Music icon Whitney Houston is set to return with the worldwide release of her new album on September 1st on Arista Records.
The new material marks the seventh studio album for the legendary singer. Houston’s self-titled debut was released in 1985 and the singer has enjoyed
an illustrious career that has generated over 170 million combined worldwide sales of albums, singles and videos.
Houston is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as music’s “most awarded female artist of all time,” and has achieved an unsurpassed tally
of 411 awards - including 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 23 American Music Awards and 16 Billboard Music Awards.
I hope that some songs of her new album will be remixed by some great Djs like few years ago!!
Can you imagine a new Whitney song remixed by Junior Vasquez ?
I hope that some songs of her new album will be remixed by some great Djs like few years ago!!
Can you imagine a new Whitney song remixed by Junior Vasquez ?
Yes back in 1999 I did ... Now I want Junior to stay far away from her new stuff ... Bring on Freemasons.
Glimmering under neon lights
I can see the look, that\'s in your eyes
Like a shooting star in a galaxy
Making its way to the heart of me....
When everyone's copying your sound and Beyoncé has you on speed-dial, there's no real need to "evolve" (although I disagree with the statement that
they haven't). Freemasons and Whitney would be the ultimate match.
When everyone's copying your sound and Beyoncé has you on speed-dial, there's no real need to "evolve"
But he evolved.
And why Freemasons + Whitney is the "ultimate match" ??? It's just because you want a funky house remix of a Whitney song ? Or because you think
"funky house" is fresh and "big room" is a dead, old, dated, unfresh, deja vu, expire, rotten fossil sound ?
It's really tiresome that this argument is had everytime you post in a thread praising stuff you like and slagging off stuff you don't. We get it -
you like big screaming wailing diva circuit music and nothing else. The Freemasons have been on the top of their game for years now, they are very
selective with Remixes, and it's fitting that Remixers of their calibre work with one of the greatest voices of the past few decades. I like Junior. I
like circuit too. But to say it's "evolved" and Freemasons haven't is laughable.
When everyone's copying your sound and Beyoncé has you on speed-dial, there's no real need to "evolve"
But he evolved.
And why Freemasons + Whitney is the "ultimate match" ??? It's just because you want a funky house remix of a Whitney song ? Or because you think
"funky house" is fresh and "big room" is a dead, old, dated, unfresh, deja vu, expire, rotten fossil sound ?
Awww c'mon. No need to get all worked up about it. As many have already mentioned, those of us who have been DJing for years have already
experienced Whitney / Junior Whitney / Jonathon Peters, etc. back in the late 90's.
Everyone has a different dancefloor. My current dancefloor would react far better to a Freemasons / Whitney combo at this point in time than to any
sort of JV / Whitney combination. Of course he could surprise me (as he's done many a time before) but if I were A&R, I'd head to the Freemasons too.
Whitney could use a happy upbeat song to put her career backontrack, and the general public has embraced the Freemasons sound as of late.
As I said, don't flip out. It's a matter of taste. I know that people have dissed the "Circuit" sound recently in the States, but that's because it
*has* become a slighty stagnant sub-genre of dance music. What can one expect when the "sound" is centered on a specific group of people within the
Gay community, who actually relish trying to keep the "scene" exclusive (supposedly) and too expensive for most people to even experience. Of course
that's in the States. I've been to many events in Montreal and Europe that are not like that. But then again, I don't generally hear American
Circuit music at those events anyway, unless the DJ is from the States.
Tastes Ebb and Flow. Don't flip out. We should be SUPPORTING music, not infighting.
I am glad it has been "finalized". We have been waiting for this cd for way too long. My crowd has been waiting for this event. So I am glad it
appears to be on the horizon. That way we can either love her or hate her and move on. Let's hope it doesn't include that attrocity with Akon.
The woman has had incredible success. I hope she doesn't fall on her ass.
Back to the subject! Yaaaaaaay! Whitney is back! Dance, and sign, get up and do your thing!!!
JSN
Let's have some fun, this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
Don't think too much, just bust that thick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
I am glad it has been "finalized". We have been waiting for this cd for way too long. My crowd has been waiting for this event. So I am glad it
appears to be on the horizon. That way we can either love her or hate her and move on. Let's hope it doesn't include that attrocity with Akon.
The woman has had incredible success. I hope she doesn't fall on her ass.
From what I have heard Akon will be on her new CD.
I am glad it has been "finalized". We have been waiting for this cd for way too long. My crowd has been waiting for this event. So I am glad it
appears to be on the horizon. That way we can either love her or hate her and move on. Let's hope it doesn't include that attrocity with Akon.
The woman has had incredible success. I hope she doesn't fall on her ass.
From what I have heard Akon will be on her new CD.
I hope that some songs of her new album will be remixed by some great Djs like few years ago!!
Can you imagine a new Whitney song remixed by Junior Vasquez ?
Yes back in 1999 I did ... Now I want Junior to stay far away from her new stuff ... Bring on Freemasons.
I agree - no Junior.
Freemasons would be good, but I want Wideboys, Jody and Ralphi, too.
It's really tiresome that this argument is had everytime you post in a thread praising stuff you like and slagging off stuff you don't. We get it -
you like big screaming wailing diva circuit music and nothing else. The Freemasons have been on the top of their game for years now, they are very
selective with Remixes, and it's fitting that Remixers of their calibre work with one of the greatest voices of the past few decades. I like Junior. I
like circuit too. But to say it's "evolved" and Freemasons haven't is laughable.
You get it nothing.
I like Freemasons, they do sometimes good stuff (I prefer their remixes than their productions). I think also they will do maybe a good remix of a new
Whitney song. But it's true I think they didn't evolve, because when I listening to all their stuff I don't hear a really change about the choice of
instrument, structure etc.... since 2004. Something that I notice between a "Junior Vasquez Marathon Mix" and his lastest album "Generation Next". But
it's MY feeling!!! If you disagree, it's OK. But if it's "laughable" you should accept the fact that your reaction about JV is "laughable" too.
So, it's a forum or not ? Can I say if I like or not a remix, Dj or production ? I think YES. If I do that 1 time, 2 times, 10 times or all the times
I don't care. If it bothers someone, it's not my problem. A forum, it's a point that we exchange our advice,agreement, desagreement.
It was for my "tiresome argument".
Here now, the real thing that DRIVE ME CRAZY. It's not the Djs I hate like Dave Aude or boring music style like "electro". But the people like
RileyYork who say somethings without any sense like "circuit music is dated". So, when you took the RileyYork sides, I thought you are one of this
guys who believe at this STUPID idea that "circuit sound is dated and electro/funky house sound is new and fresh". Just because you don't like it.
I don't like Euro Dance, but do I say that Euro Dance is dated ? No I don't, and I think it is not dated. Altought it exists since almost 30 years.
I know that people have dissed the "Circuit" sound recently in the States, but that's because it *has* become a slighty stagnant sub-genre of dance
music. What can one expect when the "sound" is centered on a specific group of people within the Gay community, who actually relish trying to keep
the "scene" exclusive (supposedly) and too expensive for most people to even experience. Of course that's in the States. I've been to many events in
Montreal and Europe that are not like that. But then again, I don't generally hear American Circuit music at those events anyway, unless the DJ is
from the States.
Thanks for this info Workitout. I did not know that
You get it nothing.
I like Freemasons, they do sometimes good stuff (I prefer their remixes than their productions). I think also they will do maybe a good remix of a new
Whitney song. But it's true I think they didn't evolve, because when I listening to all their stuff I don't hear a really change about the choice of
instrument, structure etc.... since 2004. Something that I notice between a "Junior Vasquez Marathon Mix" and his lastest album "Generation Next". But
it's MY feeling!!! If you disagree, it's OK. But if it's "laughable" you should accept the fact that your reaction about JV is "laughable" too.
So, it's a forum or not ? Can I say if I like or not a remix, Dj or production ? I think YES. If I do that 1 time, 2 times, 10 times or all the times
I don't care. If it bothers someone, it's not my problem. A forum, it's a point that we exchange our advice,agreement, desagreement.
It was for my "tiresome argument".
Here now, the real thing that DRIVE ME CRAZY. It's not the Djs I hate like Dave Aude or boring music style like "electro". But the people like
RileyYork who say somethings without any sense like "circuit music is dated". So, when you took the RileyYork sides, I thought you are one of this
guys who believe at this STUPID idea that "circuit sound is dated and electro/funky house sound is new and fresh". Just because you don't like it.
I don't like Euro Dance, but do I say that Euro Dance is dated ? No I don't, and I think it is not dated. Altought it exists since almost 30 years.
You need to read more carefully. My reaction to Junior was umm...NOTHING. My entire post was about the Freemasons. Again, considering everyone copies
their sound, and Beyonce has them on speed-dial, "evolving" isn't really the issue. Yes it is a forum, we get it - you hate electro and Dave Aude and
love wailing diva circuit music. I don't think there's a need to reinforce said opinion at each and every opportunity.
I've kept my mouth shut about this subject for years but I'm breakin my silence. Junior remixes have not evolved over the years... they have mutated!
Mutated into something kinda scary in my opinion. I can't remember the last time I played a Junior remix and had great success with it. The only
Junior remixes that remotely sound good these days are the "throw back" productions that either sample something old and good or the ones that try
incorporate the sound he had back in the day when he was on top.
As for Whitney... I praying no Junior mixes and hoping for Johnny Vicious/Freemasons/Jody Den Broeder/
I have a feelin we're gonna get a Motto Blaco mix... which I wouldn't be totally let down by but would prefer Freemasons
Check out my music blog: http://mosuniverse.com/blogs/taj Updated everyday with all of the latest and greatest... And some not-so-greatest too!
yecin. if you keep digging you might just hit the centre of the earth now.
anyhow, to the actual matter. i heard a panel talk on the radio a while ago about the britney comeback and all that and one person said whitney
instead of britney on a number of occasions and the topic changed to her and how deep in the shitter her image went and it was in the same round of
time as britneys. whitney has more in deep though, and the levels of anticipation on this is almost on the level of the jacko comeback. feel free to
interpret that yourself on if it's high or low.
I just started a new topic here as these stupid discussions about what style of music is the real one and/or who should remix what songs is abslutely
stupid.
I personally don't give a f... about if Juniors or Freemasons or who ever mixes the new songs. As long as there are people that DO like the stuff the
different mixers are doing, it is OK.
If you don't like it, don't play it.
@Sandeed
Especially you lack a lot of respect towards others
"My reaction to Junior was umm...NOTHING. My entire post was about the Freemasons"
Not true
Read again, you DID write about JV.
But, as said,
EVERYTHING and EVERYONE has its right to exist !
Even those that LOVE all ABBA remixes in RnB style !!!
I think the Freemasons are great producers (they just happen to not fit into my style)
However.....
Yecin.....everyone is sick of reading your broken English rants about how circuit is great, that you hate electro, and everything else generally sucks
without a banging tribal drum and a fat, angry, black woman moaning.
Everyone on here has opinions, styles, likes, and dislikes. One mans trash is anothers treasure. LIke someone said earlier - you dont need to
force-feed us your opinion in every...single...post. Its the way you dictate your opinion (not the opinion itself) that grows tiresome. Like saying
Dave Aude is "bad" or "boring." Those are OPINIONS and not absolutes so write them as such.
Trust - there will be plenty of tribal, big room, circuit remixes of ANY Whitney song that's released.
Back to the original topic - I can't wait to hear some new Whitney! I hope she turns it!
Yecin.....everyone is sick of reading your broken English ...
Echt waar ?
Ik dacht omdat er is in de US nu en nieuwe president, de mensen daar zijn minder agressive.
Mais, je croix c'est fault .
Nur weil jemand kein perfektes Englisch spricht/schreibt muss man ihn nicht gleich beleidigen.
Mais, je croix c'est vrais que les gens disses: Les americaines sont vraiment malades au tetes.
The only thing that 'Yecin' said in his first threat was: He is looking forward to the new W. Houston songs and he wold like JV doing a mix. PERIOD
!
And coming now with this arrogant american trash with insulting people's try to communicate doesn't make you better than all the rest.
This is funny because in 1999 posts about Junior remixes were getting same responses. "He is over", "It is not 94-96 anymore", "Sound evolved",
"Tribal dead", etc.
Junior is still here and still has his fans. I am one of them... His mixes are still current. If Britney calls that means he is still in the game.
Names that were used in 1999 as the remixers of the moment are pretty much all gone and forgotten. Styles are long dead.
Nothing against Freemasons, but pretty much everything they do sounds the same. They had some amazing mixes, but to compare them to Junior is just
lunacy. I am sorry, but it is just crazy. I wish them all the best! I wish in 2019 Freemasons will get calls from superstars to remix for them.
Britney's of the 2019. Honestly I don't see that, but that's just me...
I do hope you get my point.
Junior was there in early nineties... Remixing every name on the planet. He is still there. He is getting old. He is old. But still his touch is often
brings magic to the dance floor. He is still called by top names. His career did not not start in 1999. It did not not peak in 1999. You might think
that 1999 was big for him, but Sound Factory closed in 1996. Madonna hasn't called for years in 1999 . And there was tons of his haters in 99.
I think the man deserves respect. You might not like his work, but in all honesty Freemasons got a long long long way to go to catch up with Junior.
And by the way in music everything comes in cycles. Big room sound will be back. Sooner than later. After following Junior for almost two decades and
being a big fan of Freemasons as well I am willing to bet that there is a higher chance in Juniors name on top remixes few years from now, than
Freemasons name.
The only thing that 'Yecin' said in his first threat was: He is looking forward to the new W. Houston songs and he wold like JV doing a mix. PERIOD
!
Gurl please. Pop a pill and call in sick tommorrow with your 3 posts. I'm a HUGE Junior fan so don't try to play that card.
And for the record, that wasn't all he said. Take the advice you tried to give Sandeep and re-read the multiple posts he has made on this thread.
Even then, I wasn't responding to his FIRST post on THIS thread - but the mannnnnnnnnnnny he has had these last few months (years?).
Whateva, whateva, whateva....I'm just ready for some new Whitney - Freemasons and Miss Vasquez can BOTH remix it! There! Happily ever after....
Fierce - can't wait to hear some of the new tracks. Was watching "ExtraTV" and apparently there's some news about it and some sounds on their
website, but I could not find it as of now.
***************************
One Big Ass Mistake America!
Yecin.....everyone is sick of reading your broken English
What a low level and piddling reaction. Maybe I am too aggressive when I give my opinion for some Djs, stuff etc... But I'm sure about one thing, I
never personally attack someone in this forum EVER !!! Essaye d'aligner au moins 5 mots en français, après on verra qui est se qui "casse" la
langue....
LIke someone said earlier - you dont need to force-feed us your opinion in every...single...post.
I don't force-feed anyone here. If someone disagree with me, it's OK, it's fine. But if I want to post stuff regularly, I do it. At least, I do
respect the people in this forum.
Like saying Dave Aude is "bad" or "boring." Those are OPINIONS and not absolutes so write them as such.
I write sometimes "IMO" but I think that the people here are intelligent enough to understand that it is MY opinion and counts just for ME even when I
do not always state them as such.
Trust - there will be plenty of tribal, big room, circuit remixes of ANY Whitney song that's released.
Great! I can't wait I just hope that she won't follow the same
way than Deborah Cox, means not to chose the remixers like "Beautiful U R". WARNING: IT'S MY OPINION, NOT AN ABSOLUTE!!!! (I hope that I wasn't
"tiresome" now )
This is funny because in 1999 posts about Junior remixes were getting same responses. "He is over", "It is not 94-96 anymore", "Sound evolved",
"Tribal dead", etc.
Junior is still here and still has his fans. I am one of them... His mixes are still current. If Britney calls that means he is still in the game.
Names that were used in 1999 as the remixers of the moment are pretty much all gone and forgotten. Styles are long dead.
Nothing against Freemasons, but pretty much everything they do sounds the same. They had some amazing mixes, but to compare them to Junior is just
lunacy. I am sorry, but it is just crazy. I wish them all the best! I wish in 2019 Freemasons will get calls from superstars to remix for them.
Britney's of the 2019. Honestly I don't see that, but that's just me...
I do hope you get my point.
Junior was there in early nineties... Remixing every name on the planet. He is still there. He is getting old. He is old. But still his touch is often
brings magic to the dance floor. He is still called by top names. His career did not not start in 1999. It did not not peak in 1999. You might think
that 1999 was big for him, but Sound Factory closed in 1996. Madonna hasn't called for years in 1999 . And there was tons of his haters in 99.
I think the man deserves respect. You might not like his work, but in all honesty Freemasons got a long long long way to go to catch up with Junior.
And by the way in music everything comes in cycles. Big room sound will be back. Sooner than later. After following Junior for almost two decades and
being a big fan of Freemasons as well I am willing to bet that there is a higher chance in Juniors name on top remixes few years from now, than
Freemasons name.
That this will only be Whitney's 7th studio album. - or - That I didn't cause the argument in this thread.
I just can't resist by adding this extra tidbit on Junior. He blows. No. Really. He does.
Really? You want to elaborate?
What is amazing that for people who were members of this board 10 years ago (and some are still here: Rico, Jif, Paj, etc.) this is just a dejavu. I
am defending Junior and someone else who has nothing intelligent to say posts garbage insults.
Yes he blows. For about 25 years. And still spins. And we are still talking about him. And he is still in demand... But he blows...
I am glad it has been "finalized". We have been waiting for this cd for way too long. My crowd has been waiting for this event. So I am glad it
appears to be on the horizon. That way we can either love her or hate her and move on. Let's hope it doesn't include that attrocity with Akon.
The woman has had incredible success. I hope she doesn't fall on her ass.
From what I have heard Akon will be on her new CD.
Why not? He's on everyone else's.
He's probably working with Celine Dion, too.
AHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA! you just made my day. That's the funnniest thing that I've heard in a while, and it's even funnier because it could actually be
true *GAG*!!!!
Although I do have my "Celine Remix Guilty Pleasures" ahem.
I'm on the fence about a new Whitney album, but I was never a diehard fan for her in the past.
When it comes to Freemasons vs. Junior, I have to agree that Freemasons fall back on what works more often than not. "Sandcastle Disco" was an
evolution of style for them, but "Heartbreak Make Me A Dancer" was not. One I play, one I don't. However, falling back on what works is also why
they are in such demand right now. Disco house has been where it's at in the UK, and it has also done really well here in the states. One could make
that exact argument for Junior. When you do something right, and you do it well, and it gets you paid, you do it. I am not a Junior fan in any
regards, I find his newer mixes to be pure rubbish, but I respect where he came from and what he's done for dance. But if he's evolved, I haven't
heard it. For a counterpoint, consider the Wideboys. One or two successful mixes and suddenly we are drowning in Wideboys mixes that sound EXACTLY
THE SAME! It worked, it got them paid. They did it. Now they are evolving wonderfully and still getting work! So it's a tried and true method.
As I said, don't flip out. It's a matter of taste. I know that people have dissed the "Circuit" sound recently in the States, but that's because it
*has* become a slighty stagnant sub-genre of dance music. What can one expect when the "sound" is centered on a specific group of people within the
Gay community, who actually relish trying to keep the "scene" exclusive (supposedly) and too expensive for most people to even experience. Of course
that's in the States.
Unbelievable. Let's see where to start with this. Of course, it's true that everything is a matter of taste, but to say something has become
stagnant is just an opinion. That may be what you think, but that doesn't mean there's any truth to it. Saying that the 'sound' is centered on a
specific group of people in the gay community is just foolish. So is every other style of music.
Also, to say people who like the circuit sound "relish keeping the scene exclusive and too expensive for most people to even experience". What is the
world are you talking about? There is nothing exclusive about going to the front door of a night club and paying cover to get in to a party where
circuit music is being played by circuit DJs. There is nothing 'exclusive' about it, (unless you don't have an ID to get in or you were banned from
the venue for some reason!!). As far as being too expensive for most people, again, I can't even figure out such a comment. Cover to most clubs and
venues where these circuit DJs are playing is usually under $20. If they are playing major events, then usually it's the promoter of the event
charging a higher amount, for the purpose of the event, and not so you can hear the DJ necessarily.
Finally, Yecin - if you are reading this, please do not believe everything you read about the way circuit music is received in the United States. I
can tell you for a fact that circuit DJs are doing just fine here and people come out in large numbers at parties, events, and regular club nights to
hear it. People will always keep putting out propaganda, but in the end, it's just their opinion, which everyone is certainly entitled to. Just be
warned that most of these statements are written as facts, which can be comical, or sometimes very disturbing.
As I said, don't flip out. It's a matter of taste. I know that people have dissed the "Circuit" sound recently in the States, but that's because it
*has* become a slighty stagnant sub-genre of dance music. What can one expect when the "sound" is centered on a specific group of people within the
Gay community, who actually relish trying to keep the "scene" exclusive (supposedly) and too expensive for most people to even experience. Of course
that's in the States.
Unbelievable. Let's see where to start with this. Of course, it's true that everything is a matter of taste, but to say something has become
stagnant is just an opinion. That may be what you think, but that doesn't mean there's any truth to it. Saying that the 'sound' is centered on a
specific group of people in the gay community is just foolish. So is every other style of music.
Also, to say people who like the circuit sound "relish keeping the scene exclusive and too expensive for most people to even experience". What is the
world are you talking about? There is nothing exclusive about going to the front door of a night club and paying cover to get in to a party where
circuit music is being played by circuit DJs. There is nothing 'exclusive' about it, (unless you don't have an ID to get in or you were banned from
the venue for some reason!!). As far as being too expensive for most people, again, I can't even figure out such a comment. Cover to most clubs and
venues where these circuit DJs are playing is usually under $20. If they are playing major events, then usually it's the promoter of the event
charging a higher amount, for the purpose of the event, and not so you can hear the DJ necessarily.
Finally, Yecin - if you are reading this, please do not believe everything you read about the way circuit music is received in the United States. I
can tell you for a fact that circuit DJs are doing just fine here and people come out in large numbers at parties, events, and regular club nights to
hear it. People will always keep putting out propaganda, but in the end, it's just their opinion, which everyone is certainly entitled to. Just be
warned that most of these statements are written as facts, which can be comical, or sometimes very disturbing.
Oh puh-leeze. We are not talking about nightclubs here, we're talking about what "Circuit" really is: the Parties.
So, you're saying that if some fat 55 year old were to show up at the White Party, they wouldn't be stared at and to writ excluded?
It's a subcuture: no more, no less. A subculture that actually excludes alot of people. Smaller by the year here in the States as well. I
personally like much of the music, as long as it's not pots n pans.
<<<"Saying that the 'sound' is centered on a specific group of people in the gay community is just foolish.>>>
O.K. Let's say that you were to go out to a straight bar and asked 20 random people what "Circuit" is. How many do you think would be able to
answer that question?
Just sayin'. Pretty "Unbelieveable", huh?
The music is great. The scene built around it: notsomuch.
Finally Yecin: People will think what they want: you should experience it for yourself and develop your own opinions: as disturbing as they might
be.
Because it's been 7 or 8 years, she's back with Clive Davis and she's clean and sober now which actually makes a HUGE difference!!! And by the way,
the CD before that was "My Love Is Your Love" and that was in no way a failure!
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Because it's been 7 or 8 years, she's back with Clive Davis and she's clean and sober now which actually makes a HUGE difference!!! And by the way,
the CD before that was "My Love Is Your Love" and that was in no way a failure!
You nailed it. This is exactly why fans are hyped about Whitney's return!
Current Favorite: Kelly Rowland - "Commander"
Flashback Favorite: Ultra Nate' - "Desire"(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
2002, actually. And you can't seriously argue that drug addiction makes little difference in music quality or vocal performance just because Amy Wine
house was a mess with a good record. That is such a ridiculous (and irresponsible) generalization with absolutely no merit. And who even knows if she
was actually using during the time that she was actually recording?? Look at the countless other artists that went down hill and even died because of
drug addiction. Trust me, from a someone that has overcome an addiction... substance abuse makes a huge difference in the performance of every aspect
of your life!!!
Check out my music blog: http://mosuniverse.com/blogs/taj Updated everyday with all of the latest and greatest... And some not-so-greatest too!
I think the voice of Whitney's early years is gone, but with the right MATERIAL, there can be something of quality to look forward to on the new
album. I hope the rumors that a Diane Warren song made the final cut are true, because I just know that she'd write Whit an A-list track. "I Learned
From The Best" was just killer...
Unbelievable. Let's see where to start with this. Of course, it's true that everything is a matter of taste, but to say something has become
stagnant is just an opinion. That may be what you think, but that doesn't mean there's any truth to it. Saying that the 'sound' is centered on a
specific group of people in the gay community is just foolish. So is every other style of music.
Also, to say people who like the circuit sound "relish keeping the scene exclusive and too expensive for most people to even experience". What is the
world are you talking about? There is nothing exclusive about going to the front door of a night club and paying cover to get in to a party where
circuit music is being played by circuit DJs. There is nothing 'exclusive' about it, (unless you don't have an ID to get in or you were banned from
the venue for some reason!!). As far as being too expensive for most people, again, I can't even figure out such a comment. Cover to most clubs and
venues where these circuit DJs are playing is usually under $20. If they are playing major events, then usually it's the promoter of the event
charging a higher amount, for the purpose of the event, and not so you can hear the DJ necessarily.
Finally, Yecin - if you are reading this, please do not believe everything you read about the way circuit music is received in the United States. I
can tell you for a fact that circuit DJs are doing just fine here and people come out in large numbers at parties, events, and regular club nights to
hear it. People will always keep putting out propaganda, but in the end, it's just their opinion, which everyone is certainly entitled to. Just be
warned that most of these statements are written as facts, which can be comical, or sometimes very disturbing.
Oh puh-leeze. We are not talking about nightclubs here, we're talking about what "Circuit" really is: the Parties.
So, you're saying that if some fat 55 year old were to show up at the White Party, they wouldn't be stared at and to writ excluded?
It's a subcuture: no more, no less. A subculture that actually excludes alot of people. Smaller by the year here in the States as well. I
personally like much of the music, as long as it's not pots n pans.
<<<"Saying that the 'sound' is centered on a specific group of people in the gay community is just foolish.>>>
O.K. Let's say that you were to go out to a straight bar and asked 20 random people what "Circuit" is. How many do you think would be able to
answer that question?
Just sayin'. Pretty "Unbelieveable", huh?
The music is great. The scene built around it: notsomuch.
Finally Yecin: People will think what they want: you should experience it for yourself and develop your own opinions: as disturbing as they might
be.
Thanks for your interventions guys!
I'm so glad to read something like that FindYourFooting.
You know, this forum is one of my only windows to the American dance music. So when I see some people here blaspheme the circuit music, and less and
less people who love/defend it, I feel that circuit music begins to die....
I'm not even going to the USA yet. I have no idea how the American people (gay or straight) behave with circuit music/electro/funky-disco-house
etc...
So, thanks so much for this info FindYourFooting
And Workitout, it's not easy to develop my own opinion about a subject where I have very little information and just a very few sources. But I will
definitely go to the US soon and see what's going on in this crazy country!
...where do I start. hmmm - we'll I have heard what has been finished on the Whitney album and I can safely say she is back. There is a cut on there
where she is singing as great as she did in the hey day. The album is great and true Whitney - hence the long time in getting it right. As for
remixers - it is always dependent on the song and who would be best to turn that song out.
Interesting discussion on the Freemasons. I would of said yes to the Freemason's two years ago, but to me - and correct me if I am wrong - Beyonce
has pretty much owned them and for Whitney to use them would be following in the single ladies footsteps. Whitney has always been a ground breaker.
It's Not Right was the first big break for Thunderpuss 2000 - Jonathan Peters came into his own with My Love Is Your Love.
Now lets get to Junior - today is a different day and everyone knows it including him, but for all the under 30's here - what Junior did with Whitney
remixes at the club was nothing short of phenomenal and helped break many of the mixes by playing them so creatively for up to 45 minutes - many
mixes he did were for his own personal use. Can any US dj break a record or mix from the club and have it cross to radio today?
So i ask you? Who is the new Thunderpuss today - who is that remix team that has yet to break but has the talent to take a Whitney record and make it
even stronger like TP did with It's Not Right, which their version ultimately became the Top 40 hit. Same with JP and My Love.
Whitney is back and the first single drops in July with mixes to follow very quickly.
Whenever people talk about the great Whitney Mixes, I always feel Rauhofer's work on "Love That Man" gets overlooked. I'm a big fan of Peter's work so
a bit biased, but I think he would nail her new track. Otherwise, I'm really digging Karmatronic's stuff at the moment. They've done a few Beyoncé
Mixes too, but they're starting to get this ethereal sound like Hani did in his "Num" days and generally do very strong, underrated (IMO) work. I'm
also a big Moto Blanco fanboy and think their trademark pianos and strings would be perfect for Whitney.
Either way, it seems to me that what Dave Audé has been doing lately could be a match. He's been a little more hit and miss than usual (though I
notice a pattern - the occastional bad Audé mix seems to stem from lack of motivation to salvage what is an awful song to start with). He's been doing
some pretty fun stuff lately that if done right, maybe it could cross over? Plus Dave usually does great the first time he does a remix for a really
famous artist with a long career (see U2, Annie Lennox, Heidi Montag, etc)
What about getting Hex/Mac back together? Is that possible?
Depending on the song - Adam K and Soha? This may or may not be a terrible idea, I'd have to hear it.
A) Whitney has a new album coming out. Yay. I hope it's a killer because I've got an enormous amount of respect for her as an artist.
B) The whole Freemasons vs. Junior thing - yes, Junior's been extremely hit-and-miss (mostly miss) for a while now, and I personally think people are
beginning to tire of the "Earth" tribal sound, but I can also see where some posters are coming from saying the Freemasons haven't changed their style
much. Now, I love them as much as anyone else, but when Beyonce basically made them her bitch-dogs for remixes, the ones they created sounded quite
similar to one another. Same with Maurice. It just all boils down to personal preference - I'm not into Junior much these days, but there are people
who are, and I'm fine with that.
*phew* Deep breath...
finally, C) for who should remix...I'd need to hear the song first, but in general, a Jody/Whitney combo would make my life, and I'm fairly certain
Moto Blanco could turn it out.
"Most people don't go after what they want, which is why they don't get what they want."
--Madonna
A) Whitney has a new album coming out. Yay. I hope it's a killer because I've got an enormous amount of respect for her as an artist.
B) The whole Freemasons vs. Junior thing - yes, Junior's been extremely hit-and-miss (mostly miss) for a while now, and I personally think people are
beginning to tire of the "Earth" tribal sound, but I can also see where some posters are coming from saying the Freemasons haven't changed their style
much. Now, I love them as much as anyone else, but when Beyonce basically made them her bitch-dogs for remixes, the ones they created sounded quite
similar to one another. Same with Maurice. It just all boils down to personal preference - I'm not into Junior much these days, but there are people
who are, and I'm fine with that.
*phew* Deep breath...
finally, C) for who should remix...I'd need to hear the song first, but in general, a Jody/Whitney combo would make my life, and I'm fairly certain
Moto Blanco could turn it out.
Well said! I agree 100% !
JSN
Let's have some fun, this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
Don't think too much, just bust that thick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
Either way, it seems to me that what Dave Audé has been doing lately could be a match. He's been a little more hit and miss than usual (though I
notice a pattern - the occastional bad Audé mix seems to stem from lack of motivation to salvage what is an awful song to start with). He's been doing
some pretty fun stuff lately that if done right, maybe it could cross over? Plus Dave usually does great the first time he does a remix for a really
famous artist with a long career (see U2, Annie Lennox, Heidi Montag, etc)
What about getting Hex/Mac back together? Is that possible?
Depending on the song - Adam K and Soha? This may or may not be a terrible idea, I'd have to hear it.
U2, Annie Lennox and Heidi Montag? Really famous and long career? The first two, yes......
I hope that was a 13 character typo and you meant to type Beyonce.
Jody and Moto are both solid ideas that probably can't go wrong. Whitney might motivate them to put a little more soul into it than they have been
lately...
The girl's still got it! Her voice is still beyond magical! Any haters wanna retract their words yet?
LOL! You must be joking.
Even Miley Cyrus has got a better voice than Whitney these days. And no, I'm not a hater. I just think it's so sad. I loved the My Love Is Your Love
album!
Both Michael Jackson and Whitney went from being some of the greatest stars of our time to being complete freakshows/has beens. Oh, and both have
plenty of delusional fans who think they will do a major comeback every year and totally wipe out their competition. That's also sad.
I feel sorry for the producers of this album. They're gonna have a hard time fixing her voice in the studio. I hope Whitney stays off the crack and
puts some effort into learning how to sing on key again. I really do.
The girl's still got it! Her voice is still beyond magical! Any haters wanna retract their words yet?
LOL! You must be joking.
Even Miley Cyrus has got a better voice than Whitney these days. And no, I'm not a hater. I just think it's so sad. I loved the My Love Is Your Love
album!
Both Michael Jackson and Whitney went from being some of the greatest stars of our time to being complete freakshows/has beens. Oh, and both have
plenty of delusional fans who think they will do a major comeback every year and totally wipe out their competition. That's also sad.
I feel sorry for the producers of this album. They're gonna have a hard time fixing her voice in the studio. I hope Whitney stays off the crack and
puts some effort into learning how to sing on key again. I really do.
I don't think she sounded off-key. Towards the beginning it sounded like she had something caught in her throat but that was about it
Current Favorite: Kelly Rowland - "Commander"
Flashback Favorite: Ultra Nate' - "Desire"(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
"I feel sorry for the producers of this album. They're gonna have a hard time fixing her voice in the studio. I hope Whitney stays off the crack and
puts some effort into learning how to sing on key again. I really do."
Magnus -
Nobody seems to mind that Paula Abdul's and Britney Spears' voices have always been fixed in the studio. Not to mention, Kanye West and all those
other guys with their "Autotune" sound.
Let's wait until the album comes out before we rip on it.
Walking around NYC last night, I saw posters everywhere announcing the September album drop. They were quite boastful and you can tell that there was
a lot of thought put into the text. It did get me a little bit more excited.
"I feel sorry for the producers of this album. They're gonna have a hard time fixing her voice in the studio. I hope Whitney stays off the crack and
puts some effort into learning how to sing on key again. I really do."
Magnus -
Nobody seems to mind that Paula Abdul's and Britney Spears' voices have always been fixed in the studio. Not to mention, Kanye West and all those
other guys with their "Autotune" sound.
Let's wait until the album comes out before we rip on it.
I never said I didn't feel sorry for those producers as well
I do hope it won't suck, but just like with the two other singers you mentioned above, studio tricks can only do so much. She won't be having any
amazing vocal moments on this record and if the Akon collaboration is an indication of the direction she is going in, it will be a very generic US
mainstream album
Wasn't the performance from 2008? And didn't she have another live performance since then at Clive Davis' Grammy party where she sounded great! You
can't completely judge how an artist's album is going to sound based off of one crappy performance. She sounds hella horse in that older
performance... almost like she's sick. The vocal-chords are a very sensitive instrument. Even the strongest diva has bad "voice" days. Check out this
more recent video where she sounds much better! It is filmed this year.
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I hope she sounds amazing, the singles chart high, and the album sells millions!
We need a GENUINE diva back!!!
JSN
Let's have some fun, this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
Don't think too much, just bust that thick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
What's with all of the people on here hatin on Whitney?
She was blessed with the gift of voice. She is human and has made some mistakes - but haven't we all?
I hope that she's clean/sober and HAPPY. . . and that her gift is not gone. She's one of the few vocalists in history that can stop you dead in your
tracks and send goosebumps down your spine during a live performance.
Seems like some people actually want her to fail, for the gift to be gone. If that happens we all lose.
What's with all of the people on here hatin on Whitney?
She was blessed with the gift of voice. She is human and has made some mistakes - but haven't we all?
I hope that she's clean/sober and HAPPY. . . and that her gift is not gone. She's one of the few vocalists in history that can stop you dead in your
tracks and send goosebumps down your spine during a live performance.
Seems like some people actually want her to fail, for the gift to be gone. If that happens we all lose.
So trying to be realistic and objective makes you a hater? Believe me, I wish her the best and I hope her voice returns. I don't buy her having a cold
as an excuse for all the terrible performances she's made the past few years. It's the crack for sure.
I don't think anyone can blame people for having doubts when it comes to either Michael Jackson or Whitney Houston attempting a comeback these days. I
do wish them both all the best, but I do see where everyone who's been having doubts are coming from.
And I hope she'll stay sober now. If she could re-train her voice and make a glorious comeback, then I'm all for it. With the right collaborators of
course.
I understand what you're saying as I have doubts of my own. I even have a theory as to why She turned to drugs in the first place. But I keep that
to myself, you never know who's browsing this or any other message board on the internet. I'd rather have Whitney or someone at Arista read something
supportive.
Life is way too short and there's way too much negativity in the world as it is.
I love Whitney and all of the AMAZING music that she's given us so far.
I choose to see the Whitney glass as half full . . . not half empty. Cheers!
... both have plenty of delusional fans who think they will do a major comeback every year and totally wipe out their competition. That's also sad.
HAHAHAHA! Pot, kettle. Kettle, pot. Because we all know Madonna doesn't have those kind of fans... *rolls eyes*
Like DJzyrtec said, Madonna's never gone away. She's managed to stay relevant from the get go, whether it was about record sales, chart positions,
touring or something else.
However, if you think I'm one of those sheep who will love anything she does, then you are mistaken. I think alot of what she's done post American
Life has been very tacky and beneath her ("see my booty get down" anyone?), but hey... it seems to work for her. Not that it affects my opinion on her
music, but I can't say I'm very keen on her plastic surgery either. She looks like a Stepford wife now. I still have a tremendous respect for her
work, as do I have for Whitney.
But sure, like any other "diva", Madge has got her fair share of delusional fans.
So haha right back at you for trying to make me look like a fool, but failing so badly that you just made yourself look like a bigger one instead.
Cheers!
Not only is the Title of the album I Look To You, but the actual cut I Look To You showcases Whitney's voice as great as it has ever been and is
definitely her strongest vocal performance on the album. Believe it - Whitney is Back.
Not only is the Title of the album I Look To You, but the actual cut I Look To You showcases Whitney's voice as great as it has ever been and is
definitely her strongest vocal performance on the album. Believe it - Whitney is Back.
Would Barry Harris and Chris Cox please do a Thunderpuss reunion and remix Whitney's new material!?!?
I can't think of a better way to welcome Whitney back than for the amazing to whip up a killer remix of something new from Whitney!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! (fingers crossed!)
(praying now. . . )
I have to say that if this were to ever happen, it would be the ULTIMATE Whitney comeback for the clubs!!! Doesn't Barry read this board sometimes?
Maybe we can light a spark... Even if it was a reunion just for the Whitney project! This would be AMAZING!!!
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Would Barry Harris and Chris Cox please do a Thunderpuss reunion and remix Whitney's new material!?!?
I can't think of a better way to welcome Whitney back than for the amazing to whip up a killer remix of something new from Whitney!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! (fingers crossed!)
(praying now. . . )
I have to say that if this were to ever happen, it would be the ULTIMATE Whitney comeback for the clubs!!! Doesn't Barry read this board sometimes?
Maybe we can light a spark... Even if it was a reunion just for the Whitney project! This would be AMAZING!!!
Definitely agree that would be one heck of a reunion to say the least! Aside from that wishful thinking, I can really see Chris Cox doing a proper
construction solo or collaborating with Jody Den Broeder- because their past mix for Christina Aguilera's "Hurt" was simply stellar. And since their
on a killer streak after their own recent reunion ("Bad Boy", "Drop A House" etc..) and most recent Coldplay's "Clocks" I can see remix tag team
Razor & Guido also delivering the goods big time. As Robert posted above, it really boils down the song itself beforing optimizing for the proper
remixer.
Would Barry Harris and Chris Cox please do a Thunderpuss reunion and remix Whitney's new material!?!?
I can't think of a better way to welcome Whitney back than for the amazing to whip up a killer remix of something new from Whitney!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! (fingers crossed!)
(praying now. . . )
I have to say that if this were to ever happen, it would be the ULTIMATE Whitney comeback for the clubs!!! Doesn't Barry read this board sometimes?
Maybe we can light a spark... Even if it was a reunion just for the Whitney project! This would be AMAZING!!!
While I enjoyed many Thunderpuss productions back in 99 and the earlier part of this decade, personally, I would much rather see Hex Hector and Mac
Quayle collaborate on a new Whitney Houston remix.
Thank goodness that we can all be happy that one of the greats is still here with us and she's BACK!!!!
WOW!!!! OMG!! There is only one, and has only ever been one, and will only ever ONE VOICE!!! I love you Whitney!!!
Ok. I'm sorry but I'm just a little bit excited here. I still remember the very first time I heard the INRBIO remix. I was at Rich's in SD on a
Sunday night . . . all by myself - but I danced my *ss off anyway!!!!
Thank goodness that we can all be happy that one of the greats is still here with us and she's BACK!!!!
WOW!!!! OMG!! There is only one, and has only ever been one, and will only ever ONE VOICE!!! I love you Whitney!!!
Ok. I'm sorry but I'm just a little bit excited here. I still remember the very first time I heard the INRBIO remix. I was at Rich's in SD on a
Sunday night . . . all by myself - but I danced my *ss off anyway!!!!
Thanks for sharing that. Don't be sorry about your excitement. I wish I was there. I know I would have felt the same level of joy that you had. :-)
Oh my... i read each and every message here lol I'm a little bit tired. It's 3:24 am now lol BUUUUUUUT i need to write about it! I'm SO HAPPY she is
back! "And no matter, what the people say... i'll be waiting you on radio or on the dancefloors awaaaaaaaaaay!..." (just kidding with the lyrics of
"MY Love is Your Love" lol
A Thunderpuss team up for new Whitney's song would be amazing ONLY if they do what they did better: Barry with his underground song + Chris with his
commercial song = pop-huge-anthem remix!
Yecin, i still love your posts, but i don't like Jr Vasquez recent mixes and i love Freemasons and Moto Blanco mixes and i think one of them need to
be on the remixers list with Tony Moran, Eddie Baez, Escape and some other circuit deejays as well.
I think IF the original one would not be great itself, althought the remix can be and save the day!
Whitney, WELCOME BACK and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR VOICE FOR EVER!
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So, someone on here has to know Barry Harris and/or Chris Cox... send them to this forum post so they can see that their fans want a reunion Whitney
remix!!! Let's try to make it happen!!
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Junior played the accapella twice at his Pride Party yesterday. Whitney's vocals sounded beautiful -- based on what I heard yesterday, it is clear
that she is back in classic Whitney form.
I thought Whitney was going to perform at the BET awards?
Ok this is hearsay so take it for what you will. . .
BET allegedly was purposefully lying and spreading rumors that Whitney among others would appear and perform at sunday nights award show in order to
boost ratings. So sad if it's true.
JustMike: Do you really mean accapella or do you mean the dub?
So, someone on here has to know Barry Harris and/or Chris Cox... send them to this forum post so they can see that their fans want a reunion Whitney
remix!!! Let's try to make it happen!!
Personally, I enjoyed it more the first time he played it more when it was basically just the accapella with some added dramatic effects as the
accapella progressed -- the emphasis was totally on Whitney's vocal and that was the real debut on Junior's dancefloor IMO.
The Dreamlover beats vs Whitney was later on the day.
I think she sounds great! A little raspy maybe at some points, but I like that, and strong otherwise.
And, Junior was thinking what he always thinks when he gets a new acapella... just screw around, and put some random beats behind it!
JSN
Let's have some fun, this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
Don't think too much, just bust that thick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
You know, I like the song a lot! Not sure how it'll fare on the radio though. I hope it's a huge comeback for her... if not, many artists find bigger
success in their second singles so we have that to look forward to as well!
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Well... that comes with age as well bud. The vocal chords change over time just like every other part of your body. She still sounds great in my
opinion... just a little different.
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Can we PLEASE not let this thread devolve into a Madonna vs Whitney thread? Trust, I am a fan of Madonna, but THIS is NOT about Madonna.
I think Whitney sounds amazing, all things considered. The song is self-reflective and highlights her vocals -- which is EXACTLY what she needs with
a kick-off single.
Everyone's voice changes as they age. Madonna, Whitney, Mariah, ect, ect...
Madonna sounds so much different than the way she use to. So does Mariah and Whitney and anyone else that is so heavily synthesized that their voice
might as well be considered a 'sound effect'. (Cough, cough... Paula Abdul, bless her soul.)
I cant think of 1 artist that's voice hasn't changed one way or another as they get older... it's a part of life.
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After just listening to this once, I'm enjoying it. I'm SO GLAD this did not venture down the "ghetto" with a rapper route. Adult contemporary Whitney
all the way!
although I'm glad Whitney is "back". I'm not feeling this song. I was hoping for something in the mid-tempo or higher range. Something a little
funky. Something with a little edge.
To me, this song is too predictable. We all knew that one of her songs would be about her turning her life around and it just seems a little too
cliche that she would release a ballad about the subject as the lead single. Plus, it's summer...where is the hook, the unforgettable chorus?!
I'll give this one a pass, and look forward to her next single...
This song is good. It reminds me of classic Whitney but unfortunately, I can't see it pulling in today's younger radio audiece unless there is a huge
promotional push behind it.
Current Favorite: Kelly Rowland - "Commander"
Flashback Favorite: Ultra Nate' - "Desire"(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
Whitney sounds very good but with all due respect what was Junior thinking??? I would never have done that!
It'd sound better if the acapella was on time with the beats. I think it's a cool combo personally, but Junior pretty much just slapped the vox over
as is.
"Most people don't go after what they want, which is why they don't get what they want."
--Madonna
The song isn't definitely the first single and the version that leaked isn't the final version either so we may get a more proper comeback single! I
wrote about it here:
It looked like the ’90s. It felt like the ’90s. It even sort of smelled like the rich and thriving ’90s. And for one brief evening it was, as J/RCA
Records celebrated the return of their crown jewel, Whitney Houston. And they did it in style. At a lavish, star-studded listening event legendary
record man Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer of Sony Entertainment Worldwide presented nine tracks from Houston’s new album, I Look To You, to a
crowd of nearly 500 at the Allen Room in midtown Manhattan’s Time Warner Center.
It has been seven years since Houston released a studio album, 2002’s Just Whitney. In that time she’s faced some daunting personal struggles,
including allegations about drug use, some shockingly candid appearances on her then-husband’s Bravo reality show, Being Bobby Brown, and a 2007
divorce from Brown. Rumors have also been floated that her historically powerful singing voice has begun to fade. Hearing I Look To You, a
modern-sounding and crisply produced comeback, should prove any doubters wrong. Whitney’s voice is as soaring and capable of gliding power as it was
25 years ago when Davis first began work with the singer.
Standing behind a podium on a stage decorated only with a chair to sit in as the music played, Davis discussed I Look To You’s long journey. “We’ve
been working for three years,” he said. “You have to wait for great songs to show up. I understand this is an artificial setting. But this is what
we’ve done.”
The night’s first song was also its feistiest. Written and produced by new industry power couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, “Million Dollar Bill” is
a clattering, uptempo hip-hop-inspired number. It may be the fastest ever for Houston, who keeps up nicely, even if it occasionally sounds like the
balladeer is doing some stretching. The song set off a frenzy in the hall, sending Martha Stewart, Houston’s cousin Dionne Warwick, Oprah pal Gayle
King, and Keys into ecstatic dance. It received a standing ovation. It also set the tone for much of the album.
With contributions from Akon (the tropical “Like I Never Left,” which leaked last year), Norwegian R&B hitmakers Stargate (”Call You Tonight”) and two
tracks from R. Kelly (the chippy kiss-off “Salute” and the steely title track produced by Tricky Stewart and Harvey Mason Jr.) Houston seems to be
aiming for a younger audience and the radio. Though her pipes are always up front — seven of the nine songs have booming vocal bridges — it’s rhythm
that drives the album. One exception is the recently leaked “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” Written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, it
is a classic Houston ballad: tenacious, swelling, a bit corny.
One thing that nearly every song has in common is theme. The writers on the album — Johnta Austin, Kelly, Warren — watched Houston’s struggles in
recent years and have written songs that reflect a sense of perseverance and redemption. “I want you to love me like I never left,” she sings, winking
at her fans.
Whitney finally appeared after the conclusion of the last song, a house-y cover of Leon Russell’s “A Song For You.” Striding onto the stage in a
shimmering vinyl dress, Houston was gracious and beaming, thanking everyone and blowing kisses before talking about Davis and her mother Cissy’s
encouragement to restart her career. She was brief. But it was unmistakable: Whitney is back.
Even that crazy megabetch-turned-queen of nice Wendy Williams (love her!), the woman who took digs at Whitney every chance she could get in the past -
who can forget her infamous 2003 interview? - is pulling for Miss Houston.
Bossip reports that Whitney will have an August ABC special, set to air before the release of her CD in September.
How great it will be if 2009 turns out to be the year that people (Americans?) finally move on past Michael Jackson=pedophile and
Whitney=crack, 2 of the most ridiculously overplayed & relentless wisecracks/associations of the last decade!
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