut in the early '90s. This compilation album follows the commercial peak of her influence in the late '90s and early 2000s, featuring hits from her first five studio albums and showcasing her enduring appeal as an R&B icon.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, soul, urban contemporary
The Essential Toni Braxton is an album by Toni Braxton, released in 2007. A soulful anthology that captures the emotional depth and sensuality of Toni Braxton's iconic R&B ballads. The Essential Toni Braxton is significant for consolidating Braxton's legacy, featuring chart-topping singles like 'Un-Break My Heart' and 'He Wasn't Man Enough', both of which are emblematic of the 1990s R&B sound. The album received critical acclaim and helped introduce her music to newer audiences, reaffirming her status within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Toni Braxton sound like?
A soulful anthology that captures the emotional depth and sensuality of Toni Braxton's iconic R&B ballads. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul.
What makes The Essential Toni Braxton by Toni Braxton notable?
The Essential Toni Braxton is significant for consolidating Braxton's legacy, featuring chart-topping singles like 'Un-Break My Heart' and 'He Wasn't Man Enough', both of which are emblematic of the 1990s R&B sound. The album received critical acclaim and helped introduce her music to newer audiences, reaffirming her status within the genre. By 2007, Toni Braxton was at a pivotal point in her career, having enjoyed success since her debut in the early '90s. This compilation album follows the commercial peak of her influence in the late '90s and early 2000s, featuring hits from her first five studio albums and showcasing her enduring appeal as an R&B icon.
Who is The Essential Toni Braxton for?
The Essential Toni Braxton works well if you're into wave-like emotional rollercoaster, late-night heartache reflections and soulful ballads for intimate moments.
How many songs are on The Essential Toni Braxton?
The Essential Toni Braxton has 32 tracks, running approximately 144 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Love Shoulda Brought You Home 4:58
- 2 I Love Me Some Him 5:07
- 3 Tell Me 4:10
- 4 You're Makin' Me High 4:29
- 5 He Wasn't Man Enough Standout 4:22
- 6 Just Be a Man About It 4:51
- 7 How Many Ways 5:47
- 8 Breathe Again Standout 4:30
- 9 You Mean the World to Me 4:47
- 10 I Belong to You 3:55
- 11 How Could an Angel Break My Heart 4:21
- 12 Un-Break My Heart Standout 4:31
- 13 Another Sad Love Song 5:02
- 14 Seven Whole Days 6:21
- 15 I Don't Want To 4:18
- 16 Give U My Heart (album radio edit) 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 The Heat 3:31
- 2 Gimme Some 4:04
- 3 There's No Me Without You 4:20
- 4 Why Should I Care 4:26
- 5 Spanish Guitar (Royal Garden Flamenco mix) 4:36
- 6 I'm Still Breathing 4:16
- 7 Me & My Boyfriend 3:44
- 8 Give It Back 3:39
- 9 The Time of Our Lives (radio edit) 3:18
- 10 He Wasn't Man Enough (Junior Vasquez Marathon mix) 3:45
- 11 Un-Break My Heart (Frankie Knuckles' Franktidrama club mix edit) 8:29
- 12 Hit the Freeway 3:48
- 13 Come On Over Here 3:37
- 14 Let It Flow 4:23
- 15 The Little Things 4:32
- 16 Good Life (a cappella single mix) 4:17
Release Date
February 20, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
144 min 14 sec
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