Secrets

by Toni Braxton

Overview

Toni Braxton's second album, Secrets, follows through on the promise of her eponymous debut. Like her first album, the majority of Secrets was co-produced by Babyface and his partner L.A. Reid, while the material is divided between songs written by outside songwriters like R. Kelly, Tony Rich, and Diane Warren and originals by Braxton and Babyface. Braxton and Babyface's collaborations are the highlights of the album, combining rich melodies and gorgeous choruses with subtle, clever lyrics that are never laced with cliches. Nearly equalling the original numbers are contributions by Tony Rich ("Come On Over Here") and R. Kelly ("I Don't Want To"); with these tracks, both musicians demonstrate why they are considered two of the top songwriters in '90s R&B and soul. Secrets does have a couple of weak moments. The numbers produced by David Foster are too predictable in their slick commercial appeal, but Braxton manages to infuse the songs with life and passion that elevates them beyond their generic confines. And her vocal talent is what unites Secrets and makes it into a first-rate contemporary R&B collection. Braxton is a singer who can cross over into the smooth confines of adult contemporary radio without losing or betraying the soul that lies at the foundation of her music, and her talent burns at its brightest on Secrets. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/18/1996
Label:	Laface
UPC:	0886919867220

Tracks

1. Come on Over Here
2. You're Makin Me High
3. There's No Me Without You
4. Un-Break My Heart
5. Talking in His Sleep
6. How Could an Angel Break My Heart
7. Find Me a Man
8. Let It Flow
9. Why Should I Care
10. I Don't Want To
11. I Love Me Some Him
12. In the Late of Night/Toni's Secrets

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Toni Braxton   Primary Artist,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Kenny G   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Saxophone
Chante Moore   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Babyface   Guest Artist,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background),Guitar
R. Kelly   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Bryce Wilson   Guest Artist
David Foster   Guest Artist
Tony Rich   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Sherree Ford-Payne   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Luis Conte   Guest Artist,Percussion
Shanice   Guest Artist
Michael Thompson   Guitar,Guitar (Electric),Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Marc Nelson   Vocals (Background)
Ivy Scoff   Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jakkai Butler   Vocals (Background)
Greg Phillinganes   Fender Rhodes,Piano (Electric),Piano
Dean Parks   Guitar (Acoustic)
Jeremy Lubbock   Conductor,String Conductor
Nathan East   Bass
Keith Crouch   Organ (Hammond)
Shanice Wilson   Vocals (Background)
Reggie Griffin   Guitar
Reggie Hamilton   Bass
Andrea Martin   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Adam Clough   Remixing,Additional Production
"Bassy" Bob Brockman   Mixing
Jonathan Buck   Composer,Lyricist
Randy Walker   Engineer,MIDI Programming
Tim Lennox   Remixing,Additional Production
Carsten Schack   Composer
Candy Tookes   A&R
Sharliss Asbury   A&R
Robbes Stieglitz   Assistant Engineer
John Shrive   Assistant Engineer
Andrea Martin   Lyricist,Composer,Lyricist
Jon Merchant   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Robert Kelly   Composer
Neal H. Pogue   Engineer
Robbes Steiglitz   Assistant Engineer
K.C. Porter   Remixing,Additional Production
Marc Nelson   Composer,Lyricist
Kenneth Edmonds   Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Soulshock & Karlin   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Felipe Elgueta   Engineer
Frankie Knuckles   Remixing,Additional Production
Satoshi Tomiie   Producer,Additional Production
Peter Mokran   Mixing,Engineer
David Foster   Arranger,Producer,Keyboard Programming
Antonio Reid   Executive Producer
Al Schmitt   String Engineer
Brad Haehnel   Assistant Engineer
Toni Braxton   Composer,Lyricist,Creative Director,Vocal Arrangement,Executive Producer
Glen Marchese   Assistant Engineer
Frank Gonzales   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Ivy Skoff   Production Coordination
Kyle Bess   Assistant Engineer
Larry Schalit   Assistant Engineer
Herb Powers   Mastering
Sharon Daley   A&R
Colin Thorpe   Remixing
Gloria Stewart   Composer,Lyricist
D.L. Warfield   Design
Darrell Spencer   Composer,Lyricist
Randee St. Nicholas   Photography
Nigel Sawyer   Design Assistant
Booker T. Jones III   Mixing
Ivy Scoff   Production Coordination
Davett Singletary   Art Direction
Marnie Riley   Assistant,Mixing Assistant
Eugene Lo   Engineer,Producer
Bob Brockmann   Mixing
Bryan Reminic   Assistant Engineer
Bill Kinsley   Assistant Engineer
Jin Choi   Assistant Engineer
Tony Rich   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Instrumentation
Russell Elevado   Engineer
David Morales   Remixing,Additional Production
Dave Reitzas   String Engineer
John Merchant   Assistant Engineer
Jon Gass   Mixing
Jon Buck   Composer
Jon B.   Composer,Lyricist
Jeremy Lubbock   String Arrangements
Karlin   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
R. Kelly   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Instrumentation
Babyface   Drum Programming,Keyboard Programming,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Kenneth Karlin   Composer
Keith Crouch   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Instrumentation,Vocal Arrangement
Leslie Brathwaite   Engineer
L.A. Reid   Producer,Vocal Arrangement
Richard Huredia   Assistant Engineer
Mick Guzauski   Mixing
Ron Lowe   Assistant,Mixing Assistant
John Frye   Assistant Engineer
Diane Warren   Composer,Lyricist
Tim Thomas   Vocal Arrangement
Brandon Harris   Assistant Engineer
Brad Gilderman   Engineer
Bryce Wilson   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Remixing,Drum Programming,Keyboard Programming,Additional Production
Manny Marroquin   Engineer
Hex Hector   Additional Production
Paul Boutin   Assistant Engineer
Simon Franglen   Synclavier Programming
Soulshock   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Soul Solution   Additional Production