On Earth
2018 studio album by Traci Braxton
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On Earth is the second and final studio album by American singer Traci Braxton, released on August 24, 2018, through Soul World Entertainment.[1] Preceded by the release of the commercial single "Lifeline" and the promotional single "Broken Things" (the latter featuring her sisters Toni, Towanda and Trina), the album features production by Dave "DaveyBoy" Lindsey (Monica, Missy Elliott) and production duo Chris N Teeb (Jennifer Lopez, Danity Kane).
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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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Background and release
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 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
"Lifeline" was released as the album's lead single on August 5, 2018.[12][13]
Promotional songs
"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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 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
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | August 24, 2018 | Digital download | Soul World Entertainment | [1][16] |