#Trina Braxton

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Aaliyah pictured with Tamar, Towanda and Trina Braxton of The Braxton Sisters @ Impact Music Convention (1997)

Photographed by: Raymond Boyd

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Throwback: Toni Braxton: Seven Whole Days

Toni Braxton's "Seven Whole Days" is the third single from her 1993 eponymous debut album. L.A. Reid, Babyface, and Daryl Simmons understood how to write for Braxton's wanton contralto that conveyed sensuousness and heartbreak at the same time. "Seven Whole Days" was about the end of a romantic relationship and Braxton's album was getting more popular with each single. Critics and fans immediately praised "Seven Whole Days" but the irony is that Braxton didn't like the song or want to record it. The video featured Braxton singing on a stage with her sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar singing backup for her. The success of Braxton's album garnered three Grammys, two American Music Awards, multiplatinum sales, and top ten status in five countries. Thirty-one years later, Braxton's album still holds its weight as a classic and the Braxton family are pop culture stars. Braxton released her ninth studio album, Spell My Name, in 2020. 

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Tamar Estine Braxton (born March 17, 1977) is a singer and television personality.

She began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons, an R&B singing group formed with her sisters. The Braxtons released their debut album, So Many Ways, as a trio in 1996, and disbanded. In 2000, she released her debut self-titled album through DreamWorks Records. She released her second studio album, Love and War (2013), through Epic Records, which reached the number two position on the Billboard 200 chart. She released her fourth and fifth albums, Calling All Lovers (2015) and Bluebird of Happiness (2017). She has won a BET Award and three Soul Train Music Awards throughout her career. She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

She starred in Braxton Family Values alongside her mother and sisters. She served as a co-host on The Real (2013-16) for which she received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations. In 2019, she won the second season of Celebrity Big Brother.

She was born to Michael and Evelyn Braxton in Severn, Maryland. The youngest of the Braxtons’ six children, she started singing as a toddler. The Braxton children would enter their church choir, where their father was a pastor. She and her sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, and Trina, signed their first record deal with Arista Records in 1989. In 1990, they released their first single, “Good Life”, which peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.

She married music producer Darrell “Delite” Allamby (2001-2003). She married Vincent Herbert (2008-2019). They have a son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #womenshistorymonth

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“Tamar” - The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous

Many fans think Tamar started her music career as a break-out reality star from “Braxton Family Values” with her 2013 album “Love and War”. A select few Tamartians know there was a body of work before all of that. “Tamar” or some may remember it as “Ridiculous”.

Let’s take a deep dive, shall we?

Any Braxton Family Values fan knows the story of how Toni Braxton was picked out by Babyface and L.A. Reid from the original quintet group “The Braxtons” and left to start her solo career. Nevertheless, Toni Braxton always promised her sisters she’ll come back for them. Indeed, she did with a record deal for the remaining 4 sisters; Trina, Towanda, Traci, and Tamar. Unfortunately, Traci was pregnant at the time of signing and planned to return to the group after her pregnancy.

Then, there were 3. In 1996, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar turned into a trio and released their debut album, “So Many Ways”.  Beautiful yet underrated tracks like “Take Home to Momma” and “Girl on the Side” (based on a true story of how Tamar unknowingly became a side chick) graced the album but did not see the commercial success of a Destiny’s Child or even a Brownstone. However, from Tamar’s lead vocals she showcased in this new trio, she began working with Tricky Stewart and Red Zone Entertainment on an EP in hopes of being noticed by a record label. This led to the future disbandment of The Braxtons and the beginning of Tamar’s solo career with a record deal with DreamWorks. Deja vu?

Now, in the beginning, there was “Ridiculous”, the original titled debut album, and she broke out to the music scene with, some critics will call her “The Parkers” -esque single, “Get None”, released in 1999 produced by Jermaine Dupri, and background vocals sung by Mya. it was an empowering anthem telling men,  “stop trying to use cash to get you some ass because you ain’t gon get none”. No reason why this should not have been a chart-topping success? Yet it was not. Peaking at #59 on R&B Billboard Charts, it failed to catch the attention of radio stations nationwide, and Dreamworks panicked. 

The now-defunct label, Dreamworks, changed the tone of this project and leaned into the sound Tamar’s big sister, Toni Braxton, was known for - the big, R&B ballad. Now, in the new millennium of 2000, Tamar’s new self-titled album “Tamar” led with a Toni Braxton-like follow-up single,  “If You Don’t Wanna Love Me” giving very much Fantasia’s mantra “if you don’t want me, then don’t talk to me”. Shoutout to Latocha Scott from Xscape for co-writing this masterpiece! The single peaked at #89 on R&B’s Billboard Charts and the album was released in the following months charting at #127 on the Billboard 200.

Now, let’s dive into some background with this album. Many people assume Vincent Hubert was her 1st husband. Indeed, he was not. Co-writer of tracks of the "Tamar" album, “Money Can’t Buy You Love” and “Once Again”, Darrell “Delite” Allamby was married to Tamar Braxton briefly between 2000-2003. Despite Darrell being a writer of one of my favorite artists’ hit single “Whatcha Gon Do '' by Link (he’s getting a deep dive, too, so stay tuned), Tamar has claimed severe abuse allegations in that marriage and has publicly shied away from this topic numerous times. Additionally, Tamar has come forward multiple times on how she really wasn’t ready for fame and simply thought she was going to be an 18-year-old Mariah Carey, and simply was not there yet.

Now, with all that being said. I completely understand why Tamar acts as if this album never exists. If my abusive ex-husband was associated with my commercially unsuccessful debut album, I would ignore it as well. However, as artists tend to forget, songs are art. People from all over the world connect to this album and wish she’ll shed some light on some of these gems.

Personally, I learned of this album’s existence in Season 1 of the Braxton Family Values in 2011. At the tender age of 11, I came across “If You Don’t Wanna Love Me” and thought it was a nice song, but it didn’t stick to me like Toni’s records. 10 years passed, and now 21, I went through a situationship break-up and only the REAL know situationship break-ups hurt more than the real ones. Anyway, after I played “Where’s the Good in Goodbye” by the Braxtons to death. I found myself on Tamar’s track, “I’m Over You”, and I played it until I really meant just that. I’m over him. Then, after that situationship, I upgraded to a relationship and played “Miss Your Kiss” by Tamar for the whole 9 months. Then, as I re-evaluated some things in the relationship, I noticed that man was financially irresponsible and incapable of understanding the basic components of chivalry. I blasted “Money Can’t Buy You Love” and “You Don’t Know” to classes senior year. When I finally got the guts to finally break up with him, I played “Get Mine” and knew I would be okay.

In summary, Tamar’s album helped me get through every stage of love in one album. From the beginning to the end. Tamar’s sophomore album was the polar opposite in terms of commercial success. Tamar has mentioned how she was mentally and spiritually ready to receive fame and accolades with the second album. However, I’d love to see Tamar embrace “Tamar” more. A good album doesn't merit success only on Billboard chart positions or award nominations. It’s based on the stories it tells and the people like me who got through tough times with that album. I think the sooner Tamar can accept her personal good and bad memories associated with this album, the sooner fans can see her perform and acknowledge this well-produced and well-written body of work, “Tamar”.

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RonReaco Lee Kontrol Magazine Cover Release Party & Survivor's Remorse Celebration Kontrol Magazine Homme had a cover unveiling party for Survivor's Remorse star RonReaco Lee as well as the celebration of the season four for Survivors Remorse which comes back on August 20 My Bday on Starz. I had the pleasure of meeting most of the cast. Jessie Usher was so dope and down to earth, dancing to all the latest jams and enjoying himself. Tichina Arnold was amazing and brought everything you love from on screen into real life. Erica Ash was stunning it was my first time seeing her in person and she was flawless head to toe. Her skin, her dress, her hair was shining, shining, shining yeah. Her sister Adrienne Ash flawless too. Teyonah Parris was there all smiles and being amazing. RonReaco Lee the man of the hour. He was soaking up his moment in the sun because we were there to celebrate his magazine cover for Kontrol Homme.  I had the pleasure of attending this wonderful event last night and I think there's one word that can sum up my feeling for the night.... grateful. These are the people I would see on online and TV and say one day I'm gonna be in a room with these people and I would say it's gonna be my moment for life one day. Well, that one day was today. Nikki Nicole, Fadelf Jackson D'usse The Bartenders Of The Marke Desserts by: Brown Sugar Mrs. Roderica & Mrs. Janice Jenaya Faulkner Travis Cure Karras Jordan, Zimzon LeLo, Stevie Baggs, Travis Cure Trina Braxton Jayson Glenn RonReaco Lee Erica Ash, Jenaya Faulkner Jessie Usher Kirklan H Krystal, Nikki Nicole Nikki Nicole, Fadelf Jackson Sonja Norwood  

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Trina & Towanda Braxton Interview | The Braxtons | We TV

Trina & Towanda Braxton Interview by Big Gold Belt Media –Synopsis:The Braxtons premieres on Friday, August 9 at 9:30pm ET with new episodes available on We TV and streaming on ALLBLK every Friday. In this new series, the fierce Braxton women reunite for the first time since the loss of their beloved sister, Traci, offering viewers a raw and unfiltered look at the family’s highs and lows across…

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Raz B, Trina Braxton, and Joe Barksdale Among Honorees at Friends of Zyion Foundation Inaugural Honors Gala!

(DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) May 11, 2023 –  Next week, Friends of Zyion (“FOZ”), an organization dedicated to autism and other neurodivergent disorders, will be hosting its inaugural gala, The Friends of Zyion Honors, at Focus DC, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:30pm and it’s free admission! Special guest honorees that will be in attendance include reality star, entrepreneur, and mental health…

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Trina Braxton receives Unique Candles from My Celebrity Life by GeHolla on Vimeo.