Toni Braxton is back. Officially.
The R&B legend has debuted ‘Deadwood’ – the lead single from her new album ‘Sex & Cigarettes.‘ Due in the coming months, it’s the diva’s first solo body of work in over seven years.
Braxton co-wrote the song with Royce Doherty, Kwame Ogoo, and ‘Love On The Brain’ mastermind Fred Ball, who also produced the track.
Discussing the sonic and lyrical rooting of her new material, the 7-time Grammy winner says it’s “grown” and unapologetic.
So what are you waiting for? Listen to ‘Deadwood’ below…
Welcome back Toni!
Ever in fine-form, this gorgeous guitar-led offering proves that her tone has lost none of its buttery brilliance. The production serves as a slick, crisp vehicle driving the song’s lyrical agenda and does so dynamically. Marvellous melody and memorable hook too.
In an era where many of her peers are struggling to cater to the youth, it’s great to see Ms.Braxton stick to her tried and true sound and audience. This has Urban A/C hit written all over at it. And deservingly so.
OMG!!! I JUST GOT MINE AND THE JAM IS SO HOT… AMAIZING HIT MATERIAL… SHE NEVER DISAPOINTS!
I don’t like it. Still come through living legend Toni Braxton ?
Actually sounds good to me!! ??
Gosh! I got depressed. Like her mother said in the biopic, she sings about pain. I especially like that she didn’t try to do any dramatic vocals.
So excited ! Love it !
What a comeback..Toni Never dissapoints
Some of her peers appeal to a wider audience than she does. The Urban AC market doesnt help these artists move many units. Sam you just say anything. Being contemporary doesn’t equal chasing a certain demographic.. A few artists appeal to more than one audience..
lol then why are her peers flopping without any hits, and ending up in vegas or as opening acts? lmao
They’re charting better & making more money in Vegas too. It’s called a residency. On top of that a residency is legit.. Not to mention that a few of them are doing awesome in (Arena) tours.. This song will not chart past the Urban AC chart. Nice try silly..
Delusional lambs. Didn’t mariah flop on that tour with Lionel ? She wasn’t even a headliner. She never had a decent touring career. by the way, she’s release more flop singles this decade then all her peers. Up out my face, almost home, I Don’t , you’re mine, art of letting go, All I want for christmas 2, oh santa, Triumphant. gimme a break.
vegas is for hasbeens, stop with all the excuses for this dried up alcoholic.
mariah also can’t get a #1 album to save her life this decade.
Toni was one of the originals with a residency in Vegas don’t forget. She had to quit her show when she was diagnosed with Lupus.
Mariah will NEVER be washed up. She will always be the legend that she is while you h*** are struggling to survive… 😉
The title is very appropriate for this song!
This song definitely fits in the urban A/C lane. Glad to see Toni back and more confident than ever. The song is classic Toni and that is a great thing.
Welcome back, Toni! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album…
Yooooooooossssssss Toni!!! Nice jam!
I wasn’t blown away by the song tbh but I know their will be some fire on the host album
This song will be a HIT..Toni is surely Back..
Yuck. She’s on Def Jam? They couldn’t have found her a more suitable label at UMG than Def Jam.
She won her last Grammy on Def Jam, what is the point? Toni been there done that and staying with her fans. This is classic Toni!!
Not a good song. Sorry
I’m happy for Toni return as she is my fav artist ever. I’m glad she went the classic route instead of trying to be trendy. However I didn’t the tingles I was hoping from the song. I wanted to be emotionally connected and just moved by the song as I do with much of Toni’s music. This didn’t do it for me
She’s also one of my favorite artists EVER. Her voice is one of a kind. A living legend.
It’s not bad, it also sounds familiar, was this song sampled? Hymn For The Weekend? Idk but it sounds familiar… it sounds like a filler track. But I give it a 6 out of 10
Yes yes yes! This is hot!! There’s not enough heartfelt music like this anymore. It feels heartfelt and genuine.
I love it because it’s new Toni, but I don’t think it’s an automatic hit. More of a filler. A good filler. It’ll get plays from me.
Not sure I can hear this on the radio, but it’s better than average. It’s a cool simple jam.
The verses sound similar to the verses in Freedom (Bey) … just the melody .. not staying it was copied . But it sounded familiar to me … and then I realised .
The song is whack btw… I’m not sure who she made this for ?
For her REAl fans, this is classic Toni, and people be loving it
Infact the reviews have been awesome! This is grown song… and very classic. This track just further proves her legendary status..
Not for ghetto twerkers and “ratchet” low-lifes.
You go Toni you never disappoint.Thanks for the grown and s***.