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.
The Art of Love
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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[Whispered]
Turn out the lights
That's nice
Can I sit on your lap
Ummm
So sexy
Umm
Real sexy
Umm
Baby you're so sexy
Oh baby
Umm
Hey papi
Umm, grab mami
I want you bad
Ok, do it again
Umm
You like that?
YUes
Yes
Yes, oh yes
The above lyrics belong to Toni Braxton's seductive and sensual song, The Art of Love. The lyrics start with a whispered intro, setting the mood for an intimate atmosphere. The song's lyrics signify love-making as an art, with lovers indulging in each other's bodies and spirits. The beginning of the lyrics sees a girl asking her partner to turn off the lights as he sits on his lap, whispering that they are sexy. The song's sensual and romantic undertones make it a perfect track to play for intimate occasions.
The song's lyrics talk about love, seduction, passion, and desire. The lyrics are explicit, highlighting the physical aspects of intimacy. The track's video also complements the lyrics, featuring two people dancing together, eventually leading to love-making. Toni Braxton's rich, soulful voice adds to the romantic atmosphere in the song. She sings in a slow, seductive tone, making every verse and chorus feel sensuous and intimate.
Line by Line Meaning
And now the art of love
We are about to engage in the act of making love.
[Whispered]
The tone of this conversation is intimate and private.
Turn out the lights
Let's create an environment of privacy and intimacy.
That's nice
I am enjoying our current situation.
Can I sit on your lap?
I am requesting physical affection in the form of sitting on your lap.
Ummm
I am expressing pleasure and anticipation.
So sexy
I find you incredibly attractive.
Umm
I am once again expressing pleasure and anticipation.
Real sexy
I find you extremely attractive and desirable.
Umm
I am still expressing pleasure and anticipation.
Baby you're so sexy
I find you incredibly attractive and desirable.
Oh baby
I am expressing affection and desire.
Umm
I am still expressing pleasure and anticipation.
Hey papi
I am using a term of endearment to express affection.
Umm, grab mami
I am requesting physical affection and intimacy.
I want you bad
I am expressing strong desire and attraction towards you.
Ok, do it again
I am requesting repeated physical affection and intimacy.
Umm
I am still expressing pleasure and anticipation.
You like that?
I am checking in to make sure you are enjoying the physical affection and intimacy we are engaging in.
Yes
I am affirming that I am enjoying the physical affection and intimacy.
Yes, oh yes
I am expressing immense pleasure and satisfaction in the physical affection and intimacy we are engaging in.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TONI BRAXTON, KEIRSTON JAMAL LEWIS, KERI JAMAL LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
j cool
When first heard this track I kept it on repeat for 14 times. Whoever made this track Omgawd.
Michele Laraia
I would make for a good contestant😄😆
Latorvis Underwood
Her husband made this track
Jennifer jones
Right!
Marc kobe
21 years later this Song cant be repeated or reproduced its a masterpiece, simply artistic perfection
music lover1984
Toni definitely understood the assignment I agree.
music lover1984
It should have been longer .
Rochael Richards
You don't know how happy it made me finding this song. I've been looking for this for months. This song still slaps and it's 2021. This is proof that you can make great hits without saying nothing at all. Her and Janet are my favorite artists in American history I don't care what nobody has to say😍😍😍😍
music lover1984
OK 👌 I literally listened to Janet would you mind you're sooo right lol.
music lover1984
Janet would you mind got me here actually lol I pulled this up shortly after 😆😂.