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. And her vocal talent is what unites Secrets and makes it into a first-rate contemporary R&B collection.
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. Secrets does have a couple of weak moments. 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. Nearly equalling the original numbers are contributions by Tony Rich ("Come On Over Here") and R. 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. Kelly, Tony Rich, and Diane Warren and originals by Braxton and Babyface. Reid, while the material is divided between songs written by outside songwriters like R. Like her first album, the majority of Secrets was co-produced by Babyface and his partner L.A. Toni Braxton's second album, Secrets, follows through on the promise of her eponymous debut.
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