Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton is an American R&B singer who rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Un-Break My Heart" and "Breathe Again." Known for her rich contralto voice and sultry ballads, she became one of the best-selling female artists of her era.
She has also appeared on Broadway and in reality television.
Lowest female vocal range
- mezzo-sopranoMedium female singing voice
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- raspyRough and grating
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
sultry · smoky · tone · range · register · vibrato · breath control · phrasing
Celebrated female vocalist
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- stage presencePerformer's commanding aura
concert · tour · Vegas residency · reality TV · actress · Broadway · Aida · lupus
Narrow cut or routine
- urbanPertaining to cities
- quiet stormUnderstated yet powerful mood
- new jack swingHip-hop-infused R&B genre
- MotownDetroit's soulful moniker
funk · hiphop · melisma · syncopation · producer · remix · collaboration · soundtrack
Crushing emotional pain
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
torch song · slow jam · romantic · sentimental · longing
contralto
Lowest female vocal range
- mezzo-sopranoMedium female singing voice
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- raspyRough and grating
husky · sultry · smoky · tone · range · register · vibrato · breath control · phrasing · timbre
diva
Celebrated female vocalist
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- entertainerOne who amuses others
stage presence · concert · tour · Vegas residency · reality TV · actress · Broadway · Aida · lupus · advocacy
groove
Narrow cut or routine
- urbanPertaining to cities
- quiet stormUnderstated yet powerful mood
- new jack swingHip-hop-infused R&B genre
Motown · funk · hiphop · melisma · syncopation · producer · remix · collaboration · soundtrack · contemporary
heartbreak
Crushing emotional pain
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
serenade · torch song · slow jam · romantic · sentimental · longing
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
- awardHonor given for merit
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- victoryDefeating an opponent
red carpet · ceremony · Billboard · chart · debut · album · single · hitmaker · platinum · multiplatinum
Toni BraxtonMissy Elliott
M.I.A. · Kelis · Ciara · Janet Jackson · Beyoncé
Toni BraxtonCourtney Love
Joan Jett · Janis Joplin · Alanis Morissette · Björk · Mariah Carey
Toni BraxtonMariah Carey
Celine Dion · Ariana Grande · Whitney Houston · Kate Bush · Dolly Parton