Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967 in Severn, Maryland) is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967 in Severn, Maryland) is an American R&B/adult-pop/contemporary singer, songwriter, and actress who was popular during the 1990s and the new millennium with hits like "Un-Break My Heart", "You're Makin' Me High", "He Wasn't Man Enough" and "Breathe Again".
She has won 7 Grammy Awards. The RIAA named Braxton as one of the top selling R&B artists of all time.
She first burst onto the scene in 1992 on the Boomerang soundtrack, after Anita Baker turned down the opportunity. In 1993 Toni released her self-titled debut album, which stayed at the top of the charts for a year and was a critically acclaimed album.
Toni released her sophomore effort, Secrets in 1996 which also did very well on both R&B and Pop charts. From that album Toni got two #1 hits; "You're Making Me High "and "Unbreak My Heart", which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard top 100, and was a worldwide hit. After 5 Grammy awards and a little break, Toni Braxton came back strong with her 2000 album The Heat. Though not as successful as her first two albums, The Heat went on to sell 4 million copies and spawned the huge hits "He Wasn't Man Enough"and "Just Be A Man About It".
Toni has released two further albums, 2002's More Than a Woman and 2005's Libra. Toni's sixth studio album Pulse was released in May 2010 via Atlantic Records. The singles "Yesterday" and "Hands Tied" were the biggest hits. Subsequent singles to be released from "Pulse" include "Make My Heart" and "Woman."
In January 2011, the WE Television Network confirmed that it had signed Toni and the rest of the Braxton family for a reality series, Braxton Family Values, which will be marketed as one of the network's flagship shows. The series debuted April 12, 2011, and looks at the relationship between Toni, her mother, and her four sisters; Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda — all aspiring singers themselves — along with the interpersonal relationships of each family member. The show also looked at Braxton's heavily publicized separation from estranged husband, singer Keri Lewis. Toni parted ways with her long time manager Vincent Herbert (who was also the husband of sister Tamar Braxton at the time), and signed a new management deal with Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company 'The Collective'.
In 2014, Toni released a collaborative album with Babyface entitled Love, Marriage & Divorce; primarily inspired by their individual divorces (Toni with Keri, and Babyface with Tracey Edmonds). The album was supported by the singles "Hurt You", "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "Roller Coaster"; and won Best R&B Album in the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015).
Toni's long-awaited eighth album Sex & Cigarettes was released on Def Jam in March 2018, which was supported by the singles "Deadwood", "Long as I Live" and "FOH". The album also featured a sole guest appearance from singer Colbie Caillat, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album in the 61st awards ceremony (2019).
Signing to Island Records in 2020, Toni released her ninth album Spell My Name in August 2020, featuring collaborations with H.E.R. & Missy Elliott. The album was released to positive reception, but was her lowest-charting album yet, peaking at #163 on the Billboard 200.
She has won 7 Grammy Awards. The RIAA named Braxton as one of the top selling R&B artists of all time.
She first burst onto the scene in 1992 on the Boomerang soundtrack, after Anita Baker turned down the opportunity. In 1993 Toni released her self-titled debut album, which stayed at the top of the charts for a year and was a critically acclaimed album.
Toni released her sophomore effort, Secrets in 1996 which also did very well on both R&B and Pop charts. From that album Toni got two #1 hits; "You're Making Me High "and "Unbreak My Heart", which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard top 100, and was a worldwide hit. After 5 Grammy awards and a little break, Toni Braxton came back strong with her 2000 album The Heat. Though not as successful as her first two albums, The Heat went on to sell 4 million copies and spawned the huge hits "He Wasn't Man Enough"and "Just Be A Man About It".
Toni has released two further albums, 2002's More Than a Woman and 2005's Libra. Toni's sixth studio album Pulse was released in May 2010 via Atlantic Records. The singles "Yesterday" and "Hands Tied" were the biggest hits. Subsequent singles to be released from "Pulse" include "Make My Heart" and "Woman."
In January 2011, the WE Television Network confirmed that it had signed Toni and the rest of the Braxton family for a reality series, Braxton Family Values, which will be marketed as one of the network's flagship shows. The series debuted April 12, 2011, and looks at the relationship between Toni, her mother, and her four sisters; Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda — all aspiring singers themselves — along with the interpersonal relationships of each family member. The show also looked at Braxton's heavily publicized separation from estranged husband, singer Keri Lewis. Toni parted ways with her long time manager Vincent Herbert (who was also the husband of sister Tamar Braxton at the time), and signed a new management deal with Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company 'The Collective'.
In 2014, Toni released a collaborative album with Babyface entitled Love, Marriage & Divorce; primarily inspired by their individual divorces (Toni with Keri, and Babyface with Tracey Edmonds). The album was supported by the singles "Hurt You", "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "Roller Coaster"; and won Best R&B Album in the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015).
Toni's long-awaited eighth album Sex & Cigarettes was released on Def Jam in March 2018, which was supported by the singles "Deadwood", "Long as I Live" and "FOH". The album also featured a sole guest appearance from singer Colbie Caillat, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album in the 61st awards ceremony (2019).
Signing to Island Records in 2020, Toni released her ninth album Spell My Name in August 2020, featuring collaborations with H.E.R. & Missy Elliott. The album was released to positive reception, but was her lowest-charting album yet, peaking at #163 on the Billboard 200.
Do It
Toni Braxton Lyrics
No more wondering why
He ain't calling you back
Lately, you don't get along
You're sick and tired of it all
You can't take it no more
No need to say you feel some kind of way
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't gonna change
If you take him back, it's gon' be the same
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Just do it, do it, do it
Do it, yeah, yeah
Do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
And even God don't understand why
You forgave him so many times
He got you back and forth
And 'round and 'round
And up and down again
No, you'll never win
You gotta stop pretending
No need to say you feel some kind of way
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't gonna change
If you take him back, it's gon' be the same
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
I know it's gonna hurt
And I know it's gonna sting
And you really don't wanna leave
Just get it over with
There's no need to say you feel some kind of way
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't gonna change
Take him back, it's gon' be the same
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Just do it, do it, do it
Do it, yeah, yeah
Do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Just do it, do it, do it
Do it, yeah, yeah
Do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't calling you back
Lately, you don't get along
You're sick and tired of it all
You can't take it no more
No need to say you feel some kind of way
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't gonna change
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Just do it, do it, do it
Do it, yeah, yeah
Do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
And even God don't understand why
You forgave him so many times
He got you back and forth
And 'round and 'round
And up and down again
No, you'll never win
You gotta stop pretending
No need to say you feel some kind of way
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't gonna change
If you take him back, it's gon' be the same
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
I know it's gonna hurt
And I know it's gonna sting
And you really don't wanna leave
Just get it over with
There's no need to say you feel some kind of way
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
He ain't gonna change
Take him back, it's gon' be the same
Just do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Just do it, do it, do it
Do it, yeah, yeah
Do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Just do it, do it, do it
Do it, yeah, yeah
Do what you need to do
Do what you need to do
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BAD BADY MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antonio Dixon, Kenneth Brian Edmonds, Percy Bady, Toni Braxton
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Joedell Graciani
One of the few R&B 90’s legends who still sound EXACTLY THE SAME. Beautiful song Toni
WARRIOR
💯
samba e bossa nova
I totally agree.
sublime_ death_
the lyrics as noted in the lyric video are not accurate. the correct line ¨you’re sick and tired of it all¨ is subtitled with the line ¨…sick and tired of love..¨ please correct...
David Burney
sublime_ death_ I noticed that too!!!
Nathan Medina
I'm sure most r&b singers who sang in the 90s still sound the same today
simplyswagtastic
Thank you Toni! This song empowered me to walk away from 14 years of lies, dishonesty, betrayal, manipulation, and abuse. #4EverGrateful🙋🏾♂️💖🙏🏾
Jeccy Wambs
❤ I am happy you managed to "do it "
Amy
Toni never disappoints 💕
Monique k
Toni your voice is iconic and speaks volume. You're the goddess of love and wisdom!!! Your songs are therapeutic, healing and clarity in every way. Yes it hurts but that hurting will eventually turn into a burning desire to deserve and want better. Lesson learned....I did what I need to do , Thanks Toni you're an absolute flawless and you make me look at life different. I inspire to be a great goddess like you❤❤❤💋💋