In an effort to promote her upcoming album, Pulse, Toni Braxton stopped by the Walmart Soundcheck for a performance of her latest single, “Yesterday.” The singer also did an exclusive interview saying she was considering retiring, “I’m a little nervous – I have to be honest – because it’s been awhile since I have been singing. I just wanted to make an album I felt great about. I tried to pull a Jay-Z and said ‘I’m gonna retire’ He couldn’t do it either,” she adds “It was a lot of pressure going back into the studio and recording. It’s been a while for me; I’m very fortunate that I found my particular niche on this album.”

Braxton is planning to tour late Spring, “I’m so excited about being out again and touring. It’s my favorite part. [That's my] adrenaline rush when I have that microphone in my hand. I’m so looking forward to kicking off a tour very soon. Braxton’s debut single, “Yesterday,” which features Trey Songz on the remix recently peaked at #12. on the Billboard Hip Hop & R&B Singles Chart. The singer is putting the finishing touches on her debut album for Atlantic Records which is scheduled for a March release. To watch the performance and hear more about, Pulse visit Walmart Soundcheck.

Singer Toni Braxton previewed her new album and debut from Atlantic Records last night (10/19) to an exclusive crowd in New York City. The album includes smoldering ballads and a few uptempos to keep her fans and competition on their toes. Among the favorites were, “No Way, No How,” “Make My Heart,” “Looking At You,” and the pop leaning ballad “Wait For You.”

The crowd was exceptionally pleased with the R&B-laden track, “Hands Tied,” and which Mrs. Braxton says, “I can love you with my hands tied, I can please you with my hands tied,” while on the track, “Not Enough (Woman),” she explains to her love, “All I needed was for you to tell me I’m beautiful but your not even talking at all.” Braxton’s current single, “Yesterday,” and remix featuring Trey Songz has been receiving a positive response with her album scheduled for release in February 2010.

Hear the new single “Yesterday” from Toni Braxton’s upcoming album, Pulse, scheduled for release in February 2010. Braxton has worked with Ryan Tedder, Rodney Jerkins and Stargate for her latest release. Remixes for the song are rumored to be in the works by Krucial Keys (Alicia Keys).

Toni Braxton – Yesterday (Atlantic Records)

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