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Libra (Toni Braxton Album)
''Libra'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Toni Braxton, released on September 27, 2005, by Blackground Records. It marked Braxton's debut on the label, following her split with longtime record company Arista Records in 2003 after the release of her album '' More Than a Woman'' (2002), which was commercially less successful than its predecessors. The album's title is a reference to Braxton's astrological sign, Libra. Upon its release, the album debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums album, selling 114,000 copies in its first week. It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 4, 2005, having sold over 441,000 copies in the United States to date. Singles such as " Please" and "Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" failed to sell or chart noticeably on both the pop and the R&B charts, although " The Time of Our Lives", Braxton's collaboration with the group Il Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Braxton
Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. Braxton has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and numerous other accolades. In 2011, Braxton was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. In 2017 she was honored with the Legend Award at the Soul Train Music Awards. In the late 1980s, Braxton began performing with her sisters in a music group known as The Braxtons; the group was signed to Arista Records. After attracting the attention of producers Antonio "L.A." Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and being signed to LaFace Records, Braxton released her self-titled debut studio album in 1993. The album reached number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and sold 10 million copies worldwide. In addition, the singles " Another Sad Love Song" and "Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Marx
Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963) is an American adult contemporary and pop rock singer-songwriter. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Marx's self-titled debut album went triple-platinum in 1987, and his first single, " Don't Mean Nothing", reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Between 1987 and 1994, he had 14 top 20 hits, including three number one singles. Marx is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the top 5 of the ''Billboard'' charts. He has scored a total of 14 number one singles, both as a performer and as a songwriter/producer. As a singer, his No. 1 hits include "Right Here Waiting", "Hold On to the Nights", " Endless Summer Nights", and " Satisfied". According to '' Billboard'', Marx "holds the distinction of having written songs that have hit No. 1 on various ''Billboard'' charts in each of the last four decades." Marx has written or collaborated on songs with other artists, including " Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arista Records
Arista Records () is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the North American division of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. The label was previously handled by BMG Entertainment, the North American division of German conglomerate Bertelsmann. Though the label was founded in November 1974 by Clive Davis, Arista in its current form was re-established in 2018. Along with Epic Records, RCA Records, and Columbia Records, Arista is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels. History Background After being fired from CBS Records, Clive Davis was recruited by Alan Hirschfield, CEO of Columbia Pictures, in June 1974 to be a consultant for the company's record and music operations. Shortly after his hiring by CPI, Davis became president of Bell Records, replacing the departing Larry Uttal. Davis's real goal was to reorganize and revitalize Columbia Pictures' music division. With a $10 million in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Time Of Our Lives (Il Divo And Toni Braxton Song)
"The Time of Our Lives" is a song recorded by multinational operatic pop quartet Il Divo and American singer Toni Braxton to serve as the official song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany. Written by Jörgen Elofsson and produced by Steve Mac, the song appears on the compilation album '' Voices from the FIFA World Cup'' (2006) and on the 2006 European reissue of Braxton's fifth studio album, '' Libra''. Il Divo and Braxton performed "The Time of Our Lives" during the 2006 FIFA World Cup opening festivities at Allianz Arena in Munich on 9 June 2006. That same day it was released as a single in continental Europe, reaching the top 10 in Switzerland, the top 20 in Germany and Norway, and the top 30 in Italy and Austria, as well as number 52 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart. Music video The single's music video, directed by Nigel Dick, takes place on a football field at night; the Il Divo members are standing on the turf while Braxton is seen on a screen. It is inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suddenly (Toni Braxton Song)
"Suddenly" is a song by American R&B singer–songwriter Toni Braxton, released internationally in February 2006 as the lead single from the European edition of her fifth studio album, '' Libra'' (2005). Written and produced by Richard Marx, it failed to make the charts anywhere. The track features Chris Botti on the trumpet, and was originally planned to appear on his 2005 album '' To Love Again: The Duets''. Marx recorded this song as a duet with Braxton for his 2008 studio release '' Sundown'' and would later release it as a solo track on '' Now And Forever: The Ballads'' (2014) and yet as a different version on '' Beautiful Goodbye'' (2014). Track listing All tracks written and produced by Richard Marx. Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes of ''Libra''.Braxton, Toni (2006). '' Libra'' (liner notes). Toni Braxton. Blackground Records Performers and musicians *Toni Braxton – vocals *Richard Marx – bass, keyboards, piano, backing vocals * Heitor Pereira – acoustic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take This Ring
"Take This Ring" is a song by American singer Toni Braxton. It was written and produced by Rich Harrison for her fifth studio album, '' Libra'' (2005). A subdued go go track, it features an uncredited sample from the song "Here Comes the Meter Man" (1969) by The Meters. Lyrically, it has Braxton singing about her plans to be free from a night of matrimonial responsibilities. "Take This Ring was released as the album's third and final stateside single but failed to enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, though it peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Critical reception Critics compared "Take This Ring" to singer Amerie's " 1 Thing" (2005). ''Miami New Times'' critic Rich Juzwiak found that "Harrison gives Toni Braxton exactly what she needs to get her groove back on "Take This Ring," which counts as her best track since 2000's "He Wasn't Man Enough." Against subdued go-go that would befuddle Amerie, Brax takes off her wedding ring and approaches her inner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trippin' (That's The Way Love Works)
"Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton. It was written by Braxton, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox and Kendrick "WyldCard" Dean for her fifth studio album, '' Libra'' (2005), while production was overseen by Cox, with co-production from Keri Lewis and additional production by Dean. Selected as the album's second single, the piano-heavy R&b ballad was released to US radios on September 26, 2005, followed by a European release in fall 2005. Commercially, it missed the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and charted outside the top sixty of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Critical reception '' Billboard''s Chuck Taylor found that "Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" seems "like a track designed for Ciara, Ashanti or some other minor talent. It is not displeasing, but Braxton comes across as more of a response singer to the chorus of background singers ..This one just doesn't measure up." Track listing Notes * signifies a co-producer * si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Please (Toni Braxton Song)
"Please" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton. It was written by Scott Storch, Makeba Riddick, Vincent Herbert, and Kameron Houff for her fifth studio album, '' Libra'' (2005), while production was chiefly helmed by Storch. One out of several songs on the album to feature a more hard-edged production, "Please" is a spare, mid-tempo R&B and hip hop song with a heavy bottom and zippy strings. Lyrically, it talks about how to handle a temptation in a relationship. The track was released as the album's lead single to US rhythmic and urban AC radio formats on May 30, 2005. While "Please" reached number thirty-six on ''Billboard''s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, it failed to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but instead reached number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, making it one of Braxton's lowest-charting singles yet. "Please" was the only single from ''Libra'' for which a music video, directed by Chris Robinson, was shot. Background In Septe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Toni Braxton
''The Essential Toni Braxton'' is a compilation album by the American recording artist Toni Braxton in Sony BMG's ''The Essential'' series. Released in February 2007, it follows the earlier compilations ''Ultimate Toni Braxton'', released in 2003, and Braxton's '' Platinum & Gold Collection'', released in 2004. ''The Essential'' is a 2 disc album with thirty-six of Braxton's best songs. It also includes a song done with her sister group The Braxtons, "The Good Life". Background "The Essential Toni Braxton" became Braxton's second compilation, following 2003's "Ultimate Toni Braxton". The compilation contains 2 discs, with the first containing the majority of her hits, and the second containing non-singles from her previous albums, as well as remixes, collaborations and unreleased tracks. It was released on February 20, 2007, in the United States. Content In addition to her previous hits, including " Another Sad Love Song", "Breathe Again", " Un-Break My Heart", " You're Makin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Braxton At Her Best
Toni, Toñi or Tóni is a unisex given name. In Spanish, Italian, Croatian and Finnish, it is a masculine given name used as a short form of the names derived from Antonius like Antonio, Ante or Anttoni. In Danish, English, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish, it is a feminine given name used as a short form of Antonia. In Bulgarian, it is a unisex name used as a diminutive form of both Antoniya and Anton. Toñi is a Spanish feminine given name used as a short form of Antonia. Tóni a Hungarian masculine given name used as a diminutive form of Antal. It is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of other names, such as Antonio, Antoine, Antonia or Antoinette. It is also sometimes a surname. Notable people with this name include the following: People Women * Toni Adams (1964–2010), American professional wrestling manager and valet * Toni Arden (1924–2012), stage name of Antoinette Ardizzone, American traditional pop music singer * Toni Aubin (1927–1990), American vocalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Underdogs (duo)
The Underdogs are an American R&B/pop production duo composed of Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas. Biography Harvey Mason Jr. is the son of session drummer Harvey Mason Sr. Damon Thomas was a songwriting and production partner for R&B producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds during the late 1990s, and worked with Babyface on hits such as Dru Hill's " These Are the Times", Faith Evans' " Never Gonna Let You Go", and Pink's " Most Girls". Harvey Mason Jr. was part of the Darkchild crew working alongside Rodney Jerkins before teaming up with Thomas. Mason and Thomas began working together in 1999, with their first major production being Tyrese's single "I Like Them Girls". Since then, the duo has worked with a number of R&B performers, among them Lionel Richie, Omarion, J. Valentine, Justin Timberlake, Victoria Beckham, Joe, Donell Jones, Olivia, Mario, JoJo, Mario Vazquez, Stacie Orrico, R. Kelly, Jessica Mauboy, Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, Marques Houston, Ruben Studdard, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Storch
Scott Spencer Storch (born December 16, 1973) is an American record producer and songwriter. He started off as a keyboardist for the group the Roots. Early life Storch was born on Long Island, New York. He was raised in South Florida and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Joyce Yolanda Storch, was a singer signed to Philadelphia's Cameo-Parkway Records under the stage name Joyce Carol, and is of Lithuanian Jewish heritage. His father, Phil Storch, was a court reporter. His uncle, Jeremy Storch, was a founder of soul-rock band the Vagrants and wrote songs recorded by Dave Mason and Eddie Money. Storch's parents divorced in 1983. Storch attended elementary school in Sunrise and middle school in Davie, Florida. In the middle of his freshman year, he left South Florida to join his father in the Philadelphia area, and attended high school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. After dropping out of high school in the ninth grade, Storch was expelled from home at the age of 16. By age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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