Pulse (Toni Braxton album)
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| Studio album by Toni Braxton | ||||
| Released | May 4, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | September 2008 – March 2010 | |||
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| Length | 42:18 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Frank E, David Foster, Vincent Herbert (exec.), Craig Kallman (also exec.), Steve Mac, Harvey Mason, Jr., Oak, Lucas Secon, Troy Taylor, Simon Franglen, Dapo Torimiro | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (71/100) |
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| 411Mania | (6.5/10) |
| About.com |   |
| Allmusic | |
| Billboard | (favorable) |
| BBC Music | (mixed) |
| The Boston Globe | (favorable) |
| Robert Christgau |  |
| Los Angeles Times | |
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| The Washington Post | (favorable) |
Pulse is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Toni Braxton. It was released on May 4, 2010, by Atlantic Records. This is her first album in five years and serves as her debut for the Atlantic label, after signing a new record deal. Production for the album took place during September 2008 to March 2010, while it was handled by several record producers, including David Foster, Harvey Mason, Jr., Frank E, Oak, Lucas Secon, Simon Franglen and Dapo Torimiro. Pulse features up-tempo songs and R&B ballads with production varying from smooth to dance-based styles.
The album debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard 200, selling 54,000 copies in its first week. The album became Braxton's fifth US top-ten album, while it was produced by three singles, that achieved moderate chart success. Upon its release, Pulse received positive reviews from most music critics. As of February 26, 2014, Pulse has sold 156,000 copies in the United States.
In October 2009, Atlantic Records chairman Craig Kallaman revealed that the label had signed Braxton and had the following to say "Last year [2008], we had the rare opportunity to bring another R&B icon into the Atlantic family, and for me it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Toni Braxton is not only one of the greatest voices of all time, but she is a charismatic superstar with an incredible list of achievements."
Production for the album took place during September 2008 to March 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including David Foster, Harvey Mason, Jr., Frank E, Oak, Lucas Secon, Simon Franglen and Dapo Torimiro. The entertainment outlet Rap-Up revealed that Braxton's album would feature collaborations with Lucas Secon; Harvey Mason, Jr.; Oak; and Troy Taylor as well as collaborations with Robin Thicke, Trey Songz, Usher and other reported collaborations included Claude Kelly, Frank E, Steve Mac, Dapo Torimiro and David Foster. R&B songwriter and singer Ne-Yo also worked on songs for the album.
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