Love, Marriage & Divorce
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| Studio album by Toni Braxton and Babyface | |||||
| Released | February 4, 2014 | ||||
| Recorded | 2013 | ||||
| Studio | Brandon's Way Recording Los Angeles, California |
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| Length | 43:39 | ||||
| Label | Motown | ||||
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| Cuepoint | A– |
| Los Angeles Times | (favorable) |
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Love, Marriage & Divorce is a collaborative studio album by American recording artists Toni Braxton and Babyface, released on February 4, 2014, by Motown Records. As of July 2, 2014 the album sold 211,000 copies in the U.S.
"I think because Babyface and I have both gone through divorces, we can relate and we can collaborate together on this topic and make it so others who have gone through this situation can relate."
Love, Marriage & Divorce includes eleven tracks including their Adult R&B #1 single, "Hurt You" as well as the second single "Where Did We Go Wrong". The album was originally due for release on November 25, 2013, although its release was delayed until the week before Valentine's Day. The album is Babyface's first new studio album in nearly seven years and Toni's first new album since 2010's Pulse. Shortly before the release of Love, Marriage & Divorce, Braxton announced that it would be her final studio album, as she wanted to retire and focus on a film career. Since its release, she has reversed her decision and announced a sequel to the recording due to the album's success.
"Hurt You" released as the lead single on August 17, 2013. The audio video was released to Braxton's VEVO account on August 19, 2013. On September 7, 2013, the song debuted at number 17 on Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, The music video was released on Braxton and Babyface's joint VEVO account October 11, 2013. On December 14, 2013 "Hurt You" rose to the number 1 spot on Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart for four weeks.
The song spent 41 weeks on the Adult R&B Songs chart before exiting the Top 20 Chart. This marked Braxton's seventh No. 1 hit on the Adult R&B Songs chart and first since her 2000 release "Just Be a Man About It". The song also hit number 16 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart.
"Where Did We Go Wrong?" released as the second single on December 17, 2013. The song was instantly given to fans once they had pre-ordered the album. The audio video was released to VEVO on December 19, 2013.
The album was met with positive reviews from critics. ABC News gave the album a 4 out 5 start rating, describing the album as "This record seems gloriously stuck in a time warp. Honestly, Babyface and Braxton give us a glimpsing reminder of what high-quality R&B radio used to offer its listeners. Even when the two are hitting the "divorce" part of the record, it never sounds like a downer. It's two pros rekindling the pop magic. Considering this is Babyface's first album in 7 years and Braxton's first album in 4 years, this album delivers a much needed shot in the arm. This record was an extremely smart move."
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