{"title":"Toni Braxton","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Toni Braxton\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToni Braxton was born in Severn, Maryland in 1967. Discovered and signed to LaFace Records, she became one of the most successful R\u0026amp;B artists of the 1990s, beginning with her 1993 self-titled debut. Known for her distinctive deep, smoky contralto, she has won multiple Grammy Awards and remained a prominent figure in R\u0026amp;B and pop across subsequent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToni Braxton works in R\u0026amp;B, soul, and pop, distinguished by her warm, low contralto and emotive ballad delivery. Her biggest hits pair sophisticated, contemporary R\u0026amp;B production with powerful vocal performances, and she is widely regarded as one of the signature voices of 1990s R\u0026amp;B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToni Braxton (1993, LaFace)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecrets (1996, featuring Un-Break My Heart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heat (2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBraxton's LaFace-era albums have appeared in reissue and colored-vinyl variants, with Secrets of particular interest as the home of several of her signature hits. Original 1990s pressings are collected by R\u0026amp;B fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Toni Braxton often start with Secrets (1996) or her self-titled debut (1993). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rnb-soul-vinyl-records\"\u003eR\u0026amp;B And Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rnb-soul-vinyl-records\"\u003eR\u0026amp;B And Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toni-braxton-heat-the-2lp","title":"Heat, The (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn this record she managed to move on with the times and incorporate more uptempo R\u0026amp;B music with hip hop elements while still maintaining her Adult Contemporary sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540946464951,"sku":"210000102713","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4479577-3504024.jpg?v=1781154819"},{"product_id":"toni-braxton-secrets-vinyl","title":"Secrets 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eToni Braxton has such a phenomenal voice, and her second album is a wonderful exploration into R\u0026amp;B and contemporary soul, there's something so magic about it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540946530487,"sku":"210000102711","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4479576-3504023.jpg?v=1781154818"},{"product_id":"toni-braxton-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing iconic tracks like the smash hit \"Another Sad Love Song\" and the powerful \"Breathe Again,\" the self-titled album effortlessly blends smooth soul, heartfelt ballads, and contemporary R\u0026amp;B influences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540946825399,"sku":"210000102910","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/toni.jpg?v=1781154822"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/toni-braxton.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}