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Toni Braxton

Toni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide...

 compilation album

Compilation album

A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...

 in Sony BMG's The Essential series. Released in February 2007, it follows the earlier compilations Ultimate Toni Braxton

Ultimate Toni Braxton

Ultimate Toni Braxton, released in 2003, is the first greatest hits collection by R&B singer Toni Braxton. It features many of her greatest hits, and includes all the singles from her debut Toni Braxton and all but one of the singles from her second album Secrets...

, released in 2003, and Braxton's Platinum & Gold Collection

Platinum & Gold Collection

Platinum & Gold Collection is a series of budget-priced greatest hits compilations for recording artists on the labels of Sony BMG. The series was launched as a Sony BMG counterpart to Universal Music Group's successful 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection series...

, released in 2004. The Essential is a 2 disc album with thirty-six of Braxton's best songs. It also includes a previously unreleased song, "The Time of Our Lives", and a song done with her sister group The Braxtons

The Braxtons

The Braxtons were an American R&B girl group consisting of sisters Toni Braxton, Traci Braxton, Towanda Braxton, Trina Braxton, and Tamar Braxton...

, "The Good Life". In Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

, the album was released under the name The Best So Far with an alternative cover, but the track listing remained the same. Recently in Now magazine it was stated that Braxton did a commercial to advertise for the album so she could get money to pay for her sons college funds.

Track listing

The Essential Toni Braxton

• Disc 1

1. "Love Shoulda Brought You Home
   Love Shoulda Brought You Home
   "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" is the first solo single by American R&B singer Toni Braxton. The song was written by Babyface, Daryl Simmons, and Bo Watson, and was featured on the soundtrack to the 1992 romantic comedy film Boomerang. It served as the follow-up to Braxton's duet with Babyface...
   
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2. "I Love Me Some Him
   I Love Me Some Him
   "I Love Me Some Him" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton from her second studio album, Secrets . Written by Andrea Martin and Gloria Stewart and produced by the Danish duo Soulshock & Karlin, the song was released as the flipside to the album's third single, "I Don't Want To", solely in...
   
   "
3. "Tell Me"
4. "You're Makin' Me High
   You're Makin' Me High
   "You're Makin' Me High" is the lead single from Toni Braxton's second studio album, Secrets . A joint collaboration between the Grammy Award-winning producer Babyface and Bryce Wilson resulted in this mid-tempo song...
   
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5. "He Wasn't Man Enough
   He Wasn't Man Enough
   "He Wasn't Man Enough" is a song from American R&B recording artist and songwriter Toni Braxton, and was released as the lead single from her third studio album, The Heat . The song was released on March 7, 200 by LaFace Records. The song was produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jenkins. "He Wasn't Man...
   
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6. "Just Be a Man About It
   Just Be a Man About It
   "Just Be a Man About It" is the second single from Toni Braxton's third studio album, The Heat . It was released as a DVD single in the United States on November 21, 2000 and in Canada on February 6, 2001.-Music video:...
   
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7. "How Many Ways
   How Many Ways
   "How Many Ways" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Toni Braxton from her self-titled debut album, Toni Braxton . The protagonist of the composition, co-written by Braxton herself, declares there are many ways in which she loves her man...
   
   " (R.Kelly Remix)
8. "Breathe Again
   Breathe Again
   "Breathe Again" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton from her self-titled debut album, Toni Braxton . Written by Babyface and produced by L. A. Reid, Babyface, and Daryl Simmons, the ballad was released as the album's second single, garnering heavy airplay during late 1993 and early 1994,...
   
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9. "You Mean the World to Me
   You Mean The World To Me
   "You Mean the World to Me" is the fourth single from Toni Braxton's self-titled debut album, Toni Braxton . The track was released in March 1994 and was a radio hit, peaking at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs...
   
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10. "I Belong to You
    I Belong To You (Toni Braxton song)
    "I Belong to You" a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton from her self-titled debut album, Toni Braxton . Written by Vassal Benford and Ronald Spearman and produced by Benford, it was released as the album's fifth and final single in the United States, containing "How Many Ways" as its B-side...
    
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11. "How Could an Angel Break My Heart
    How Could an Angel Break My Heart
    "How Could an Angel Break My Heart" is the fourth and final single from Toni Braxton's second studio album, Secrets . The song, co-written by Braxton and Babyface and produced by Babyface, features Kenny G on the saxophone...
    
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12. "Un-Break My Heart
    Un-Break My Heart
    "Un-Break My Heart" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton from her second studio album, Secrets . Written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, the ballad was released as the album's second single...
    
    "
13. "Another Sad Love Song
    Another Sad Love Song
    "Another Sad Love Song" is the first official single from Toni Braxton's self-titled debut album, Toni Braxton . After the success of "Love Shoulda Brought You Home", Braxton followed up with this R&B mid-tempo single. The song proved to be a success, giving Braxton her first U.S...
    
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14. "Seven Whole Days
    Seven Whole Days
    "Seven Whole Days" is the third single from Toni Braxton's self-titled debut album, Toni Braxton . The track describes a romance that was fading. As the single was not commercially released in the United States, it was ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, and only managed to chart on the...
    
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15. "I Don't Want To
    I Don't Want To
    "I Don't Want To" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton, released as the third single from her second studio album, Secrets . Written and produced by R. Kelly, this ballad describes the agony of a break-up. The single—released in the U.S...
    
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16. "Give U My Heart
    Give U My Heart
    "Give U My Heart" is a song recorded by American R&B singers Babyface and Toni Braxton for the soundtrack to the 1992 film Boomerang. The collaboration was released as a single the same year, reaching number twenty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs...
    
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    • Disc 2
17. "The Heat"
18. "Gimme Some" (featuring Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC
    TLC (band)
    TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper-singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas it found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats...
    
    )
19. "There's No Me Without You"
20. "Why Should I Care"
21. "Spanish Guitar
    Spanish Guitar (song)
    "Spanish Guitar" is the third single from Toni Braxton's third studio album, The Heat . Released in 2000, the song was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, the same team behind Braxton's 1996 smash hit "Un-Break My Heart"...
    
    " (Royal Garden Flamenco Remix)
22. "I'm Still Breathing"
23. "Me & My Boyfriend"
24. "Give It Back" (featuring The Big Tymers)
25. "The Time of Our Lives
    The Time of Our Lives
    "The Time of Our Lives" is a song recorded by multinational operatic pop quartet Il Divo and American R&B singer Toni Braxton to serve as the official theme song for the 2006 FIFA World Cup football tournament...
    
    " (featuring Il Divo
    Il Divo
    Il Divo is a multinational operatic pop vocal group created by music manager, executive, and reality TV star Simon Cowell. Formed in the United Kingdom, they are also signed to Cowell's record label, Syco Music...
    
    )
26. "He Wasn't Man Enough
    He Wasn't Man Enough
    "He Wasn't Man Enough" is a song from American R&B recording artist and songwriter Toni Braxton, and was released as the lead single from her third studio album, The Heat . The song was released on March 7, 200 by LaFace Records. The song was produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jenkins. "He Wasn't Man...
    
    " (Junior Vasquez
    Junior Vasquez
    Junior Vasquez, , is an American club DJ and remixer/producer.-Career:...
    
     Marathon Remix)
27. "Un-Break My Heart
    Un-Break My Heart
    "Un-Break My Heart" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton from her second studio album, Secrets . Written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, the ballad was released as the album's second single...
    
    " (Frankie Knuckles
    Frankie Knuckles
    Frankie Knuckles is an American DJ, record producer and remix artist. He played an important role in developing house music as a Chicago DJ in the 1980s and he helped to popularize house music in the 1990s, with his work as a producer and remixer...
    
    ' Franktidrama club remix)
28. "Hit the Freeway
    Hit the Freeway
    "Hit the Freeway" is the only single from American recording artist Toni Braxton's fourth studio album, More Than a Woman , featuring American rapper Loon. As a result of the poor chart performance of "Hit the Freeway", no more singles from More Than a Woman were released...
    
    " (featuring Loon
    Loon (rapper)
    Amir Junaid Muhadith best known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper that was formerly part of P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records, where he released his self-titled debut album, Loon. He has also made many guest appearances on songs of the R&B and hip hop genres. He is best known for his...
    
    )
29. "Come On Over Here"
30. "Let It Flow
    Let It Flow (song)
    "Let It Flow" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton. Written and produced by Babyface, the song was originally recorded for, and included on, the soundtrack to the 1995 motion picture Waiting to Exhale....
    
    "
31. "The Little Things" (Previously Unreleased)
32. "Good Life
    Good Life (The Braxtons song)
    "Good Life" is a 1990 single by The Braxtons, featuring Toni Braxton and her four sisters: Towanda, Trina, Traci, and Tamar Braxton. "Good Life", written by the German songwriting/production team Klarmann/Weber, was Toni Braxton's first professional recording.Toni Braxton and her sisters signed...
    
    " (The Braxtons
    The Braxtons
    The Braxtons were an American R&B girl group consisting of sisters Toni Braxton, Traci Braxton, Towanda Braxton, Trina Braxton, and Tamar Braxton...
    
    )

The Best So Far
(edition of Brazil released April, 2007)

1. Un-Break My Heart
   Un-Break My Heart
   "Un-Break My Heart" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton from her second studio album, Secrets . Written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, the ballad was released as the album's second single...
   
    
2. How Could an Angel Break My Heart
3. I Don't Want To
4. Breathe Again
5. You're Makin´ Me High
6. Another Sad Love Song
7. He Wasn't Man Enough
8. Spanish Guitar
9. Let It Flow
10. You Mean the World To Me
11. Why Should I Care
12. Love Shoulda Brought You Home
13. I Belong To You
14. The Time of Our Lives
    The Time of Our Lives
    "The Time of Our Lives" is a song recorded by multinational operatic pop quartet Il Divo and American R&B singer Toni Braxton to serve as the official theme song for the 2006 FIFA World Cup football tournament...
    
     (The Official Song of the 2006 Fifa Worldcup Germany)

Chart performance

Country	Peak position	Certification	Sales
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...	48	Not Certified	20,000