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.
He Wasn't Man Enough
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Toni Braxton, oh
Ha ha, uh huh
Yeah, uh uh
Darkchild, yeah
Listen, girl
Who do you think I am?
But I chose to let him go
So why do you act like I still care about him?
Looking at me like I'm hurt
When I'm the one who said I didn't want it to work
Don't you forget I had him first?
What you thinkin'?
Stop blamin' me
He wasn't man enough for me
If you don't know, now here's the chance
I've already had your man
Do you wonder just where he's been, yeah?
Not be worried about him
Now it's time you know the truth
I think he's just the man for you
What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me
Listen, girl
Didn't he tell you the truth?
If not then, why don't you ask him?
Then maybe you can be more into him
Instead of worrying about me
And hopefully you won't find
All the reasons why his love didn't count
And why we couldn't work it out
What you thinkin'?
Stop blamin' me
He wasn't man enough for me
If you don't know, now here's the chance
I've already had your man
Do you wonder just where he's been, yeah?
Not be worried about him
Now it's time you know the truth
I think he's just the man for you
What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me
What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me
Oh yeah
So many reasons why our love is through, yeah
What makes you think he'll be good to you, no
It makes no sense 'cause he will never change
Girl, you better recognize the game, oh yeah
What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me
What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me
What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me
Toni Braxton's "He Wasn't Man Enough" is a song about a woman who is challenging another woman's opinions about her former lover. The female protagonist claims that although the man was in a relationship with the other woman, he was not man enough for her. In the song, she asserts that she had him first, and she let him go because he couldn't give her what she needed. The woman then warns the other woman about her former lover's inadequacy, and encourages her to move on from him.
The lyrics of the song are testament to the empowerment of women and their ability to take charge of their romantic lives. The song highlights a common yet taboo concept in relationships that the person who leaves is the one who has the power. In this case, the female protagonist is using this power to caution against the other woman's desire to be with her former lover.
Overall, "He Wasn't Man Enough" is a bold and powerful anthem for women who refuse to settle for less than what they deserve in relationships. It reminds listeners that it is never too late to walk away from someone who is not meeting their needs and to seek out a relationship that fulfills their requirements.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, girl
Pay attention to what I'm about to say
Who do you think I am?
Don't underestimate me
Don't you know that he was my man?
He used to be my partner
But I chose to let him go
I decided to end the relationship
So why do you act like I still care about him?
Why do you assume I'm still hung up on him?
Looking at me like I'm hurt
Assuming I was emotionally harmed by our break up
When I'm the one who said I didn't want it to work
I was the one who ended it
Don't you forget I had him first?
I was with him before you
Stop blamin' me
Don't accuse me
He wasn't man enough for me
He didn't meet my standards
If you don't know, now here's the chance
Allow me to educate you
I've already had your man
I was with him before and I left him
Do you wonder just where he's been, yeah?
Do you question where he's been after our break up?
Not be worried about him
Don't be concerned about him
Now it's time you know the truth
It's time for you to know what really happened
I think he's just the man for you
I believe he suits you more than he suited me
Did you know about us back then?
Were you aware of our past relationship?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm the one who ended your current relationship
I'm not thinking 'bout him
I'm not dwelling on our past
But you married him
You decided to commit to him
Do you know I made him leave?
I was the reason why he ended things with you
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He pleaded with me to take him back
Oh yeah
Yes
So many reasons why our love is through, yeah
There were several factors that led to our break up
What makes you think he'll be good to you, no
Why do you assume he'll treat you better?
It makes no sense 'cause he will never change
It's unrealistic to expect him to change his ways
Girl, you better recognize the game, oh yeah
You need to see things for what they truly are
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Harvey Mason Jr., Lashawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FujiiKaze
0:00-0:13 I thought it was a wrong video
@rehmahigginbotham7588
Fujii Kaze 😂😂😂
@kirkcorner8469
I never got what this had to do with the rest of the video or why they included it lol
@giseleaugustine5520
me tooo
@bridgetmuthoni399
😂😂😂😂
@anarkeee
But you gotta admit it’s cool right?
@anapaulacosta100
Feb. 2024 and I am here listening to my Diva!! ❤ She will always be a GOAT.🥰👏🏾👏🏾🌟🎶 🤗
@brigettepatton9489
Saaaaaammmeee. Woke up with it in my head lol
@user-cs7lh1lo7u
Girl just feel like to listen some real songs and jus pop up
@FaustoTG
One of my favs of that decade! I’m still playing my list Hits 2000’s 😊