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"Love Shoulda Brought You Home" is the debut solo single by American singer Toni Braxton. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Daryl Simmons, and Bo Watson and produced by Edmonds and Simmons along with L.A. Reid. Originally written for singer Anita Baker, who had to decline due to her pregnancy, it was eventually recorded by Braxton and featured on the soundtrack to Reginald Hudlin's romantic comedy film Boomerang (1992). The song was later also included on Braxton's self titled debut album (1993). Lyrically, the slow-groove R&B song is saga of betrayal and infidelity that depicts a heartbroken Braxton.
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- ↑ "No Love - Kevon Edmonds - Listen, Appearances, Song Review - AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- 1 2 "Kevon Edmonds - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Kevon Edmonds - Chart history - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
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