Title: Secrets Artist: Toni Braxton Release Date: 6/18/1996 Label: BMG, La Face Duration: 54:56 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 4988017643990, 730082602020, 208311592270 Genre: Rhythm & Blues Styles: Urban, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary R&B Moods: Romantic, Sensual, Smooth, Soothing, Sentimental, Sexy, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sexual, Reflective, Intimate, Calm/Peaceful, Elegant, Stylish Total Copies: 89 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

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

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD BMG 37784 1996 CD La Face 6020 1996 CD La Face 26020

Secrets [Japan Bonus Tracks]

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 clichés. 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, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Schmitt Engineer Andrea Martin Vocals (Background) Babyface Producer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Vocals (Background), Executive Producer, Guitar, Keyboards Billy Kinsley Assistant Engineer Bob Brockman Mixing Booker T. Jones Mixing Brad Gilderman Engineer Brad Haehnel Assistant Engineer Brandon Harris Assistant Engineer Brayn Reminic ?, Assistant Engineer Bryce Wilson Drum Programming, Programming Carla Harrison Hair Stylist Chanté Moore Vocals (Background) D.L. Warfield Design Dave Reitzas Engineer Davett Singletary Art Direction David Foster Programming, Arranger, Producer Dean Parks Guitar (Acoustic) Elaine Wallace Hair Stylist Eugene Lo Engineer Felipe Elgueta Engineer Frank González Assistant Engineer Glen Marchese Assistant Engineer Greg Phillinganes Piano, Synthesizer Herb Powers Mastering Ivy Scoff Production Coordination Jakkai Butler Vocals (Background) Jeremy Lubbock String Arrangements, Conductor Jin Choi Assistant Engineer John Frye Assistant Engineer John Merchant Assistant Engineer John Shrive Assistant Engineer Jon Gass Mixing Keith Crouch Arranger, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Organ, Multi Instruments, Engineer Kenny G Saxophone Kyle Bess Assistant Engineer L.A. Reid Executive Producer, Vocal Arrangement Larry Schalit Assistant Engineer Leslie Brathwaite Engineer Luis Conte Percussion Manny Marroquin Engineer Marc Nelson Vocals (Background) Marie Davis Hair Stylist Marnie Riley Mixing Assistant Michael Thompson Guitar (Electric) Mick Guzauski Mixing Nathan East Bass Neil Pogue Engineer Nigel Sawyer Design Paul Boutin Assistant Engineer Peter Mokran Engineer, Mixing R. Kelly Mixing, Vocals (Background), Producer, Arranger, Multi Instruments Randee Saint Nicholas Photography Randy Walker Programming Reggie Hamilton Bass Richard Huredia Assistant Engineer Robbes Stieglitz Assistant Engineer Ron Lowe Mixing Assistant Shanice Vocals (Background) Sherree Ford-Payne Vocals (Background) Simon Franglen Synclavier Soulshock Arranger, Producer Terri Apanasewicz Make-Up Tim Thomas Vocal Arrangement Toni Braxton Creative Director, Vocals, Main Performer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background), Executive Producer Tony Rich Arranger, Multi Instruments, Vocals (Background), Producer