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.
Heat The
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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My body, thumping, going pitty-pat
Gettin' tan and wet
And when I feel the beat
I lose control of it
Oh, baby, I'm feelin' you
I must admit
Looking tight and fit
[Chorus]
Summer,bodies, shakin' to the ground
Music's going through ya
Can you feel the heat, the heat
The heat is movin'
Through your body
Temperature is rising
Can you feel the heat ?
Sleeping in till noon
Be naughty, put bubbles in the swimming pool
Skinny dip for two
And as you feel the rhythm taking hold of you
Oh papi, I love it when you, oh, eh, oh
And I'm hooked; it's true
I imagine you and I'm in
[Chorus]
Summer's almost over, so you better hurry
Andale, Andale
Starting right now, let's dance and party
Ole, ole, ole
Give me a reason to love you through
Through the season
No need to hesitat
Come on, let's get it on
Let's celebrate 'cause it's
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Toni Braxton's song The Heat capture the essence of a summer romance that is sizzling with passion and heat. The song has a cheerful and upbeat tune that reflects the carefree nature of summer, and the lyrics are all about soaking up the sun, enjoying life and love, and feeling the rhythm of the music. The opening lines of the song are playful and enticing, as the singer sets the scene of being on a beach, feeling the sand between her toes, and her body thumping to the music. The chorus is catchy and laid-back, inviting the listener to join in the fun and feel the heat of the moment.
The verses of the song describe different aspects of a summer fling: sleeping in till noon, spending time in the pool, and being naughty together. The lyrics are sensual and playful, with the singer expressing her attraction and love for her partner. The bridge of the song ramps up the excitement, urging the listener to hurry and enjoy the rest of the summer. The final chorus of the song is a celebration of life and love, a call to dance and party, and an invitation to enjoy the heat of the moment.
Overall, Toni Braxton's The Heat is a song that captures the essence of summer romance in a fun and upbeat way. The lyrics are playful and sensual, and the tune is catchy and cheerful, making it the perfect song to listen to while soaking up the sun, dancing at a party, or enjoying a lazy summer day.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's the sand, I'm set
I am comfortably settled on the sand and I am wondering about the sand around here.
My body, thumping, going pitty-pat
My heart is beating fast at the thrilling sight of the environment and everything happening.
Gettin' tan and wet
I am getting some sunshine on my skin and am cooling off in the water.
And when I feel the beat
When I hear songs I like with a great rhythm or melody,
I lose control of it
I cannot help but dance or sing along to the music I am hearing.
Oh, baby, I'm feelin' you
I am enjoying being there with you and everything else happening right now.
I must admit
Although I have been trying to deny this, I have to confess that what I am feeling right now is beyond pleasant.
Looking tight and fit
You are looking really fit and healthy as opposed to the last time I saw you.
And I imagine you and I in
I can't help but picture you and I in a really nice certain circumstance.
[Chorus]
The chorus is a refrain about being in the summer and experiencing everything great happening during this period.
Sleeping in till noon
It is so wonderful to sleep in until noon during the summer season.
Be naughty, put bubbles in the swimming pool
We should add bubbles to the swimming pool so that we could act naughty at a certain moment or time.
Skinny dip for two
You and I should go skinny dipping together for a thrill.
And as you feel the rhythm taking hold of you
As the music rhythm hits you and takes control of your body and everything else
Oh papi, I love it when you, oh, eh, oh
I really enjoy it when you do the moves ascribed to the music we are hearing.
And I'm hooked; it's true
I am so attracted to this whole summer experience, and I can't help but keep getting more involved.
I imagine you and I'm in
I can't help but keep picturing you and I in a scenario that would be great and thrilling.
[Chorus]
The chorus is a refrain about being in the summer and experiencing everything great happening during this period.
Summer's almost over, so you better hurry
The summer season is almost over, so we should enjoy everything we can while we can.
Andale, Andale
Let's move quickly to make sure we take advantage of the time remaining in the summer season!
Starting right now, let's dance and party
We should start dancing and partying right now for the rest of the summer.
Ole, ole, ole
We should chant Ole, Ole, Ole to feel more positive and energized about everything happening around us.
Give me a reason to love you through
Provide me with justifiable things to keep loving you even through the summer season.
Through the season
I want to love and like you even as we go through the entire summer season.
No need to hesitat
there is no reason not to seize the moment and enjoy summer to the fullest.
Come on, let's get it on
let's take advantage of the moment and really have a great time during the summer season.
Let's celebrate 'cause it's
The chorus is a refrain about being in the summer and experiencing everything great happening during this period.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KERI LEWIS, TONI BRAXTON
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