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Last night, 11/2/2012, legendary R&B/Soul singer Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room. After a string of success over two decades Whitney Houston has reached out to many, taught several, touched and inspired millions.

Throughout her career Whitney has been able to accomplish 4 No.1 albums, selling 170 million albums and singles worldwide and many of her albums being certified platinum many times over.

Despite her downfall with drug abuse and her well spoken about marriage with Bobby Brown, Whitney’s music transgressed boundaries over the globe with her voice being exceptional, emotive, powerful and beautiful. Her music has shown the genuine and raw talent she possess and how music it has touched millions over the years. 

She has inspired many vocalists such as Brandy, Mariah Carey, Christina Agularia, Robin Thicke, Destiny’s Child, Jennifer Hudson and many more. With her voice and passion you know that she will continue to touch others in the future.

Tonight at the Grammy’s Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan will honour her legacy and passing by performing a few of her hits. Will be an emotional event. Despite the sudden loss of Whitney, one should celebrate her life through her music and work over the many years she has worked, performed and given.

Chose your favourite Whitney song and blast it!

Rest In Peace Whitney Houston.

(Source: thelavalizard.com)

Live Performance of the Day

Whitney Houston - The Star Spangled Banner 27/1/1991

Even though this wasn’t an original song by Whitney this has got to be one of the best covers in general, by Whitney and of the song.

The control is essentially the most excellent part of this performance, from the easy start to the powerful, emotive and moving power in the middle to the end. No other singer has been able to do such ever since, in the same way or even in their own. From chest, to upper chest, to the transition into falsetto, Whitney was able to do it all effortlessly! 

The range was incredible and one of a kind in this performance, Whitney was definitely able to fill that stadium (without the micro) because of the power and range she displayed in this!

Somehow she was able to do it so effortlessly smiling, swaying and moving yet the vocals were perfectly on point with no fault. I don’t think your favourite could even dream!

Throwback of the Day

Whitney Houston- My Love Is Your Love

My Love Is Your Love was the 4th single from Whitney Houston’s 4th studio album My Love Is Your Love in 1998. This song sold 3 Millions singles worldwide and reached the top 10 in several countries, No. 2 in the UK and No. 4 in the US.

With the fusion of reggae beats from Wyclef Jean and R&B vocals from Whitney and Bobbi Houston, the song was popular because of the easy lyrics to understand making it easy to relate to ones life. The lyrics were simple and specific making the message was so strong that I’m sure it moved millions across the word, to stay strong with yourself and the ones you love. 

Undoubtedly, Houston’s vocals transgressed boundaries to peoples hearts making this song one of her best and most memorable to date. With a laid back and easy feel video it has and will forever be a popular song by the legend!

Spiritual Sunday & Soundtrack of the Day

Whitney Houston- I Love The Lord

From the film The Preacher’s Wife released in 1996 a romantic comedy Christmas film, which Whitney won the 1997 NAACCP Award for Outstanding Actress and it was also nominated for other awards that year.

I love this song because of the simplistic yet emotive lyrics, Whitney’s control, range and emotion with the Gospel Choir in the background, whilst Houston stood firm and consistent throughout the song.

From the first word you could see the words Whitney was singing, especially with the powerful word ‘Every’ to the transition from chest and falsetto voice. Never over-sung but done perfectly to give forth the perfect message to Christ.

Right now my Gospel Choir is doing this very song and hopefully we will be able to do it justice.

Throwback of the Day

2Pac- Do For Love

This has got to be (personally) Pac’s best song and best video!

Talk about Hip Hop….damn…. times have changed! 2Pac has so many tunes that are legendary! His flow, content, personality and artistic vision was a lot and that’s why he loved everywhere. I remember when I first heard this song as a kid I loved the video, the hook and how Pac performed it in the video! So when I grew up i appreciated it more because I knew more!

The video at the time was new and probably not seen before, I just thought it was amazing! 

2Pac is legendary despite the short time he lived, his music will live on no matter what! 

Just thought I’ll pay my respects to him and his music

R.I.P