Top 10 Best Songs Of Toni Braxton – The Best Of R&B’s Vocal Goddess

Toni Braxton has long served as one of the leading talents of modern R&B right from her advent in the music scene, back in the early 90’s.

The unique, deep, sultry and dark tonal quality – offering a contrast from the rest of the high-pitched divas in the musical scene, has given a trademark sound to the diva, that is very much her own.



Her velvety rich, and almost divine timber – that exudes soul and a certain ‘oomph-factor’ in all it’s richness, has turned simple tunes into eternal bops, that we still can’t help but play on repeat, even after all these years.

Looking back, we count down some of the best songs the iconic songstress has had to offer in her illustrious career, that gave us some of the most memorable songs of the 90’s.

Here are the legendary Toni Braxton’s 10 best songs:

10) Another Sad Love Song



Released in the year 1993, this was the lead single from her self-titled debut album. This garnered her her first-ever Grammy award for ‘Best Female RnB Vocal Performance’ and showcases her at the peak of her vocal talents, before she went for an image makeover.

9) Long As I Live

One of her more recent releases, which came out in the year 2018 and was featured on her critically acclaimed album -‘Sex & Cigarettes’. With Braxton looking and sounding as fabulous as ever, this song only cemented her status further as the legend that she is, and it sounded even better when she performed it live.

8) Love Shoulda Brought You Home



An early classic from the short-haired, suit-wearing Toni from way back when. With vocals to live for, exemplifying the potential of her gift, this track is a reminder of what made Toni stand out in the first place. All that growling and belting, reminiscent of the sound of 80’s RnB, never gets old.

7) Breathe Again

One of her earlier hits, that’s beautiful, heartbreaking and catchy – all at the same time. With an unforgettable hook, this song has stayed in our memory even after all these years, and serves as the diva’s most remembered tune, or at least one of them.

6) I Hate Love

A beautiful and heartfelt song about heartbreak, summing-up all kinds of puzzling emotion one goes through while experiencing the worst that comes with losing out in love. What makes this all the more special, is Toni’s expressive and soulful vocal delivery.

5) Why Won’t You Love Me



A heartbreaking tune, about how some loves bring out the deepest insecurities about yourself. For anyone who has suffered from similar predicaments in relationships, this one is going to hit home – as you’d hear Miss Braxton confront all her insecurities, wondering why she is not loved the way she should be.

4) Un-Break My Heart

One of the biggest hits of the entire 90’s decade, which spent several weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This David Foster produced mega-ballad, catapulted Braxton to another level of stardom – but what simply makes it great is her jawdropping classic-diva vocal delivery, especially towards the climax. This is her definitive signature ballad.

3) You’re Making Me High



One of the most sensual tracks ever created. Toni Braxton does not hide behind innuendos and sings her heart out, exuding sexuality with every word she sings. An absolute banger, even now.

2) Let It Flow

A heartfelt ode to letting go of a relationship, that is not working out and was never meant to be. Braxton in accompaniment with the genius of songwriter-producer Babyface, curated this magical tune for the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack and it served as one of the highlights of the project, which included names like Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston.

1) He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me



No, it’s not because it won a Grammy, but Toni’s crossover hit ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ sits atop our list, for simply being one of her most recognizable and catchy tunes ever created. Thanks to the absolute genius of producer Rodney Jerkins AKA Darkchild, and of coarse Braxton’s unmistakable vocals – this song still makes you groove, just the same. That’s how you know, it’s a timeless classic.

 

Apart from these 10 unmissable classics, here are a few other songs from Miss Braxton that constitute our ‘honorable mentions’:

Woman
Just Be A Man About It
Spanish Guitar
Seven Whole Days
Never Just For a Ring
Midnite