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“I decided long ago never to walk in anyone’s shadow

if I fail, if I succeed at least I did as I believe.”

- Whitney Houston

Even in midtempo, the legendary Whitney Houston cracked the code. Lovely song. ”My Love Is Your Love” is a 1999 song by American R&B singer Whitney Houston. Released as the fourth single off Houston’s album of the same name, it peaked at #4 in the U.S., #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #2 in the U.K. It was later certified platinum by the RIAA.

Along with the original mid-tempo reggae-influenced version that was produced by Wyclef Jean, a dance remixed version by Jonathan Peters was also released. The single was extremely successful worldwide, hitting the Top Ten in nearly two dozen international markets. At over three million units sold globally, it stands as Houston’s third most successful single, after “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)“.

This is one of the singles of Whitney’s career that sometimes goes unnoticed because it was not on her album. Also, because it was only released in the UK. ”Something in Common” is a song by singers Bobby Brown and then-wife Whitney Houston that was featured on Brown’s 1992 album Bobby. Despite the album’s release in mid-1992, this was recorded in September 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, immediately after Brown and Houston became engaged. The single version was recorded in 1993 and also available on Brown’s 1993 compilation album, Remixes in the Key of B. It stands as the couple’s first musical collaboration and the only one released as a single. The song examines two unlikely people coming together as they find “something in common.”

Since we heard the tragic news that one of the greatest pop artists has passed away we have been scouring the internet for any clues as to what the cause of death was. She seemed like she was on a healthier track and 48 is way too young for someone to die. First there was those pictures of her sweaty night out where Whitney Houston looked liked she had blood on her leg, we dismissed it as red wine in the beginning and then took a closer at the night. It’s not like she was on a downward spiral like everyone talks about it. In fact, Whitney was doing much better than she was this entire decade, at least to our distanced knowledge.

At any rate, Amy Winehouse’s death sparked a general consensus that it was due to illegal drug abuse only for it to come out as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. Now, she looked like she had a couple of drinks before and maybe she couldn’t live with the shame of her pictures being splattered all over the world the next day with her being completely discombobulated  after she championed the role of a recovered addict to Oprah while promoting her last album I Look To You. What am I insinuating? Well, could it be possible that the death was a suicide. You know, she was in a bathtub. This is standard procedure for people who slit their wrists because the warm water keeps the vessels dilated for the blood to come out faster.

I am on speculating from afar. But, until its ruled out its not too far-fetched. Granted, it might be a drug relapse or an overdose on prescription drugs. Actually, it may very well be. But, something tells me that these photos of her hard partying did not sit well with the diva who finally polished her image after years and years of trying.

Correct me if I am wrong. This is just some blabber from a loving fan.

What a song! ”I’m Your Baby Tonight” is the lead single and title track from Whitney Houston‘s third studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by L.A. Reid andBabyface.The single features a B-side, “Feels So Good”, which has not been featured on any Whitney Houston album. While the original version, produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, was released in the United States, the Yvonne Turner mix (also known as the “Europe Version”), was released in other countries. Houston was nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female” with this track at the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991.

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Another one of those tracks that resonates so well with Whitney’s great voice. “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” is the second single from Whitney Houston‘s second album Whitney, and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 1988 Grammy Awards. The song was written by Michael Masser and Will Jennings and was released in August 1987. Originally, another song was to be released as the second single, “For The Love Of You”, but Arista Records decided to release “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” instead because all Houston’s singles had to be original material at this point of her career.

The single was number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 even though there was not a video for the song. A live performance of the song recorded during Houston’s successful 1987–1988 Moment of Truth World Tour was played on MTV, VH1, and BET. The performance is from a Saratoga Springs, New York date. It was widely speculated that the song is about Houston’s relationship with then NFL star Randall Cunningham.

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So so sad.

USA’s incumbent President Barack Obama has compiled a cool 28-track Spotify playlist to soundtrack his up coming election campaign.The official mixtape, which you can check out here, features songs from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Florence and the Machine, No Doubt, U2, Wilco and Arcade Fire.

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Happy Lamb Appreciation Day!

Toni Braxton is releasing a new album finally. The lead single will be a dance song titled “I Heart You.” The album will contain a measly 9 tracks and a remix, barely making the album mark. We guess there won’t be a deluxe version since she is scramming for cuts. So excited for this news!

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It’s official. Mariah Carey has declared February 11th “Lamb Appreciation Day” – a day just for the a hardcore fans. This is lovely, we are celebrating!

So, “Give Me All Your Luvin’” came and went like a gust of anal wind that nobody really cared for. Yes, the second single (and probably one of the better tracks on the album) is ready for a release. Again, one of our Lofty Predictions came true. Click below to know what the next single is!

“Girls Gone Wild”

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Early December 2011 came news that Tori Amos is going to expand her Night Of Hunters era with an instrumental album titled Sin Palabras. However, ever since that announcement there has been no news whatsoever about the release. We wonder if the project was abandoned?