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.
Holiday Celebrate
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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'Cause you said you're on your way
I'm so excited 'cause this is my favorite holiday
(Gifts are under the tree, dinner for you
And me, how special it will be)
'Cause you and I are here
(Make all your favorite treats
You and me on this Christmas holiday
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoe
I'm thinking about all the things we can do
When I see you tonight
I'm so excited 'cause everybody's here
Let's dance all night
(We'll be counting down to two, crystal for me
And you, that's what we came to do)
We came to have some fun
(Joy and laughter's in the air
So glad that we can share)
You and me on this Christmas holiday
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoe
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoe
All of the things I'm gonna do
Celebrating with you, baby
All of the things I'm gonna do
When we're alone, oh, baby
We're gonna, we're gonna
Go insane, dance in snowy rain
Even drink champagne
Baby, I can't wait to be alone and celebrate
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoe
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoes
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoes
Holiday, celebrate (celebrate), making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow (celebrate), kissing under mistletoe
Holiday, celebrate (celebrate), making out with my babe
Holiday, in the snow (celebrate), kissing under mistletoes
Celebrate with me
The lyrics of Toni Braxton's "Holiday Celebrate" portray a sense of anticipation, excitement and happiness in the build up to Christmas. The singer expresses her eagerness to spend time with her loved one during the festive period, creating new memories while indulging in long-standing traditions. The song suggests that Christmas is a time to let go and have fun, be it by drinking champagne, counting down to the new year, dancing in the snow or kissing under the mistletoe. Through her sultry, soulful voice, the singer creates an atmosphere that is both romantic and festive, inviting listeners to join in on the holiday celebrations.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe," hinting at an underlying message of the importance of being with the one you love at Christmas time. Through sultry, romantic lyrics, the song inspires its listeners to embrace the magic of the season and enjoy the company of their nearest and dearest, making it a timeless classic that will continue to appeal to generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting and waiting for you
Anticipating the arrival of your loved one
'Cause you said you're on your way
Because your loved one has confirmed their arrival
I'm so excited 'cause this is my favorite holiday
Excitement for the arrival of the favorite holiday
'Cause you and I are here
Together on this holiday
So glad that it will be
Happy to share the holiday with loved one
Make all your favorite treats
Preparing favorite foods for the holiday celebration
You and me on this Christmas holiday
Spending Christmas holiday with loved one
Holiday, celebrate, making out with my babe
Holiday celebration including romantic moments
Holiday, in the snow, kissing under mistletoe
Romantic moments during the holiday in the snow under the mistletoe
I'm thinking about all the things we can do
Excitement about the possibilities of things to do together during the holiday
When I see you tonight
Anticipation for the arrival of the loved one
I'm so excited 'cause everybody's here
Excitement for the holiday celebration with everyone present
Let's dance all night
Having a festive time dancing throughout the night
We came to have some fun
Arriving with the intention of enjoying the holiday festivities
Joy and laughter's in the air
Feeling happy and light during the holiday
You and me on this Christmas holiday
Spending Christmas holiday with loved one
All of the things I'm gonna do
Planning to do many fun things during the holiday
Celebrating with you, baby
Celebrating the holiday with the loved one
When we're alone, oh, baby
Excitement for romantic moments when alone with the loved one
We're gonna, we're gonna
Eager to do many things together
Go insane, dance in snowy rain
Having wild moments, dancing in the rain and snow
Even drink champagne
Enjoying festive drinks together
Baby, I can't wait to be alone and celebrate
Excitement to be alone with the loved one and enjoy the holiday celebration
Celebrate with me
Invitation to celebrate the holiday together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TAMAR BRAXTON, TONI BRAXTON, KEIRSTON JAMAL LEWIS, KERI LEWIS
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