Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton is the singer's 1993 debut, rooted in contemporary R&B and pop with touches of quiet storm and hip hop influenced production. The album pairs Braxton's deep, smoky contralto with lush, string tinged arrangements and a mix of torch ballads and midtempo grooves that emphasize themes of love and heartbreak. It introduced her as a distinctive voice in 1990s R&B and established the musical approach she built on in later records.