Atlantic Records is proud to announce the addition of legendary R&B superstar Toni Braxton to its storied roster. The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer will unveil her hugely anticipated label debut on February 2nd, 2010.

"Atlantic Records has a rich heritage of great soul voices, from Ray Charles to Aretha Franklin, from Otis Redding to Roberta Flack," said Atlantic Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman. "Last year, we had the rare opportunity to bring another R&B icon into the Atlantic family, and for me it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Toni Braxton is not only one of the greatest voices of all time, but she is a charismatic superstar with an incredible list of achievements. She has sold over 40 million records worldwide, has had 15 Top Ten Billboard hits, earned six Grammy Awards, and the list goes on and on. Above all, there has always been that fantastic voice, filled with passion and beauty and soul. I believe that Toni has made the most spectacular album. It's the culmination of everything that has come before… a brilliant reflection of her experiences in music and in life. It's the start of an exciting new chapter – one which all of us at Atlantic are so very proud to be part of."

"Yesterday," the first single from the album, is now on sale exclusively at www.ToniBraxton.com. A companion video – directed by famed filmmaker Bille Woodruff, known for such classic Braxton clips as "Un-Break My Heart" and "He Wasn't Man Enough" – was filmed earlier this month in Los Angeles and is currently in post-production with a premiere date to be announced later.

The as-yet-untitled album looks to be Toni's most powerful and personal musical statement to date. Braxton 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). What's more, the album features a guest appearance from Toni's new Atlantic labelmate, R&B/hip-hop sensation Trey Songz, who lends his distinctive vocal stylings to the aforementioned single, "Yesterday."

http://www.tonibraxton.com/news/toni-braxton-joins-the-atlantic-family/

The as-yet-untitled album looks to be Toni's most powerful and personal musical statement to date. Braxton 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). What's more, the album features a guest appearance from Toni's new Atlantic labelmate, R&B/hip-hop sensation Trey Songz, who lends his distinctive vocal stylings to the aforementioned single, "Yesterday."

Yawn.

She's still trying to make herself happen? The 90's are over dear, time to zero in on your core audience instead of fickle younger audiences who will see you as "old" regardless.

And damn, how many labels has she been dropped from in the past 10 years?

Edited November 18, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

LOL. Her strong suit are her ballads. Love the one she did with R. Kelly "I Don't Want To." So pathetic, depressing. I LOVED IT!

When I first heard "He Wasn't Man Enough For Me" I thought Elvis had come back from the dead.

LMAO!

When I first heard "He Wasn't Man Enough For Me" I thought Elvis had come back from the dead.

Is that good or bad?

Is that good or bad?

BAD!

It took that song being on her greatest hits for me to be able to fully appreciate it.

Toni's voice sounds amazing at times, then I'm mystified about why I ever liked her. Her three sisters from The Braxtons sound similar to her, but have bigger range. I wonder how well this new album will do. I must applaud her because she got this deal off the back of Dancing with the Stars. Most people do that show hoping to get a career boost and rarely do. Even Mel B who is still hugely popular from the show and Spice Girls, couldn't get a record deal.

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You are so yesterday?!

I really like her voice — I really, really do — but what is this?

You are so yesterday?!

I really like her voice — I really, really do — but what is this?

She just needs to give up trying to appeal to these 12-25 year olds and sing her signature suicide notes.

And the taaaacky video?!?

The awful art direction, the cheap sets and clothes?!

And the taaaacky video?!?

The awful art direction, the cheap sets and clothes?!

I thought she was ripping off Mariah Carey in this video, minus the underwear modeling. That was just cheap RuPaul.

The piano playing was really funny. You don't seriously expect me to believe she's playing something other than chopsticks on that piano.

And it's Billie Woodruff!

RE: the piano — doesn't she have a degree in music teaching or something like that? [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesterday_%28Toni_Braxton_song%29#cite_note-12]

Apparently that song jumped from 96th to 12th place Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Pulse is now available for pre-order:

http://tonibraxton.com/preorder/?intcmp=tb-fb-031510

What a cheap album cover.

What a cheap album cover.

Who cares if the album cover is cheap...lol

The important thing is/are the songs good??

She hasn't had a hit in years.