It’s finally here!
After the last few months brought much teasing, Grammy-winning R&B diva Toni Braxton has unleashed her long-awaited new album ‘Sex & Cigarettes.’
Her first solo studio effort since 2010’s ‘Pulse,’ Braxton’s newest set – preceded by critically acclaimed singles ‘Long As I Live’ & ‘Deadwood’ – may only be 8 songs long but certainly packs quite the punch. Boasting ‘Bubbly’ beauty Colbie Caillat as its only feature, ‘Sex’ does feature songwriting and production credits from the likes of Kwame Ogoo, Royce Doherty, Paul Boutin, and, of course, Braxton herself.
Curious to hear what the songstress has cooked up for her 8th go ’round? It awaits inside:
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It’s good! Toni always delivers solid ballads. But it feels like this is missing about 5 up tempo songs. I need a ‘take this ring’ or a ‘please’ type record. She could have even Put that ‘heart away’ Song on there. Anybody know what the deal is with having an 8 song album? Does that increase the chances of the album moving more units because it’s shorter in length?
I am looking forward to this new era and tour. She announced today that she is touring starting in May with all of the Braxtons:
1. Traci is opening.
2. Tamar is up second.
3. Toni is the headliner with Trina and Towanda doing background.
I’m sure the official video for Long As I live will be out shortly but in case anyone wants to see it early here is the low low quality version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8EhqWBRsPI
Yes guys, I’ll be opening up a booth in conjunction with Keyshia cole, it’s a collaborative effort we have deemed “Coloring Books and Fish Plates”. You can catch us in the parking lots of all Toni’s shows and use the code “bonQuiQui” for a free set of crayons and an order of hush puppies with a $20 or more purchase. #BlackAsFuckGurlMagic
Stop impersonating me b!!tch boy and get a life!
Why did she take Heart Away off the album featuring Birdman I loved that song and real Toni Braxton fans no every album has 12 songs on them why does this album only have 8 is this an EP
I love that song too. I play it everyday.
2 added uptempos was all I needed, something fun like take this ring, give it back or hit the freeway that was all this album needed still a 4/5 tho.
Toni this just leaves us hungry for more give us our standard 12 Toni tracks…u killed it…its short af but I love every song especially My Heart
“ My Heart “ has me in tears with emotions taking over. Lawd Toni has done it again ??????
Im loving Missin’, My Heart, Copin, FOH, S** & The Cigarettes, and of course Long As I Live.
YEAH, WE GOT THE SAME TASTE……THOUGH I LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM, THOSE TRACKS U MENTION TAKES ME TO HIGHER PLACES
I LOVE LOVE LOVE ‘SORRY’, TO ADD ON YOUR LIST
Dope!
Too many ballads for my liking, but long as i live is heat and it should’ve been the first single.
Every song on that album is a hit material… she never disappoints I love FOH, COPING, MY HEART, S** AND CIGARETTE, SORRY
INDEED
What happened to the deluxe edition feat En vogue??
Awaits going to pick up her album she’s a beast vocally!!
Love the album hopefully she will
Do a rerelease with heart away I love that track
FOH
S** and cigarettes
Missin
Long as I live
Best tracks
Album is everything. No disappointments. These songs hit home just like her classics. Her song choices and themes are very relateable. TOH is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Been up all night crying over this guy, I just got my senses back.
Long as i live video slays classy rachet.. lol 50 is the new s***!!
I love me some toni,the album is ok but I miss songs she’s known to just kill it but I’m gonna support her
“MY HEART” IS MY FAV … SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL.
VERY GOOD ALBUM .. STILL VERY SHORT. I GIVE IT 7/10
I THINK SOME OF THE SONGS SOUNDS KINDA SIMILAR
“HEART AWAY” WOULD’VE GIVE IT SOME VERSATILITY
ANYWAY, I THINK SHE MADE THAT ALBUM SHORT KNOWING AT THIS POINT OF HER CAREER PPL WOULD LIKE TO HEAR HER OLDER SONGS IN TOUR SO SHE WILL BE ABLE TO PROMOTE THAT ALBUM EASILY WHILE ALSO SINGING MUCH OF THE OLDER MATERIAL..
This album is really good, the material is gorgeous. Even though it’s only 8 tracks there is no filler.., However, with any luck there will a deluxe addition with additional songs.
Toni really delivered with this album, the material plus her vocal delivery throughout is gorgeous. I was nervous about the fact there’s only 8 tracks but there’s no filler.., the real treat though is it feels fresh without being trendy or trying hard to remain current. Toni is fine wine, S** and Cigarettes proves she doesn’t need gimmicks, just well crafted songs and her signature vocal delivery.
WELL SAID, I GIVE YOUR COMMENT 10/10