Long as I Live (Toni Braxton song)

"Long as I Live" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton released on February 9, 2018.[1] The song serves as the second single from Braxton's eighth studio album Sex & Cigarettes (2018). Written by Toni Braxton, Paul Boutin, and Antonio Dixon and produced by Dixon. The song received two Grammy nominations for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.[2] It won the 50th NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song (Traditional).

"Long as I Live"
Single by Toni Braxton
from the album Sex & Cigarettes
ReleasedFebruary 9, 2018
FormatDigital download
Recorded2017
Length4:51
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dixon
Toni Braxton singles chronology
"Deadwood"
(2017)		 "Long as I Live"
(2018)		 "FOH"
(2018)
Music video
"Long as I Live" on YouTube

Background and promotion

On February 27, 2018, Braxton appeared on the daytime show Loose Women to promote the single "Long as I Live" and her upcoming album Sex & Cigarettes.[3] A behind-the-scenes video was released on Braxton's Instagram account featuring the auditions of dancers for the music video for "Long as I Live".[4] On March 21, 2018, Braxton teased a 26-second video of the music video, announcing that it would premiere on WEtv after the season six premiere of Braxton Family Values on March 22, 2018.[5]

Music video

The audio video was released to Braxton's VEVO channel on February 9, 2018.[6] The music video was recorded on March 6, 2018,[7] and released on March 23, 2018.[8] The music video also features Braxton's younger sisters, Towanda & Tamar Braxton. Since its release the video has gained nearly 60 million views on YouTube. Model Herly Ulysse starred in this video[9].

Track listing

Digital download[1]

  1. "Long as I Live" – 4:51

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Sex & Cigarettes.[10]

Charts

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref
Various February 9, 2018 Digital download Def Jam [1][19]

References
  1. "Deadwood – Single by Toni Braxton on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  2. "61st Annual GRAMMY Awards". GRAMMY.com. 2018-12-06. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  3. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8221380/toni-braxton-shows-off-engagement-ring
  4. "Toni Braxton on Instagram "Long As I Live"". Instagram. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  5. "Toni Braxton on Instagram "Be sure to tune into #BFV tomorrow night! My new video for Long As I Live Premieres immediately after!"". Instagram. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  6. "Toni Braxton – Long As I Live (Audio)". YouTube. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  7. "Toni Braxton – Long As I Live Music Video Snippet". YouTube. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  8. "Toni Braxton – Long As I Live". YouTube. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  9. Handsome Model Speaks to RTM About Starring In Toni Braxton's Latest Video Right This Minute
  10. Sex & Cigarettes (Media notes). Toni Braxton. Def Jam Recordings. 2018.CS1 maint: others (link)
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  12. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  13. "Toni Braxton Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  14. "Toni Braxton Chart History (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  15. "Toni Braxton Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  16. "Toni Braxton Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  17. "Toni Braxton Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  18. "2018 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  19. International releases of Long As I Live:
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