On Earth
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| Released | August 24, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2018 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 32:54 | |||
| Label | Soul World Entertainment EMPIRE | |||
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On Earth is the second and final studio album by American singer Traci Braxton. The album was released on August 24, 2018, through Soul World Entertainment.[1] The album was preceded by the release of one single—"Lifeline" and one promotional single "Broken Things" featuring Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton and Trina Braxton. The album features production for Dave "DaveyBoy" Lindsey (Monica, Missy Elliott) and production duo Chris N Teeb (Jennifer Lopez, Danity Kane).
Background and release[edit]
Following the release of her debut studio album Crash & Burn (2014), work began on her second studio album in late 2015. On May 17, 2016, during a Facebook live video on the Braxton Family Values page it was announced that Braxton would release a new single in 2016 titled "Body Shots" from her upcoming second studio album.[2] On an episode of Braxton Family Values, Braxton and her sisters Toni, Towanda and Trina Braxton recorded "Broken Things" in the studio which was later added to the album.[3] On March 23, 2018, on Soul World Entertainment's YouTube channel, uploaded two short episodes of a behind the scenes look on the recording process of the album titled "Traci Braxton Now or Never".[4][5]
"Broken Things" was released as a buzz single to promote the upcoming release of "On Earth" on April 11, 2018.[6] On August 3, 2018, Braxton released her official lead single, "Lifeline". On August 17, 2018, Braxton announced via social media that her album "On Earth" was available for pre-order, announcing the release date, August 24, 2018.[7][8] Two days later, Braxton revealed the album cover on her social media pages.[9][10]
Upon, release the album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard R&B Album Sales chart.[11]
Singles[edit]
"Lifeline" was released as the album's lead single on August 5, 2018.[12][13]
Promotional songs[edit]
"Broken Things" featuring Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton and Trina Braxton was released as the album's promotional single on April 11, 2018,[14] via several streaming services.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On Earth" | Kim Udeozor | Dave "DaveyBoy" Lindsey | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Lifeline" |
| Dave Lindsey | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Boy Bye" | Nye the Songwrita, Cameron Proctor | Dave Lindsey | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Broken Things" (featuring Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton and Trina Braxton) | Kim Udeozor | Dave Lindsey | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Out the Box" | Nye the Songwrita | Chris N Teeb | 3:21 |
| 6. | "To the Side" | Nye the Songwrita, Cameron Proctor | 3:20 | |
| 7. | "White Noise" | Nye the Songwrita, Anesha Birchett | Dave Lindsey | 3:53 |
| 8. | "I Won't Cry" | Kim Udeozor | Dave Lindsey | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 32:54 | |||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | August 24, 2018 | Digital download | Soul World Entertainment | [1][16] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "On Earth by Traci Braxton on Apple Music". Apple Music (US Store). Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "Hi all! So excited to be Live and answering your q's. Braxton Family Values premieres on We tv Thursday May 19 at 9pm EST". Retrieved May 17, 2016 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Studio Showdown! Toni Braxton and Trina Braxton Battle Over Traci Braxton Album". OK! Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "Traci Braxton "Now and Never" Episode 1". Retrieved March 23, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Traci Braxton "Now or Never" Episode 2". Retrieved March 23, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Traci Braxton BROKEN THINGS ft. Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton & Trina Braxton". SoundCloud. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ @TraciBraxton (August 17, 2018). "Hey, guys! My new album "ON EARTH" is available for pre-order now. Get it here -- available everyone on 8.24 - Traci Braxton on Twitter" (Tweet). Retrieved August 17, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "PRE-ORDER NOW!!!!!!! Are you ready? My sophomore album "ON EARTH" is available for pre-order on iTunes & Google Play! You're going to love this album! AVAILANLE EVERYWHERE August 24th - Traci Braxton on Instagram". Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2018 – via Instagram.
- ^ @TraciBraxton (August 20, 2018). "Yaaasss honey! I'm so proud of this body of work. It's been four years since my debut and, trust me, #ONEARTH is worth the wait. My new album lands everywhere THIS FRIDAY! PREORDER on @itunes and @googleplaymusic NOW!" (Tweet). Retrieved August 19, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Traci Braxton on Instagram". Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2018 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Chart Search Traci Braxton". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Traci Braxton - Lifeline". Retrieved August 5, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Lifeline by Traci Braxton". Spotify. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "New Single: Traci Braxton – 'Broken Things' (Featuring Toni Braxton, Towanda Braxton, & Trina Braxton)". That Grape Juice. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- ^ "Traci Braxton Releases Official New Single "Lifeline"". ThisisRnB. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ International releases of On Earth:
- In the UK: "On Earth by Traci Braxton". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- In France: "On Earth by Traci Braxton". iTunes Store (France). Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- In Australia: "On Earth by Traci Braxton". iTunes Store (Australia). Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- In Canada: "On Earth by Traci Braxton". iTunes Store (Canada). Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- In Spain: "On Earth by Traci Braxton". iTunes Store (Spain). Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- In Germany: "On Earth by Traci Braxton". iTunes Store (Germany). Retrieved August 24, 2018.