Re: Whitney Houston Comeback CD Sept. 1st!!!
Entertainment Tonight...
Whitney Houston Album Artwork Revealed
Whitney Houston is about to drop one of the most highly anticipated albums of the decade -- and ET has a first look at the cover right here!
Wearing an elegant one-shoulder sliver and white striped dress, the singer looks refreshed and beautiful as she stands solo on the cover of her first album of original material since 2002.
Earlier this year, Clive Davis told reporters to expect classic Whitney all the way. "We're not going to compromise who she is to fit into today's hip-hop radio market," he said. "The public wants Whitney material."
Songs for the album have been produced and written by Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am, songwriter Sean Garrett and R&B singer Akon.
Posted July 15, 2009 12:52:00 PM
http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/07/76427/index.html
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Sandra Rose...
Pandemonium At Whitney's London Listening Session
According to a Press release from Whitney Houston's record label, sheer pandemonium broke out as the audience full of VIPs, press and tastemakers raved and danced in the aisle while listening to tracks from Whitney's new album titled, I Look To You!
The "Queen Of All Divas" was greeted by a standing ovation after Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment, Clive Davis presented select tracks from the album.
There will be two more listening sessions - in New York and L.A. next week - before Whitney's sixth studio album drops on September 1st. I guess I'll make my plane reservations right now!
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www.whitneyhouston.com regularly for up-to-date album information, exclusive photos and breaking news!
Source: Theola Borden | Arista/RCA Music Group
http://sandrarose.com/2009/07/15/pandemonium-at-whitneys-london-listening-session/
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Variety.com...
Whitney Houston look to 'You'
By LIZ SMITH
FINALLY, AFTER heaven only knows how many years, Whitney Houston's new album, "I Look at You," arrives in September from Arista Records. This disc was slowly completed under the guidance of Whitney's discoverer/mentor, the legendary Clive Davis. Clive has never given up on Whitney, no matter the rumors whispered, the tabloids screamed and her own infamous reality show with ex-hubby Bobby Brown. So, on July 21, at the Allen Room of Jazz at Lincoln Center, the maestro Clive is putting on a cocktail reception and then an exclusive listening party. A select group will get to hear what Whitney can still deliver. I am betting this album goes over like gangbusters. I first interviewed Whitney when she was just a young girl, fresh and dewy and untouched by the vagaries of fortune. What a doll she was then. And the last time I saw Whitney perform was two years ago in Los Angeles at a tribute to Clive. She looked glorious and sounded even better. Everybody was screaming -- "Come back!" But then our Whitney sort of fell off the map again. Well, she is back now! She is really serious about re-activating one of the great musical careers of all time.
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Daily Star...
HOUSTON, WE DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM...
16th July 2009
WHITNEY Houston dusted herself down to record again after fans bom-barded her with requests to hear that famous voice one more time.
After a period of personal adversity, when the legendary diva battled addictions and saw her marriage to Bobby Brown, 40, break down, Whitney is looking and sounding better than ever.
Premiering tracks from her new album I Look To You at London’s decadent Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the 45-year-old was back to her best.
Clive Davis, chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide, introduced each song from the album, which is still a work in progress.
He said: “You’re going to hear music recorded two or three days ago. This is the first time it has been heard by anyone outside the company. And we did not try to fit Whitney into today’s marketplace.”
Afterwards Whitney took to the stage to mass applause and a standing ovation from the VIP press crowd, including me.
Whitney revealed: “The day Clive called me I was going through adversity. He was like: ‘So are you ready?’
I said: ‘I’m ready to ride home, me and my daughter, have our strawberry food stand.’'
“It’s so kind of people wanting to hear me sing again.”
Whitney, whose hits include the classic I Will Always Love You, admitted 77-year-old Clive pulled her through the dark times to get back on track.
She said: “It was a labour of love for Clive and I – he took me through it. At one point he told me: ‘You’re impossible.’
I thought that was an honour.”
I predict live shows to follow the album, which will be released in September.
Posing with me for a snap, Whitney added: “I’m so glad you like the album.”
I won’t be the only one, lady.
MY WHITNEY VERDICT:
Million Dollar Bill: Written by Alicia Keys, this opens with trademark Whitney hollers then moves to a bass-heavy 70s vibe. “If he don’t make you feel like a million dollar bill say uh oh oh,” declares our gal. Too right.
4/5
Nutin’ But Love: Slammin’ synth-laden R&B with a Kanye-esque rap makes Whitney sound thoroughly Noughties but unlike anything else around. Potential huge club record. My choice for first single.
5/5
Call You Tonight: Produced by Stargate this is a safe mid-tempo R&B number planned to be the fi rst release. I’d like to see them be more adventurous.
3/5
I Didn’t Know My Own Strength: Strings? Check. Emotive lyrics? Check. Key change? Check. Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh would wrestle each other to nab this Diane Warren-penned power ballad for Leona/Westlife.
5/5
Like I Never Left: Writer and duet partner Akon infuses a Caribbean feel. Grab a daiquiri and soak in a sunshine vibe.
3/5
For The Lovers: Hotter than petrol chucked on an open flame, this is another banger that shows Whitney can rival Rihanna and all the young pretenders to her throne.
5/5
I Look To You: Who knew R Kelly could write a classy slowie without the need to make it saucy?
4/5
Worth It: Generic R&B fi ller.
2/5
A Song For You: A remake of The Carpenters’ tune with a Stargate sparkle that’ll send camp discos into a tizzy.
3/5
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/89354/Houston-we-don-t-have-a-problem-/
