Deadwood (Toni Braxton song)
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| Single by Toni Braxton | ||||
| from the album Sex & Cigarettes | ||||
| Released | September 14, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
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| Toni Braxton singles chronology | ||||
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| "Deadwood" on YouTube | ||||
"Deadwood" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton released on September 14, 2017.[1] The song serves as the lead single from Braxton's eighth studio album Sex & Cigarettes (2018). Written by Braxton, Royce Doherty, Kwame Ogoo and Fred Ball and produced by Ball.
Background and release[]
On August 25, 2017, it was announced that director Bille Woodruff was directing a new music video for Braxton confirming the name of a new single titled "Deadwood".[2][3] On September 5, 2017, in an interview with The Insider, Braxton confirmed the title of her upcoming eighth studio album Sex & Cigarettes stating "I feel like I'm older, I wanna say what I feel. I don't wanna be censored".[4] Braxton released the cover art of the single on September 12, 2017.[5]
Critical reception[]
The song was met with positive reviews from critics. That Grape Juice favored the track "Ever in fine-form, this gorgeous guitar-led offering proves that her tone has lost none of its buttery brilliance. The production serves as a slick, crisp vehicle driving the song's lyrical agenda and does so dynamically. Marvellous melody and memorable hook too."[6] Essence stated: "Deadwood, is the first step to revealing an uncensored Braxton. It's the debut track from her upcoming album, which is set for release at the top of 2018, and sees the singer exploring a complicated love."[7] Rap-Up gave a positive review of the track stating "Toni Braxton comes back to life with 'Deadwood,' the first single off her forthcoming album Sex & Cigarettes. Over guitar strums, hard drums, and soothing violin strings, the R&B songbird sings about heartbreak and rejuvenation with a soulful air."[8]
Music video[]
The music video was filmed on August 24, 2017, and directed by Bille Woodruff.[9] The audio video for the song was released to Braxton's Vevo account on September 14, 2017.[10] The video priemered on October 6, 2017.[11]
Credits and personnel[]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Sex & Cigarettes.[12]
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Charts[]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[13] | 7 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 34 |
Release history[]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
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| United States | September 14, 2017 | Digital download | Def Jam | [1] |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Deadwood – Single by Toni Braxton on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Bille Woodruff on Instagram "Back together again⚡️