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TONI BRAXTON RETURNS TO #1 WITH "PULSE"

Posted by Atlantic Records
May 13, 2010

"PULSE," the hugely anticipated label debut from Atlantic recording artist Toni Braxton, has made a stunning #1 entry atop Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums" chart. The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer's first new album in almost five years, "PULSE" also debuted among the top 10 on the Billboard 200.

"PULSE" is highlighted by the hit singles, "Hands Tied" and "Make My Heart." "Hands Tied" is currently a top 10 smash at Urban AC radio outlets nationwide, while "Make My Heart" has quickly become one of the hottest club tracks in the country. Companion video clips for both tracks – directed by famed filmmaker Bille Woodruff, known for such classic Braxton clips as "Un-Break My Heart" and "He Wasn't Man Enough" – premiered online last month and can now be viewed HERE!

"PULSE" is Braxton's most powerful and personal musical statement to date. The legendary singer personally chose to collaborate with a veritable who's-who of red-hot producers and songwriters, including Frank E (Madonna, T.I., Plies, Flo Rida), Steve Mac (Leona Lewis, Il Divo), Lucas Secon (Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls), Harvey Mason & Oak (Chris Brown, Joe, Mario), Troy Taylor (Trey Songz, Kevin Lyttle), Dapo Torimiro (John Legend, David Archuletta, Brandy), and David Foster (Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion).

Toni has been extremely busy making a number of high profile television appearances to herald the release of "PULSE." She is set to perform live on TBS' Lopez Tonight the week of May 25th (check local listings), following recent visits to the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Wendy Williams Show, BET's The Mo'Nique Show, and NBC's The Today Show.

"PULSE" has quickly drawn ecstatic critical acclaim from all corners. USA Today awarded the album three-out-of-four stars, declaring that it "updates (Braxton's) sound without losing its essence." Atlanta's Creative Loafing notes that "It wouldn't be Braxton without a collection of big breathy ballads, a desire fulfilled here in spades." The Washington Post celebrated the album's "scorching dance songs, soft-focused up-tempo ballads and "Un-Break My Heart"-style tear-jerkers."

Braxton is also currently featured on the cover of both Jet and Bleu magazines.

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  • p-tank says
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    You truly did me proud, Toni! "Pulse" is such a great album: smooth, elegant, flawless yet fun! I look forward to the tour and hope U will be coming 2 Italy or Europe. Keep up with the good work: your fans love you, always remember this! And U R the only Soul/R'n'B diva, together with Mary J., who still remains relevant!

  • LSeube says
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    Congratulations, and well deserved! The entire album is fantastic.

  • GlobalCitizen says
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    Indeed a big Congrats to you, Toni. I'm extremely proud of you and appreciative of your work. I'm thrilled (as I'm sure all your fans are), that you didn't compromise your craft by trying to sound too trendy. I'm sorry, there's just such garbage out there (with obvious exceptions) these days that it's so refreshing to hear such great music. I LOVE the entire set -- every single track is beautifully constructed and one immediately realizes the work it took to create such music. Thanks as well for the homage (in my opinion) to R&B at it's finest on tracks like 'No Way'. Your voice moves me in so many ways and in fact I found myself in tears towards the last few songs on the regular CD --'No Way', 'Pulse' and Why Won't You Love Me'.... a handful of artists of your contemporary only come close.

    I also appreciate the vibe of the bonus tracks ...great additions. I can't say enough nice things about this CD--it's close to perfection and I'm praying that other people who aren't aware, get a chance to experience the album as well. And this is a good time to note to Atlantic that though there've been some TV appearance (LOVED the Today Show performance), there needs to more. Oprah (is a must!), Jay Leno, SNL, and perhaps, listening parties (including top celebrities that can spread the word), and then magazine covers (good job on JET but we also need publications along the lines of Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ), the mainstream crossover is essential ... that would greatly enhance record sales and of course notariety.

    Let's ride off the wave of this impressive achievement -- #1 R&B record in the country, and the lady who beat out the best of them to garner a Grammy for Best Female 'Pop' Vocal .....

    Again -- Congrats to you, Toni! :)

  • dkw says
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    Although I am an R&B person by culture and taste, I do like the country leaning tune of "If I Have to Wait" and I also like "No Way" because it is reminisent of her 1st album vocal and music arrangements.

  • Jeff Stevens says
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    CONGRATULATIONS MS. WOMAN OF ALL TIME!! I INDEED DON'T HAVE MUCH APPRECIATION ON THAT KIND OF CHARTS AND EVEN THE GRAMMY AWARDS, I MEAN I STILL LOVE YOU, YOUR MUSIC, CLIPS, MOVIES, APPEARANCES ETC NO MATTER WHAT THEIR POSITIONS ARE. BUT I'M TRULY HAPPY BECAUSE I KNOW THAT YOU'RE HAPPY WITH THIS FRESH NEWS. YOU'RE THE GREATEST EVER, TONI BRAXTON!!

  • Krys Da Haitian Artist says
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    Congratulations on your return to #1! I knew you could do it! I am extremely happy for you. You deserve. Note to Atlantic Records: PLEASE PROMOTE, PROMOTE, PROMOTE PROMOTE Toni's album!!!! She has a GREAT RECORD. Do right by her please. Again, Toni, congrats!
    Chris

  • Krys Da Haitian Artist says
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    I love the entire album. I like all the singles that are currently out and the videos; however, my favorite personal track is "No Way." I love it because I want my better half to understand that there's "no way" that I can leave her. Dr. G, I love you. Toni, you are a mega talent and I support you 100%. Chris

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