Secrets

Released in 1996, Secrets is Toni Braxton's second studio album and the record that cemented her status as a global superstar. Following the massive success of her debut, Braxton reunited with executive producers L.A. Reid and Babyface to create a more mature, varied sound. The album is most famous for 'Un-Break My Heart,' a Diane Warren-penned ballad that spent eleven weeks at number one, but the record's true strength lies in its consistency. It successfully bridged the gap between the hip-hop soul of the era and a more traditional, sophisticated adult contemporary R&B. Critically, it was praised for Braxton's unique vocal range - specifically her ability to utilize her lower register in a genre often dominated by sopranos. The album's commercial performance was staggering, earning an 8x Platinum certification in the US and selling over 15 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling R&B albums of all time.