Dhar Braxton

{{Short description|American singer}}

Dhar Braxton (born in Harlem Hospital Center, Manhattan, New York), is a female house music singer. In 1986, she had a #1 hit single on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with the song, "Jump Back (Set Me Free)."Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003, 2004 Braxton is not related to, nor a member of, The Braxtons singing group. She is the younger daughter of singer Byrdie Green. Braxton also recorded another single for Sleeping Bag Records titled "Illusions." She contributed on Chocolette's "E Street Beat" prior to starting her solo career. Braxton's recordings were licensed to 4th & B'way Records in the UK.

"Jump Back (Set Me Free)" was the only charting single for Braxton, staying on the dance chart for thirteen weeks, and hitting number one for two weeks. The single also peaked at #61 on the US R&B chart.Joel Whitburn Presents Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004, 2004 Additional vocals for the single were provided by Chocolette.

Released on the Fourth and Broadway label, it entered the UK Singles Chart on 31 May 1986; it rose to a high of number 32, and remained in the charts for 8 weeks.. Braxton toured the UK extensively during this period, and recorded a performance on the UK version of Soul Train.{{Citation

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