Posts tagged "Whitney Houston"
bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#60-#51)

bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#60-#51)

We’re almost at the halfway point on our list of the ’90s best R&B songs. Vibe out with jams from Erykah Badu, Usher and Jodeci. Oooh yeah!

Songs In The Key Of Life 6: "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)"

Songs In The Key Of Life 6: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)”

I searched my catalog for the perfect song but couldn’t find one with the content I needed. Every song of interest had the theme but the lyrics just weren’t quite right; that’s until I listened to this particular one. Within less than two years, I’ve lost four of some of the closest people to me. The closest being my mother last year. Yesterday, I attended the funeral of a friend of twelve years. To me, funeral gatherings are reflections of […]

Popblerd's New Release Report 7/31/12: Who's The Bawse?

Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/31/12: Who’s The Bawse?

Rick Ross is this week’s heavy hitter, but there are also future hit albums out today from country band Gloriana and the late Whitney Houston, in the form of the “Sparkle” soundtrack.

Blerd Briefs: DMB, Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston

Blerd Briefs: DMB, Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston

Dave Matthews Band announce the release date and title of their new album, PLUS the new Whitney Houston video, in the latest Blerd Briefs.

Spin Cycle: Bobby Brown, The Masterpiece

Spin Cycle: Bobby Brown, The Masterpiece

Is the new album by Bobby Brown a “masterpiece?” Check out our review to see whether a 15 year layoff has been kind to the New Edition singer.

The Singles Bar: Bobby Brown's "Don't Let Me Die"

The Singles Bar: Bobby Brown’s “Don’t Let Me Die”

Grammy-winner Bobby Brown is back with his first new music in a decade and a half. Check out “Don’t Let Me Die.”

The Singles Bar: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks' "Celebrate"

The Singles Bar: Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks’ “Celebrate”

In anticipation of the new movie “Sparkle”, the song “Celebrate” featuring Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston, has just been released. Check it out here.

Pass The Popcorn: Whitney Shines In “Sparkle” Trailer

Hearing Whitney Houston (even under the guise of playing a role) refer to her life as a “cautionary tale” is more than enough to give someone chills. It’s the most striking thing about the trailer to the singer/actress’s last role, in a remake of the 1976 cult classic “Sparkle.” The trailer premiered yesterday morning. The original film co-starred Irene Cara and Philip Michael Thomas, among others. This revision stars former “American Idol” champ Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, and Cee-Lo Green, […]

Discography Fever: Whitney Houston (Part Two)

Discography Fever: Whitney Houston (Part Two)

Part two of our look at Whitney Houston’s discography also includes a Spotify playlist.

Blerd Radio: (Un)charted Territory

Guess what, folks? It’s time for another Blerd Radio episode! This episode finds Big Money Mike joined by Popblerd co-conspirators Mike Duquette and Zack Stiegler and special guest Michael Parr . Among the topics discussed: -The quality of Bruce Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball album, the similarity of a certain track to a song by They Might Be Giants, and the curious lack of people of color at your average Boss show. -The underwhelming singles  from Madonna’s upcoming MDMA album. Has the Queen of Pop lost […]

Discography Fever: Whitney Houston (Part 1 of 2)

Discography Fever: Whitney Houston (Part 1 of 2)

Part one of our look at Whitney Houston’s discography.

Friday Throwback: Whitney Houston’s “I’m Your Baby Tonight”

It will be two weeks from tomorrow that Whitney Houston passed away. In a weird way because of how we receive news through social media these days, it seems like it’s been longer. We were inundated with 24-hour coverage because of the TMZ’s of the world. Friends and family shared their words about Whitney as well. Seemingly, everyone had an opinion about her music, who she’d turned in to, and who was to blame. We shared our thoughts on Whitney, […]