Deadwood (Toni Braxton song)

"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.

"Deadwood"
Single by Toni Braxton
from the album Sex & Cigarettes
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2017
Recorded2017
Genre
Length3:59
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
  • Toni Braxton
  • Royce Doherty
  • Kwame Ogoo
  • Fred Ball
Producer(s)
Toni Braxton singles chronology
"Roller Coaster"
(2014)		 "Deadwood"
(2017)		 "Long as I Live"
(2018)
Music video
"Deadwood" on YouTube

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 premiered on October 6, 2017.[11]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Sex & Cigarettes.[12]

Charts
Chart (2017-18) Peak
position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[13] 7
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[14] 34

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref
United States September 14, 2017 Digital download Def Jam [1]

References
  1. "Deadwood – Single by Toni Braxton on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  2. "Bille Woodruff on Instagram "Back together again⚡️🎬⚡️ @tonibraxton @dpjmw5 @iamjoycewashington #Deadwood"". Instagram. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  3. "Bille Woodruff on Instagram "On set making magic with the legendary @tonibraxton My #BFF"". Instagram. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  4. "Toni Braxton Talks New Album: 'I'm Excited to Be Doing What I Love Doing'". The Insider. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  5. "Toni Braxton on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  6. "New Song: Toni Braxton – Deadwood". That Grape Juice. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  7. "EXCLUSIVE: Toni Braxton's New Music Is 'About Me Feeling Sexy and Independent'". Essence. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  8. "New Music: Toni Braxton – 'Deadwood'". Rap-Up. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  9. "Toni Braxton Prepping New Music; Shoots Video For 'Deadwood'". Singersroom. 28 August 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  10. "Toni Braxton - Deadwood (audio)". YouTube. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  11. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Toni Braxton - Deadwood (Official Music Video). YouTube.
  12. Sex & Cigarettes (Media notes). Toni Braxton. Def Jam Recordings. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. "Toni Braxton Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  14. "Toni Braxton Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
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