@whitneyhouston: “I Look to You” was released on July 23, 2009 as the title track of Whitney Houston’s seventh and final studio album. It’s a powerful gospel-influenced ballad about finding strength and hope during difficult times. Upon its release, it became a multi-format hit in the U.S., producing her best chart results since 2001. The song was sent to Whitney by Harvey Mason , Jr. (current head of The Recording Academy). After recording the song, Whitney decided to name the album after the song. She later stated that the song “...resounds in my soul. It set the tone for the album as far as what I wanted to say. It’s a very powerful song - I listen to it and it gives me strength and courage.” The video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, was filmed in the New York area. Billboard Magazine wrote at the time that in the song Houston is “both vulnerable and in control “ adding that the song “stands firmly in the tradition of her most emotive hits (Greatest Love of All, I Will Always Love You) and signals the long-awaited return of a true diva.” #whitneyhouston #80smusic #90smusic

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