Today, looking at this sexy beauty, no one would have thought that Tony Braxton grew up in the harsh Puritan family. In the family of Brexton reigned strict religious atmosphere, which was not welcomed by all of pop culture. Therefore, feel the magic and the atmosphere that gives music, Tony was only late at night, when she was hiding in her room and listened to recordings of Stevie wonder, and Quincy Jones at the minimum volume.
It would seem that in such situation it is impossible to become a singer! But fate had different plans for Tony...
Mother of Tony Braxton, received a classical music education and studied Opera singing, encouraged a passion for her five daughters music. Church choir, where Braxton sisters have been singing since early childhood, was a compromise between the world of music and religion. Later, the views of the parents has changed, and secular music came out from under the ban.
Not to miss an opportunity, together with three sisters Tony collects "something like" group "the Braxtons". And the miracle happens! On one of their performances are representatives of "Arista Records". Tony, who by that time beautiful and confident girl, drew the attention of Babyface, renowned musician and producer, who was so stunned by the voice of a fifteen-year-old singer, that he immediately offered her a contract already pollable.
And already in 1991 Tony Braxton debuted with the soundtrack to the movie "Boomerang" with Eddie Murphy. With her song "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" instantly hit the top five of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop.
And although the press from the outset, has dubbed it "the second Whitney Houston", Braxton managed to impress not only for soul fans, but fans of dance music. Charismatic and powerful voice, a variety of vocal inflections, prochuvstvovannee performance and rich emotional palette, beautiful melodies and adjusted arrangements - Toni Braxton was released to the public in shining armor. Her compositions are regularly featured in the Billboard Hot Dance Music. And already in 1993 Toni Braxton was among the winners of the Grammy-93, taking home two awards - best new artist and best soul singer (for the track "Another Sad Love").
By the end of the 90s Toni Braxton has long gone from a timid young debutant, wondering at their success. Already in the spring of 2000 long-play "The Heat" was launched with the second line of the American charts. "This stylish, passionate, charming record, quality urban soul," wrote American reviewers.
In 2001, the artist has expanded his creative role. She made her debut in cinema, starring in the Comedy "Kingdom Come".
In April 2004 Tony makes all of his fans a surprise: on the record label LaFace go best songs singer for the past 10 years. A collection of the most lyrical ballads is called "Ultimate Toni Braxton".
The last 6 years Tony Braxton was working on his album is the seventh Studio album was released on may 4, 2010, entitled "Pulse".
And finally, here it is in Ukraine! December 12, Toni Braxton is one of the few recognized and indeed nationally favorite American soul-pop divas will perform their new album "Pulse" in the National Palace "Ukraine"!
12.12.2010 19:00
The National Palace "Ukraine"
street Krasnoarmeyskaya 124
phone: (044) 247-24-44
Ticket price: 250 -3900 UAH
Source:
Music.itop.net
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