A couple of blurbs fron the net as the world readies itself for the return Whitney Houston !!!!


>>>A sneak peek at Whitney Houston's brand new album I Look To You


I managed to bag an invite to one of the biggest and most exciting events of the year so far - the exclusive playback of Whitney Houston's eagerly awaited new album I Look To You. Each track was introduced by legendary producer Clive Davis at the swanky bash at the Mandarin Oriental.

I've finally got around to giving you a little taster of what to expect from the new sound on the album. Oh, and by the way - this is not a review -and I'm not some music expert…..but I do know my pop music (and I know good pop) so it's purely a brief description of each track we were allowed to listen too.

Here's my track by track run down….

1. Million Dollar Bill - reminds me of a summer track like Janet Jackson's The Best Things In Life Are Free. It was pure smile factor and a real feel good anthem. Vocals were ace.

2. Nuthin But Love - Produced by danger and wasn't finished in it's entirety. It's up tempo and really has that perfect Whitney vocal. Her vocal qualities are really shown off on this one.

3. Call You Tonight - This track is huge - very catchy chorus and produced by the award winning Stargate. I liked this one more than most.

4. I Didn't Know My Own Strength - Written by Diane Warren this reminded me of Spice Girls track Headlines in a way. Clive Davis told the audience that Whitney had chosen this song because it was at a time when Whitney had first discovered that she had become a strong single mother.

5. Like I Never Left (feat. Akon) - This track was described as a pure island track. It's fine if you like Akon - but personally he makes me want o poke needles in my head. It's a good song for radio though. But not her finest hour.

6. For The Lovers - The last track that the star has been working on - it was only finished last weekend apparently and needs some tinkering but it's a good track too. Full of attitude.

7. I Look To You - Penned by R Kelly I think this one's a grower. Her vocals are in good shape for this one but the lyrics are not the most amazing ever. It's an OK track but still seems to miss a little magic for me.

8. Worth It - Produced by Eric Hudson. This is smooth and silky pure R+B. It's a good album track but not a single. It reminded me of an En Vogue cast off. In a good way.

9. A Song For You - This is pure pop and a total GAY style gay anthem. It made the entire room want to jump up and remember the days when I'm Every Woman was in the charts. It'll be a fans favourite and she sounds awesome.

Just a reminder - the album's not finished or mastered and Whitney's still recording. If I was given the album as it stands with this track list then I'd be happy. But whether it would end up being an album for a lifetime is another thing. It's a good start for Whitney - but I want something more within the final finish product.

It's exceedingly good to have Miss Houston back - and she's more then ready for action.<<<<



>>>There are 2 listening parties in the usa tomorrow and in 3 days... rumors are that the new single (and video) will debut there... I think it's great that they are waiting... that way the first single will peak when the album is out... For the usa it's rumored to be "Call You Tonight", but it looks like for europe & overseas it might be a different one... On thing is for sure, this week it will be BIG and we'll know much more!<<<<

YEY!!!
Can't wait for Whitney!!
I've missed her

R.Kelly and Akon?

ANDY! Come in here pronto!

i find myself actually looking forward to it.

i completely missed that last one, but i grew up with her.
[Edited 7/20/09 17:07pm]

I saw an official tracklist somewhere else, there's only nine songs (or was it ten?) on it.

Timmy84 said:

excellent


i'm so glad they aren't cramming discs full any more. there are so few albums that can justify that running length (many designed specifically as double albums as well). i like 'em short and sweet. show me an album over 45 minutes and i'll show you some filler

Hope it's successful for Whitney-I'd like to see her do well again.

Here is the demo of Call You Tonight, I love it.

Countdown huh? OK....

99 bottles of dull on the wall, 99 bottles of dull
If one of those bottles of dull should fall
98 bottles of dull on the wall.....

I like it reminds me of 'one of those days'

vainandy said:

Apparently this is the tracklist, I expected more especially since Like I Never Left ended up being one of the songs.



1. Million Dollar Bill
2. Nothin' But Love
3. Call You Tonight
4. I Look To You
5. Like I Never Left (feat. Akon)
6. A Song For You
7. I Didn't Know My Own Strength
8. Worth It
9. For The Lovers
10. I Got You
11. Salute
[Edited 7/21/09 4:41am]

Demo of the Ne-Yo produced I Got You

vainandy said:

youre hot!

Don't like "I got you" - it sounds like something from a Bond movie.

OMG ....Alica Keys tweets...


>>>Mixing this Whitney Houston record! It's Feelin SUPER GOOOD!Classic feel good style!Super focused on makin it perfect! Can't wait 4 u 2 hear<<<<
about 10 hours ago from web

newpower99 said:

Now, exactly where did you hear or read that the world is readying itself for this??? I've heard very little buzz about the latest single. I don't think the world is as excited as you think it is.

zzzzz

Just like her previous albums, this one will elude my collection.
I am not a fan of Nippy. She is so overrated and always has been.
The first single is pure garbage. Too bad she doesn't look like the airbrushed album cover.

RnBAmbassador said:

I like her first two albums,but I didn't buy anything after that.I did like a few songs on the 'Bodyguard' soundtrack,tho.

SoulAlive said:

Don't worry, it's not R Kelly's newer, weaker, style.
It's more similar to his ballads of the past.

Here is him performing the song that is likely to be on the Whitney Houston album

http://www.youtube.com/wa...zz3y_QyV8Q

Here is a clip of the Whitney version

http://www.youtube.com/wa...re=related

btw yes, Akon
[Edited 7/24/09 9:13am]

streaming HQ of I look to you

http://www.wdkx.com/media...uston.html