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 For Me
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Don't you know that he was my man
But I chose to let him go
So why do you act like I still care about him
Lookin' 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
Whatcha thinking
Stop blamin' me
He wasn't man enough for me
If you don't know now, here's your chance
I've already had your man
Do you wonder just where he's been
And I'd be worried about him
Now it's time you know the truth
I think he's just the man for you
[chorus]
What are you thinking
Do 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 (with me)
He wasn't man enough for me
Didn't he tell you the truth
If not, then why don't you ask him
And maybe you could be more into him
Instead of worryin' 'bout me
And hopefully, you won't find
All of the reasons why his love didn't count
And why we couldn't work it out
Whatcha' thinking
Stop blamin' me
He wasn't man enough for me
If you don't know now, here's your chance
See, I've already had your man
Do you wonder just where he's been
And I'd be worried about him
Now it's time you know the truth
I think he's just the man for you
[chorus]
What are you thinking
Do 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
(repeat chorus)
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
[chorus]
What are you thinking (why did he ask me to come back, oh)
Do you know about us back then (beggin' me to stay)
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
(repeat chorus)
In Toni Braxton's song "He Wasn't Man Enough For Me," the singer is addressing her ex's new partner, who seems to be overly concerned about Braxton's feelings towards him. Braxton reminds her that she was the one who chose to end the relationship, so there's no reason for her to be jealous or upset. In fact, Braxton reveals that she "dumped" her ex because he wasn't "man enough" for her. She warns the new partner not to get too attached or invested in the relationship, as there were many reasons why their love didn't work out.
Throughout the song, Braxton's confidence and self-assuredness shine through. She's not afraid to speak her mind or remind others of her worth. She refuses to be blamed for any relationship problems, and instead points out the flaws of her former partner. By the end of the song, she's revealed the truth about their relationship and encouraged the new partner to move on from someone who will never change.
Line by Line Meaning
Who do you think I am
Do you not know who I am?
Don't you know that he was my man
He was once in a relationship with me.
But I chose to let him go
However, I decided to end it.
So why do you act like I still care about him
Why do you assume that I still have feelings for him?
Lookin' at me like I'm hurt
You seem to think that I feel bad about the breakup.
When I'm the one who said I didn't want it to work
But in reality, I was the one who ended it and didn't want it to continue.
Don't you forget I had him first
You must remember that I was with him before he was with you.
Whatcha thinking
What thoughts are running through your head?
Stop blamin' me
Stop accusing me of being the reason for the problems in his current relationship.
He wasn't man enough for me
He didn't meet my expectations for a partner.
If you don't know now, here's your chance
If you're still unaware, I'm letting you know now.
I've already had your man
I was romantically involved with him before he was with you.
Do you wonder just where he's been
Are you curious about where he's been and what he's been doing?
And I'd be worried about him
If I were you, I would be concerned about his actions and behavior.
Now it's time you know the truth
It's important for you to understand the reality of the situation.
I think he's just the man for you
He might be more compatible with you than he was with me.
[chorus]
Refrain
Didn't he tell you the truth
Did he not disclose the facts to you?
If not, then why don't you ask him
If you're uncertain, why not ask him?
And maybe you could be more into him
Perhaps if you are more enthusiastic about him, the relationship will work.
Instead of worryin' 'bout me
Rather than concerning yourself with me.
And hopefully, you won't find
I hope you do not discover.
All of the reasons why his love didn't count
The various reasons why his love wasn't enough.
And why we couldn't work it out
Why we were unable to make the relationship function.
What makes you think, he'll be good to you
What evidence do you have that he will treat you well?
It makes no sense
It's illogical to believe that he will treat you better than he treated me.
Cause he will never change
He is unlikely to alter his ways.
Girl you better recognize the game, oh yeah
You should recognize the situation for what it is.
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 😊