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.
Don't Call Just Text
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Now I'm finally goin' been on my mind all day
And I ain't heard from you but I'm so cool I'm about to do my thing
So I'm leaving now and I'm thinking now it's goin' be a late now for me
So don't blow me up I know u want some you ain't gon' drive me crazy
You know I'm not at the house
Been telling you all week tonight I'm going out
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text
You know the music's too loud
Don't know what you're saying can't figure it out
I wanna talk but just not now
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text me
Yeah you know me
'bout now I'm sipping something in the VIP
Oh yes I'm rocking that thang in the back of my wish you was watching me
And there you go sending a picture text tryna turn me on
You just can't let go lemme do me and I'll do you when I get home
I know you wait up while I'm at this club
You can't steal my phone at all
Even when it's in this house
You know I'm not at the house
Been telling you all week tonight I'm going out
So baby if you want me you know how to spell it out
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text
You know the music's too loud
Don't know what you're saying can't figure it out
I wanna talk but just not now
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text me
You know I'm not at the house
Been telling you all week tonight I'm going out
So baby if you want me you know how to spell it out
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text
You know the music's too loud
Don't know what you're saying can't figure it out
I wanna talk but just not now
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text me
In Toni Braxton's song "Don't Call Just Text," the singer seems to be in a club or party scene, and has been waiting for this moment to let loose and have some fun. She is leaving and implies that she is independent and doesn't need to be driven crazy by anyone who may be trying to contact her. She asks for some space as she is out and busy, requesting to be texted instead of called. She reminds the person that she has been telling them all week that she is going out, so they should know what to do.
The first and second verses have similar sentiments about being checked up on, and she repeats the phrase "don't call, just text" multiple times. The chorus also mentions being unable to hear any phone calls above the loud music, which further emphasizes the idea that she is enjoying herself and doesn't want any distractions.
In the bridge, the singer describes the excitement of the party, and mentions being looked at by someone. One can assume that she has a fun dancing partner, and the use of "you" in the lyrics seems to suggest the presence of someone who is interested in her. At this point in the song, she receives a text with a picture intended to turn her on. She takes it in stride and implies that she is looking forward to the end of the night when she can see the person who sent the message.
Overall, the song appears to be about independence, enjoyment, and balancing personal life with a potential significant other. Toni Braxton seems to value her alone time and enjoys being out with friends, but also acknowledges that she has someone she cares about waiting for her at home.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for this moment
I've been looking forward to going out tonight
Now I'm finally goin', been on my mind all day
I've been planning this outing and thinking about it all day
And I ain't heard from you but I'm so cool I'm about to do my thing
Even though I haven't heard from you, I'm confident and ready to enjoy my night
So I'm leaving now and I'm thinkin' now it's gonna be a late night for me
I'm leaving now and expecting to stay out late tonight
So don't blow me up I know you want some you ain't gonna drive me crazy
Please don't incessantly call me because you're interested in me, I won't let it affect me
You know I'm not at the house
I'm not at home
Been tellin' you all week tonight I'm goin' out
I've informed you multiple times that I'm going out tonight
So baby if you want me you know how to spell it out
If you want to communicate with me, send me a message instead of calling
Don't call just text, don't call just text, don't call just text
I emphasize that I prefer message communication
You know the music's too loud
The music is too loud to hear you if you attempt to call me
Don't know what you're sayin', can't figure it out
It's hard to hear and understand what you're saying if you call me during the noisy party
I wanna talk but just not now
I'm open to talk to you but not while I'm at this club
Yeah you know me, 'bout now I'm sippin' somethin' in the VIP
You know me, by now I'm drinking something in the VIP section
Oh yes I'm rockin' that thang in the back of my wish you was watchin' me
I'm dancing and having fun in the back of the club and I wish you could see me
And there you go sendin' a picture text tryna turn me on
You're sending me a suggestive picture to try and excite me
You just can't let go, lemme do me and I'll do you when I get home
You can't seem to leave me alone, let me enjoy my night and we'll connect later
I know you wait up while I'm at this club
I know you stay awake while I'm out
You can't steal my phone at all
You can't take my phone from me when I'm out
Even when it's in this house
Even when I'm at home, you can't take my phone without my permission
Contributed by Leo R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MyLoveForMariahCarey
doesn't matter who it is, the song is off the hook ! got it on my mp3
rhoyal22
@LCSorrick1970 Toni has many dimensions to her voice. You'd have to be a Toni fan to have heard most or all of the songs she has. She's a Contralto (rare for female vocalists) but has an impressive range that goes into the higher notes and she sings that way on some of her songs. I have also followed Tamar since her debut album. There is a snippet from Toni's "He Wasn't Man Enough for Me" in the beginning but then it's Tamar who also sings lower (not as low as Toni though) on some songs.
Myles Awai
This is definitely Tamar. (maybe Trina in the back) but definitely Tamar on lead vocals. I have her first album so I can tell this Tamar.
Christine Bey AllRightsReserved
Actually, Its Tamar, Trina, Towanda, and Traci doing backing vocals. They always do backing vocals for one another......
wootwootwoot32
Christine Bey AllRightsReserved you forgot Tamiqua Latisha Lateefa and Lakrona
Florian Mcmillan
I think Toni was trying something new and it sounds awesome must of Tamar's album is very interchangeable with Toni mean Toni could have done that same CD.
leosonic74
This is Toni Braxotn, no one can get that tone !!!! check her album
quentina08
You can tell that this is Tamar because Toni has that deep kinda voice and sometimes you don't even no what she's saying lol but you can hear every word Tamar is saying
Antoinette Douglas
Love u toni <3
Bubbles blue
i love tis song