Studio Album · No. 3
The Heat Songwriting Credits by Toni Braxton
Produced by Teddy Bishop, Keith Crouch, David Foster, Jazze Pha, Rodney Jerkins, Keri Lewis, Daryl Simmons, Toni Braxton · Engineered by Manny Marroquin, Mick Guzauski, Dexter Simmons, Steve Hodge
LaFace
R&BPop
Songwriter
67%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Toni Braxton carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by Toni Braxton
4 tracksoutside writers
Toni Braxton's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist67%
Composer67%
Producer50%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
26
Lyricists
12
Producers
4,000,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2000
Released
Data Insight
Braxton jumps from two writing credits to eight of twelve, the biggest single move in the catalogue. She also takes a production credit for the first time. Whatever the four years away did, she came back holding a pen.
The Heat came out in April 2000 after a four-year gap and a bankruptcy filing. It sold 4,000,000 worldwide and 2,093,000 in the United States, and "He Wasn't Man Enough" reached number two on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
He Wasn't Man Enough
#2
|
Rodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsHarvey Mason Jr. | Rodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIILaShawn DanielsHarvey Mason Jr. | Rodney "Darkchild" JerkinsLaShawn "Big Shiz" Daniels | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Heat
|
Keri LewisToni Braxton | Keri LewisToni Michele Braxton | Keri LewisToni Braxton | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 3 |
Spanish Guitar
#98
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | David Foster | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 4 |
Just Be a Man About It
#32
|
Toni BraxtonJohntá AustinTeddy BishopBryan-Michael Cox | Toni Michele BraxtonJohntá AustinTeddy BishopBryan-Michael Cox | Teddy BishopToni BraxtonBryan-Michael Cox | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 5 |
Gimme Some
|
Jazze PhaToni BraxtonBabyfaceLisa Lopes | Jazze PhaToni Michele BraxtonKenneth EdmondsLisa "Left Eye" Lopes | BabyfaceJazze PhaToni Braxton | Toni Braxton (Performer)Lisa Lopes (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
I'm Still Breathing
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | David Foster | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 7 |
Fairy Tale
|
Marc HarrisTommy SimsBabyface | Marc HarrisTommy SimsKenneth Edmonds | Babyface | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 8 |
The Art of Love
|
Toni BraxtonKeri Lewis | Toni Michele BraxtonKeri Lewis | Keri LewisToni Braxton | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 9 |
Speaking in Tongues
|
Toni Braxton | Toni Michele Braxton | Keri LewisToni Braxton | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 10 |
Maybe
|
Toni BraxtonKeith CrouchJohn SmithMechallie JamisonSamuel Gause | Toni Michele BraxtonKeith CrouchJohn SmithMechallie JamisonSamuel Gause | Keith CrouchToni Braxton | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 11 |
You've Been Wrong
|
Toni BraxtonBrian CaseyBrandon CaseyTeddy BishopKevin HicksThom BellLinda Creed | Toni Michele BraxtonBrian CaseyBrandon CaseyTeddy BishopKevin HicksThom BellLinda Creed | Teddy BishopKevin Hicks | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
| 12 |
Never Just for a Ring
|
Daryl SimmonsToni BraxtonPure Soul | Daryl SimmonsToni Michele BraxtonPure Soul | Daryl Simmons | Toni Braxton (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors
TB
Toni Braxton
Writer · Producer · Performer
TM
Toni Michele Braxton
Writer
KL
Keri Lewis
Writer · Producer
B
Babyface
Writer · Producer
TB
Teddy Bishop
Writer · Producer
DW
Diane Warren
Writer
KE
Kenneth Edmonds
Writer
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
DS
Daryl Simmons
Writer · Producer
JP
Jazze Pha
Writer · Producer
KC
Keith Crouch
Writer · Producer
KH
Kevin Hicks
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Heat
Who wrote The Heat?
Braxton on eight of the twelve tracks, a sharp rise from two on each of the first two albums.
Who wrote "He Wasn't Man Enough"?
Rodney Jerkins and his co-writers. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy.
How did the album sell?
4,000,000 worldwide and 2,093,000 in the United States, certified 2x platinum.
Is this where she started writing?
Yes. It is the first album where she carries most of the writing, and the first where she produces.
Which other singles charted?
"Just Be a Man About It" reached number 32 on the Hot 100 and "Spanish Guitar" number 98.
Who produced it?
Rodney Jerkins, David Foster, Keith Crouch, Teddy Bishop, Jazze Pha, Keri Lewis, Daryl Simmons and Braxton herself.
How long is the album?
48:35 across twelve tracks.