Toni Estes is an American singer-songwriter and background vocalist best known for co-writing Whitney Houston's 1999 hit single "It's Not Right but It's Okay", as well as her other work with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. In 2000, Estes released her solo debut album "Two Eleven".[1][2][3]

Toni Estes
Born1978-1979
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • background vocalist
LabelsPriority Records

Discography

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Studio albums

Songwriting and vocal credits

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Credits are courtesy of Spotify, Discogs and AllMusic.[6][7]

Title Year Artist Album
"Can't Let Go 1997 Laurneá Wilkerson Betta Listen
"I Do (Whatcha Say Boo)" Jon B. Cool Relax
"Ooh Wee Baby" (Featuring Daz Dillinger) Immature The Journey
"It's Not Right but It's Okay" [8] 1998 Whitney Houston My Love Is Your Love
"If I Told You That" (Solo Version)
"Get It Back"
"If I Told You That" (Duet with George Michael) 2000 Whitney: The Greatest Hits
"Love Hurts" Gladys Knight At Last
"Time Will Tell" 2001 Rhona Bennett Rhona
"Tell Me" (Featuring Kojo Funds & Jahlani) [9] 2017 Wretch 32 FR32
"Love Me Like This" (Featuring Maia Wright) 2021 Tinie Tempah Non-album single
"Rather Be Alone" 2022 Shane Codd Non-album single
"Okay (It's Not Right)" (Featuring Oxlade & Pheelz) [10] Whitney Houston Whitney: New, Classic and Reimagined

Awards and nominations

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Year Ceremony Award Result Ref
2000 42nd Annual Grammy Awards Best R&B Song (It's Not Right but It's Okay) Nominated [11]

References

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  1. ^ "Toni Estes | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "Grammy Nominee Toni Estes is Relaunching Her Music Career with Kids in Tow". February 2019. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dallas/Fort Worth Power Couple, Johnny Collins and Toni Estes Join Forces, Give Back, and Celebrate Wins". December 20, 2022. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "Billboard". August 19, 2000.
  5. ^ "Billboard". November 11, 2000.
  6. ^ "Toni Estes". Discogs. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Toni Estes | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Whitney Houston 'It's Not Right but It's Okay' Released 20 Years Ago Today". Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "WRETCH 32/KOJO FUNDS/JAHLANI | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Grammy® Nominated Toni Estes and Business Mogul Johnny Collins to Host Private Screening While Spreading Holiday Joy to the Less Fortunate". Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 30, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)