Despite its massive success, Toni Braxton was initially hesitant to record the song. Written by legendary songwriter and produced by David Foster , Braxton felt the track sounded too "adult contemporary" for her desired image. However, her record label, LaFace Records , convinced her to take it on, with co-founder Babyface insisting she sing in a low, sultry key to add emotional depth. The Official Music Video
Woodruff drew inspiration from Barbra Streisand’s A Star Is Born , particularly in the final scenes where Braxton performs before a live orchestra. toni_braxton_un_break_my_heart_official_hd_video
It blends tragic present-day scenes with flashbacks of happy memories, such as playing Twister and swimming. Despite its massive success, Toni Braxton was initially
The official video, directed by , is a cinematic tearjerker that significantly contributed to the song's legacy. The Official Music Video Woodruff drew inspiration from
The video follows Braxton as she grieves the sudden loss of her lover—played by supermodel Tyson Beckford —who dies in a motorcycle accident early in the video.
The video premiered on MTV on September 10, 1996, and received nominations for Best Female Video and Best R&B Video at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Commercial Impact and Legacy