EXPLAINED || Whitney Houston's Voice || Act Three: The Last Years

The Voice: EXPLAINED is a music education docu-series created by award-winning multidisciplinary artist Milik Kashad. It is designed to educate listeners and viewers on the science and history of music and singing in an easy-to-understand and engaging way!
In a three-part special, we will look at the life, career, and voice of "The Voice," Whitney Houston.
Act 3 focuses on the professional, personal, and musical challenges of Whitney's last years of major career and life.
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Chapters
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0:00 - Call To Action
0:13 - The Makings of My Love Is Your Love
3:17 - Style of Singing and Style of Music
4:43 - Money Troubles
8:01 - The Physicality of Singing
11:38 - Tessitura and Vocal Range
13:48 - Drugs Use and The End of The American Touring Career
15:41 - What Happened to Whitney’s Voice after 1999?
18:41 - Inconsistent Voice, Inconsistent Behavior
20:13 - Just Whitney & The 100 Million Dollar Contract
22:50 - Emphysema
24:05 - Dental Work and The Voice
25:13 - A New Vibrato
27:14 - 2004 Comeback
29:39 - Loss of Voice
31:12 - I Look To You
32:02 - Raspy and Deep Voice
34:17 - A Final Years Voice Analysis
36:17 - Quality and Consistency of Sound
38:48 - Drugs, Divas and The Voice
40:42 - Different Time, Same Expectations
44:11 - Same Voice, Different Woman: The Mentality of Singing
47:04 - Final Thoughts
Episode Credits
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Director: Milik Kashad
Executive Producer: Milik Kashad
Editor: Milik Kashad & Darien Meggett
Motion Graphics: Milik Kashad
Voiceover: Milik Kashad
Script: Milik Kashad
Script Editor: Tim Dillinger
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[@tdad8683]

Please what's that song at 34:48??

[@darkfeather6857]

The story of Whitney Houston is actually a tragedy. She was manipulated and tricked into being a lifelong slave of Arista while a teennager and used and leeched off of by those she loved and trusted most. Heartbreaking and sickening.

[@anthonymeans7439]

So frighteningly true!

[@cassandrasoler8309]

Your comment beat me to it. So heartbreaking and disappointing. Even in transition she still a profit to Arista.

[@CassieJazz96]

She and Bobbi Kristina were failed in so many ways💔

[@willfrancescofini]

Her life and her story is also a TRIUMPH. She brought Heaven to Earth with her musicianship and love. Her life was a culmination of generations of Black American survival, success, and cultivation of artistic brilliance. She shared a great gift that has forever “moved the needle” for the progress of the human race. As we experience the glimpse of heavenly power she brought to us, we many “disciples” of Whitney are inspired to pursue our own greatness - not just as singers- I have heard lawyers and social workers also call Whitney the “voice of their life.” To see a life of genius lived so loudly, proudly, and worldwide, and to call it anything but a triumph, is a challenge for me. Whitney said it felt like FLYING to do what she did. Many people live twice as long and never fly once 💔

[@randygivens8421]

Yes, so heartbreaking! I had no idea how she suffered.

[@EliSlayz]

This video confirmed my thought that we need a "Surviving Arista" documentary. Whitney, Aretha, Dionne, Toni, TLC, Phyllis, Taylor, Angela, etc...

[@samuelbennie7690]

Surviving as ?

[@dariusbrock2351]

That's a good idea. It'd definitely be interesting.

[@divatalk9011]

To be fair, Clive didn’t want her to tour the last album and WH family were often just as toxic

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

I don't think Aretha had any issues with Arista. Aretha did what she wanted to do and she was already well established in her career. Clive just helped reinvented her career in the 80's and 90's. Aretha didn't tour like that and she would cancel dates without notice and would get sue by promoters. Aretha had money problems before Arista. Read the David Ritz book on Aretha. Aretha was irresponsible when it came to her business and financial affairs. Her will wasn't even in placed before she died. Her family found hand written wills tucked away in couches.

[@coreyo.conner7897]

📌💯

[@JusticeLong3317]

Am I the only one who rolled my eyes when I saw Clive Davis “crying”?

[@ferrancalaf1465]

Oh i didnt know he was “crying”

[@cookingwithcocktails8908]

Whitney speaking voice is still too this day the best I’ve heard. So her talking through songs still was better than 99.9999 percent of the industry

[@isandrofrancees7377]

This trilogy is a MASTERPIECE!!! AMAZING. It's literally my opinion about her voice and career. Thanks for creating an amazing trilogy that explains her life so well. No one can do it better.

[@urArchitect]

Indeed!

[@Ggggg1gggg]

Despite her starting drugs as young as 14-15, it’s absolutely incredible how she was able to sing so well for so long. Rest In Peace to The Voice🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@dylzd2]

The greatest voice ever recorded, in my opinion. May she rest peacefully. Thank you for all you’ve given us Whitney.

[@MarDidIt]

Whitney's voice was a gift to the world. Her music will continue to inspire generations to come.

[@kevinmallory8414]

I think when she did that last tour she probably realized who her true fans were. Because if they were really her fans they would have never walked out on her like that or expected her to sing the same way she did in her younger years. Love Whitney Houston through the good and bad no matter what! Anyway, good job making the video, my brother!

[@bolder2009]

I chose not to go to her last tour as a 'real fan', out of respect. Same with Amy. I didn't go and see her when it was all too obvious that she shouldn't be touring in the condition she was in. Sometimes fans have to be accountable as well.

[@perdybirdie]

She should have never done that tour. Honestly, her my love is your love tour should been the last major tour she did. After that, she should have only done small mini tours with no more than 10 shows, in a smaller setting. However, when you're a slave to the industry, you basically have to do what they tell you to. Her story is the definition of the music industry taking a true gift from God and ruining the person with that gift. Like the demons they are, they took and sucked the life out of her until she was of no use and offed her. Scary stuff

[@thatssokeshaun301]

“A car will run perfectly before it gives out" Liza Minnelli said she never felt any of the effects of her lifestyle when it was time to work and then one day she did. An overnight change.

[@SexDiscoJesus]

Her voice was EVERYTHING, but her spirit in the singing is what made her untouchable. She reminds me so much of Judy Garland, just heartbreaking. 💜

[@tylerhackner9731]

Whitney in her final years is still better than most

[@ChichkoParichko]

Her health was critical stop lying she was awful

[@divatalk9011]

@@ChichkoParichkoShe had no stamina, but when at her best in her final years she still had some moments

[@RespecttheScreenplay]

Yes!!!

[@whfan1675]

Agreed tbh

[@marquisjackson7169]

@@ChichkoParichkoawful no. She still had vocal moments. Her health was bad yes however her voice was getting better but they forced her on her last tour. Vocally even though she wasn’t the best she was better than some of the “singers” today.

[@cjayconrod]

I put off watching this part because I knew it would break my heart all over again. I can't help but wonder who she would've been if she was just allowed to be herself and work on her own terms. She was literally worked into the ground and nobody seemed to care until it was too late.

[@thabigcohuna]

It took me a minute to watch this one

[@sm00thsubz81]

I love her late 90s voice. I felt like because of her vocal damage, it forced her to really improvise and lean on her musical prowess

[@leftunsupervised]

Best series I've seen on Whitney. Period. Also, I've never been so grateful not to have a voice. Poor Whitney.

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

It’s iconic

[@perdybirdie]

Agree. This documentary series is better than all the so called biopic and Clive based projects.

[@Mindblowinable]

Whitney was a Treasure, but everyone treated her as a cash cow, money making machine. But she was a fragile human with Great gift. One thing is to be taken advantage of by industry, the other thing is to be abused by your own mother, father, brothers and husband. This kind of talent comes one time in million years. Thank you for such an amazing analysis! Tremendous work.

[@Smilingsun23]

I agree. Too many people took advantage. Sometimes you have to separate family from business. Their demands and dependence on her caused a lot of stress.

[@perdybirdie]

​@@Smilingsun23I now see why beyonce fired her dad. She had too

[@divatalk9011]

I cannot wait to dive into this video!! Whitney sounded so well at the beginning of the of her last tour. Those clips at the Russian concert were giving MLIYL vibes. However, that tour was far too ambitious, far too long and had no interest in Whitney’s health and wanted to squeeze every last cent out of her, dehumanising her and causing total exhaustion. I read Whitney wanted to do a pulled back unplugged style tour with just a piano and guitar and play with her voice and not be bend to ransom by her old voice, but we never got to see that. Whitney has been gone for so long, yet she would only be 60 now. We lost her far too young and it hurts my soul when I see Mariah and Celina at the Grammys while Whitney only resides in our minds

[@peterjonesdelacruz]

That tour shouldn't have happened. Whitney was in no shape to have a full concert, let alone A TOUR. But now it makes sense why she had to do it. It was because the disgusting moochers surrounding her wanted the cash.

[@grannymclies1879]

ROBYN ... ROBYN ... ROBYN .... You tried .... and as a fan of Whitney .. I am THANKFUL for your presence in her life!

[@Itsd2323]

This Whitney break down is one of the best things I seen on youtube

[@urArchitect]

💯

[@amarierry3378]

My poor baby, Whitney. I’m one of her most ardent fans, and never knew how overworked and exhausted she was in the latter years. It’s all so tragic… so much weight and pressure on her 💔

[@psalms-xs1uq]

She was human! Some us struggle with basic day to day expectations! Imagine having the immense pressure she had to live with. That is why it ended the way it dead. She drowned in her sorrows and abuse from the industry and fans making her feel not good enough. It was gift hearing her voice even at its worst!

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

The fact that her voice lasted as long as it did is a testament to just how massive her talent was and how much “slack” she had to work with She has some vocal moments in 2004 that sounded wonderful, and I personally loved her voice on Just Whitney and I Look To You and listen to those albums more than MLIYL

[@ThatAllatOnceBish]

40 years and somebody has finally explained to the public how and what went on vocally with the the most unique and luxurious voice of all time

[@aiyanasprose]

though her voice was “weakest” in this act, it bears something unlike her earlier sound that I adore. An absolute rarity, she was.

[@MrJeepy82]

This trilogy is the best Whitney documentary ever made. Thank you

[@wookiewarrior8948]

This analysis explains the differences I noticed perfectly. It makes total sense. Whitney could have had the longevity of a career like Tina Turner’s were it not for her unhealthy lifestyle. I love her so much, I wish she was was better cared for and still with us

[@rigust12]

Damn, there is no greater hate than a family love. Family abuse, shaky marriage, 4 miscarriages, tabloids scrutiny, how could she escape that substance abuse ? She fell, got back up, tried again. I respect her even more now 😢. IDC if and when the vocal cords couldn't deliver like they used to, I'll forever enjoy every note, every song, every melody that came out that throat in whatever type, shape or form. This chick was literally music. RIP mama ❤❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for existing ❣️.

[@BlackMusicArchive]

Chapters _________ 0:00 - Call To Action 0:13 - The Makings of My Love Is Your Love 3:17 - Style of Singing and Style of Music 4:43 - Money Troubles 8:01 - The Physicality of Singing 11:38 - Tessitura and Vocal Range 13:48 - Drugs Use and The End of The American Touring Career 15:41 - What Happened to Whitney’s Voice after 1999? 18:41 - Inconsistent Voice, Inconsistent Behavior 20:13 - Just Whitney & The 100 Million Dollar Contract 22:50 - Emphysema 24:05 - Dental Work and The Sound 25:13 - A New Vibrato 27:14 - 2004 Comeback 29:39 - Loss of Voice 31:12 - I Look To You 32:02 - Raspy and Deep Voice 34:17 - A Final Years Voice Analysis 36:17 - Quality and Consistency of Sound 38:48 - Drugs, Divas and The Voice 40:42 - Different Time, Same Expectations 44:11 - Same Voice, Different Woman: The Mentality of Singing 47:04 - Final Thoughts

[@michele2855]

Excellent video!! I’ve read Cissy, Robyn and Bobby’s books. Husband friends and family leeched off Nippy. Her father broke her heart worst than Bobby Brown ever could. A real shame. RIP Whitney and Krissi and Bobby Jr.

[@peterjonesdelacruz]

I've always known Whitney's family was toxic, but I never realized how much they lived off her for so long. I didn't know that she had to work harder than she needed and had to go on extensive tours more than she wanted because people around her were robbing her of her hard-earned fortune. The more I learn about how her family and friends took advantage of her generosity, the more I realize how much she was surrounded by disgusting freeloaders and the worse I feel for her.

[@CASantos]

9:00 I'm so glad you covered this. Physicality is really an underemphasized aspect of singing - especially when discussing singers who've experienced a decline be they Houston or Carey, Callas or Voight. Random, but I've started to feel a big reason why Beyoncé has had a minimal decline relatively for a fast-tracked pop singer is physicality. I recently rewatched a tour video of hers, and her fitness is probably just shy of an actual professional athlete. Keeping a strong body and cardiovascular system is super important to prevent bad habits and the onset of straining, wobbling, etc etc.

[@TheSeeking2know]

I suspect you're right about Beyonce. She is really fit, so that counterbalances any family or other challenges, at least on stage singing.

[@lavonyadavis6793]

This was a great video about her last years. She was a phenomenal vocalist. Obviously, she made horrible choices in her personal life, which led her to an early demise. But she’s always a legend. I’m glad you point out how Chaka and others changed their techniques to a more nasal, whinny sound. Whitney never changed her technique, she always stayed chest coordinated. Which is the best singing in my opinion. But again, she just ruined her life early from poor decisions and ppl using her. Damn shame. RIP

[@channelchanel7488]

I had to stop after only 8 minutes watching this. I took some time to breathe before I shed a tear. After 2.world tours and you ended with no money??? What the Hell??? This is just unbelievable ... They ROBBED her...

[@whfan1675]

I loved this! Honestly over the years I’ve gone back and watched her last tour and she actually had a lot of good nights. I would have loved to see her live during her final years. She will always be the Voice.

[@divatalk9011]

I agree! Her head voice had wonderful moments and there’s some really emotional moments of IDKMOS

[@lucyalexander3607]

Watching this series was better than watching the movie about her life. Thank you.

[@whitneyfan9019]

Brilliant! I miss her so much and wish people weren’t so nasty to her during that last tour. She went on that stage and still gave it 100%. RIP Whitney! You were simply the best!

[@on_my_own_two_feet]

Right? Like they were paying for a ready-made product not an experience with a living person, who has feelings and is going somewhere. Disgusting!

[@jun6595]

I rarely comment your videos because I just can't find the right words to bring justice to your work. But your work is a pure masterpiece. At least, I had to say that. I didn't get the chance to discover Whitney's music by the time she was still there with us, but she's definitely among the few singers that have transcended the world with their voice, their talent, their gift and so much more. Also, when you were talking about hearing the process of aging on singer's voices, I couldn't help but think about Barbra Streisand's case. If I remember, her voice between 90's and 2000's was undeniably different, so maybe it could give one example of what a grown "old" woman, that I think preserved her voice the best she could, sounds ? I mean, that was a thought that crossed my mind at that moment. But once again, wonderful job, amazing video !

[@kele2us]

I love hearing singers who are more mature sing their older material cause it usually hits different from the original song. After a certain age good performers just retire I'm talking people who don't need all the bells and whistles to put on a good show. I'm grateful for the ones that are still performing cause its certainly more difficult now that they're older.

[@charlita25]

She was always creative in getting her notes 🎶 out. The big belts, the runs , and etc …

[@pierocipriani196]

Understanding that an artist is a person and not programmed robot changes the way you see the world of entertainment Nowadays we know that toxicity is a red flag but in a time where no one talks about it and everything around you is just toxic, is really difficult deal with everything that’s happening

[@smoothluv3]

Facts it really made me respect artistry WAY MORE than just expecting them to be how I choose to hear it.

[@marquelwade7309]

Y’all really TRULY did THE BEST REVIEW about Whitney EVER DONE 😢 us REAL Whitney fans (+singers) SINCERELY APPRECIATE IT! I Think Whitney would have too, you truly HUMANIZED her whereas everyone else always tried to make her seem INFALLIBLE or PERFECT but she was human & a real person just like us & that’s all she ever wanted to feel like and people to know & understand. ❤

[@markbihmsmusic]

I love how you broke this last part down with looking at Whitney's vocal changes from other reasons besides the drugs. I wholeheartedly agree that a lot of it was believing and feeling what she was singing and whether or not it was relevant to her personally. You truly showed mastery in debunking the common narratives that the media and critics alike have put out over the years. Again, I appreciate your careful handling, research, and consideration of as many factors as one could think of concerning this gem of a woman! I truly love and have great respect for your timeless effort put into this presentation!

[@deborahwilliams8123]

There will never ever be a voice like this angel ever again,Thank You Whitney

[@feliciaw.9248]

You did your big one with this series! The empathy and delicate tone of how you tackle these stories inject so much life and humanity into viewing these prominent figures. I appreciate your work and thank you for educating and challenging us to appreciate the artform of singing in all stages of a performer's life. Seeing Whitney, especially in her later years, makes me smile. I feel like she was a good lady, supportive of up and coming singers and no longer willing to hide a little bit of feistiness. I don't believe most people should be defined by their mistakes, but instead should be celebrated for their triumphs and how they bounce back. That's why we love Whitney! And I loved how she cussed Wendy out and ended the convo with a nice nasty sweetness. 🤣 And Whitney was the true star of Being Bobby Brown! 🤭❤️

[@iluvcamaros1912]

I bought her last album when it came out and enjoyed it. Such a beautiful and fun album! I was sending her good vibes and hoping it was just the beginning of a happier, healthier Whitney. So devastated that it was the end. And who bought tickets to a late 2000s Whitney concert and really thought they were gonna hear Bodyguard era IWALY? Common sense should have told them to expect a significantly changed woman. Also I thought I was a bit morbid for watching those performances on KZbin. It's a relief to know that I'm not crazy for enjoying seeing her tackle her back catalogue with her mature, post-prime voice.

[@charlita25]

Now we weren’t “robbed” we were blessed to have witnessed this greatness 🙏🏾

[@JillCheese]

Milik, as always, your work is a love letter to artists and viewers. Thank you for the care you put into all of your work, but ESPECIALLY to Ms. Whitney!💝

[@Racerrr684]

Used to think this was an entertainment channel but it's more of educational. Thank you soo much for your work.

[@JusticeLong3317]

I used to see feel like Whitney’s life was a tragedy. But now I no longer see it that way. Although she left us some 12 years ago her music is still pivotal in the culture. I listened to her music so much sometimes I forget that she’s gone. Nonetheless, what I have learned from this documentary series is that when it comes to singing the industry, your management, even your own family can push you beyond your limits and so it’s important to know what your boundaries are and make sure they are never crossed because ultimately no one is going to look out for you better than yourself.

[@matiaspereyra9375]

It boggles my mind just how virtuous and talented these singers are from both nature and nurture and yet how fallible their voices can become under the most common of circumstances. It encourages as much as intimidates.

[@darrinthornton2409]

This is Oscar worthy you are a true talent and your love for nippy shines through thank you for this

[@mieshalashay]

Oh wow… as an all Eras Whitney fan, I originally started this series to hear praise on Whitney’s impeccable vocal chops and the unfortunate decline, but I learned sooo much more from this. The whole series gave me a deeper understanding, appreciation and respect for Whitney and her talent…. And also a new found hate for Arista records 🥴 Thank you so much for this!!

[@charlita25]

I actually appreciated the “Just Whitney “ and beyond era more because I could finally sing along. Everything was too perfect before. Yet still great 👍🏾 and nothing short of amazing 🤩

[@coreyo.conner7897]

Another masterpiece! You have such a unique gift of storytelling and explaining music for non singers who love and appreciate the craft of singing vocals. I feel like a student in a highly advanced music course! Thanks for all you contribute! 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@BlackMusicArchive]

Wow, thank you!

[@bigd7386]

WOW! So much of what I deduced from pure speculation is confirmed with your conclusions. I always argue that she never lost her voice, it just became increasingly inconsistent. During that last tour, like you pointed out, there would be these moments where it just all of a sudden soared and I would love to see the joy it brought her. I also noticed the nights she felt better vocally she would also be more "Whitney-like" which speaks to the mental aspect of it all. The moment in particular I love the most is during I Love The Lord in Milano... she got lost in worship and her voice just cleared up and she belted and growled like young Whitney... and afterwards she just looks off and says "Yeah!". A huge portion of it was the pressure she had on her and that had to affect her mentally. ALSO, I totally agree that more than the actual drugs themselves, the majority of her vocal decline was due to overuse and cigarettes. I can say that I personally enjoy Whitney's matured voice most. I loved the early stages of the rasp, especially mixing it with vibrato. I LOVE her MLIYL Tour vocals! There was just a fire that she had. The few years leading up to the tour, it seemed she was struggling with the change in her voice, but its like she figured it out and OWNED the changes during the tour. I feel she really mastered her mixed voice to make up for the lack of sheer upper belts. And 2004 WAS a good year considering the few years before. It seemed she had regained some of the "bigness" that wasn't there during MLIYL. I loved "If I Told You That" during this time. And the Love Medley, and her Luther Tribute (Never Too Much/Superstar) were AMAZING!

[@madisonthomas4331]

This video deserves a prestigous exemplatory award. So detailed, so informative. It tackles not just the music and behind it but the personand life she went through. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to all of us. Thank you Whitney for sharing your gift. Thank you God for sharing such one of a kind creation. She will never be forgotten.💕

[@Genetaylormusic]

This just breaks my entire heart.

[@stacistaci6657]

Great analysis as usual, BAM. I didn't get the notification for this even though I've hit the bell. Whitney was disappointed by.so many people in her life. She had the solo career Cissy always wanted for herself, a father she took care of who would steal from her and who had the nerve to sue her for.100 million dollars, and also her other family members and Bobby's family, and her employees she was financially supporting. She also dealt with an accountant who stole so much money from her and a record company that exploited her. That contract signing scene in the Whjtney movie spooked me. It reminded me of the billion year contract some scientologists sign. Those overseas 'fans' were so rude to Whitney during a tough time in her life. Whitney was truly a professional and very strong because many performers would have left the stage when they got booed. She finished her performances, which I know had to be so hard for her. She was truly a survivor through all the ups and downs of her career.

[@AllenLewis]

I think you did a great job with this series on Whitney Houston. Rest in Peace Whitney 🕊️🙏Keep doing your thing Black Music Archive. I can’t wait to see what artist you choose for the next Explained series. 👏👏👏

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

"That's what funds are for" took me OUT! 😭 Now why did they do Dionne like that in that headline about her money issues☠️

[@kele2us]

😆 Why Aretha do Toni like that,

[@chigal0926]

When Dionne had to do infomercials for Psychic Friends hotline, you know things have sunk to a low with her coins🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@user-kx5lp2ns8n]

near 40:55 exactly; echoing *what* she said *"...no one is who they were twenty years ago."* paraphrased. 💯 I'm grateful to have heard *The Voice* #Nippy gifted during *her prime!* And I do not scorn her, for [where] her Voice went in her latter years. ❤ It's so unfair... some Ppl seemingly STAY MORE FOCUSED on 1's Flaws than... smh... Celebs should have room to be *human* too; and all [the flaws] that come with being *That!* 47:07 good point! the 80s. No, we weren't 'robbed'... from what you mentioned about Ms. Houston's $$$... she may have felt She Wa$! Luv you *Ms. Whitney E. Houston.* ❤‍🔥🕊

[@pierocipriani196]

Finally! The last part! Thanks for this trilogy Milik, this content is the best for learning about music and music history

[@allisononyoutube5794]

Thank you for your analysis of the beautiful Whitney Houston ❤️ I sing her songs for a crowd and they love it. I in no way shape or form think that I can do what she did. But my sound is quite pleasing to the ear❤🎼🎹🎯

[@michaeljarreau3185]

I've waited patiently for part 3......Since I watched it all the way to the end, let me start off by saying if you listen to Whitney's last album, "I look To You" from begining to end, she sounds good. There might have been a technique the producers did in the studio so she wouldn't have sound as bad. I could be wrong though. Whitney shouldn't have never went on tour for her last album but i know she needed the money. At least her vocal coach did helped her get some of her voice back but it wasn't the same voice like it was in the 80's and 90's. I like how you edited this video Milik. You are very creative and ahead of your time. I think i might watch this video agin later

[@auramonroe6966]

Milik awesome work. You really just get into the nitty gritty, no sugar coating. Greatly appreciate your sheer honesty. Whitney was trampled by her problems, mentally, physically poor woman was drained by the end. Thank you for taking us on this ride with you on Whitney voice. You dont know how much I greatly appreciate it ❤️

[@dev-fn8qe]

this is the best whitney documentary i've ever seen. Thank you for putting it together!

[@applecider]

breathtaking! y'all até everything and left absolutely no crumbs. amazing!

[@BlackMusicArchive]

And special thank you to YOU for the remastered footage!

[@MuyThoughts]

It is so heartbreaking 💔 🥺 how a gift 🎁 that needed preserving was exploited and abused to fatten 💵 other people's pockets💰 Singers like Whitney, Mariah, Celine had no business doing back to back dates like that singing such physically demanding songs 🫁😮‍💨. You look at what happened to Adele and history is repeating itself.🎬 Amazing Conclusion 👏🏾 🏆

[@terrancebrown3345]

I believe her voice was still there and present like the video said the person has changed I believe she wasn’t mentally strong anymore to handle the world that she once knew in the early 90s and 80s my precious soul may our lord be with her in heaven singing lead in the heavenly choir !

[@ArtRebelsBloc]

when part two ended abruptly i wasn't mad but i was questioning what the deal was. true to form and to my surprise this was a delight to see on my recommended feed

[@kng001]

Thank you for those videos ❤️ Those are very emotional for me. Whitney was the first vocalist who made me love vocals, singing and music I remember the first time I heard her I used to be SHOOK by her dramatic tone, power and fast vibrato. I love her. The best vocalist ever to me.

[@Just_Chosenn]

I agree 100% coming towards the end of her career because of everything that she’s been through when I watched those 2009 performances I do really appreciate her voice and what she brought to the table especially when she thinks I love the Lord.

[@ej44026]

Such a great point at 42:14, and I think highlights why Beyoncé is so important to today’s industry! We’re getting to hear how her voice has changed over the years and has only gotten better as she has maintained her instrument 25+ years in! Brandy as well! Whitney should still be here with us today : (

[@DavidRichardson95]

Whitney should still be here as well as that beautiful gift she was blessed with. They didn't call her _The Voice_ for nothing.

[@waynegruber9122]

Yessssss!!! Act 3 is available Ive been anticipating this part 3 months, thank you!!!!!

[@arimasrizan1007]

@BMA thank you for this 3 part production… created a lot of empathy for Whitney

[@DonRashad]

I hated seeing her on that Nothing But Love tour in 2010. I know her mental health had to be horrible behind the scenes after every show for those 6 months. Yes there a few good vocal moments, but overall that tour was a train wreck. And knowing for a fact people (employees in your camp & the whole world) are talking about how bad and horrible you sound takes a major toll on your mental as a singer. Especially when you are the WHITNEY HOUSTON. When you were known as the best and nobody could touch you vocally to now resorting to sounding like that. I knew she was devastated in her later years. From what I heard from someone that was in her camp on that tour, her mindset was ‘It is what it is.’ Those cigarettes are the devil. They rip your vocals cords out and causes sooo much permanent damage. RIP Whitney! Sir, I really do enjoy watching your musical series. Keep up the great work! ❤

[@skip031890]

I agree with you.

[@carlosrenatoduarte6838]

There are many wonderful singers and there is Whitney Houston, that's the difference. Whitney has achieved fame, glory, money, prestige and a legion of fans around the world for her beauty, charisma, talent and an absolutely beautiful and unique voice. It's her fault Tragic death is no one's fault. She was a victim of success and didn't know how to deal with it.

[@AchillesandArtemis]

Amazing series! I learned so so so much about her and her voice from it. I’ve never seen a more in depth analysis of her anywhere else! Literally doing god’s work. I wish people were more understanding, appreciative, and grateful during the “I look to you” tour. It saddens me to see the way she was treated by the public and media when she was giving them great shows! Nobody can do it like her and if you really love her you’d see that she still has a lot of what made us fall in love with her. It’s not that I’m surprised by it because I remember that time clearly… but the people didn’t deserve her.

[@onedollarbleach6891]

I think what really did her voice in was definitely the emphysema because even after her voice recovered in I look to you her breathing was still a bit labored. That coupled with the perforation in her septum found in her autopsy could've affected the loss of breath she was experiencing. Despite that though I do think if she really did change her lifestyle up and retrained her voice she could've gone back to her early 00's or MLYL voice. Also side note, those "fans" who walked out back in ILTY era are so fake, after all that woman has been through she was working her ass off sweating, dancing, and singing and y'all had the audacity expecting her to sound like she did 20 years ago... Yes her voice was damaged and there were moments where it was hard to listen as a fan but the beauty of that tour is that she still gave it her all. No lip-sync, dubbing, backing tracks etc. she just stood there and sang with everything left within her, no matter what how she sounded as a fan, admirer, and lover of Whitney I commend her beautifully resilient spirit!

[@quidddaboss1061]

I honestly think mliyl is one of her best eras all the songs were fire

[@i_lovejamarion]

can you give a vocal documentary on Patti Labelle And Karen Clark Sheard! they have some of the most preserved voices in music!

[@brenolimsta]

This series is the best thing this channel has ever produced (and this is a HUGE feat because it's a great channel). Congrats! Whitney was one of the most talented american person ever but was treated so bad. And that combined with her tragic life was a nuclear bomb ready to explode at any given time. So sad. May she rest in peace!

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

This is the most anticipated drop from you Bro! I was gon' wait til CHRISTMAS if I had to. I know this is about to be A-!. Thank you for your hard work!

[@blacklisted849]

I Love your breaking din of how these singers sing and WHY. I am a WHITNEY HOUSTON STUDENT, LOVER,. I KNOW WHITNEY. So much is never said about abuse from the people around her. You all did such a great job, without trying to blame her FOR EVERYTHING. The biopic by her family and Clive. It felt like it was about magnify her faults, so people won't see what they did. Thank you for this.❤

[@liznewark]

You have created a doctorate level analysis of one of the greatest voices of a generation! Thank you for your hard work!! It is truly amazing

[@rlly_james_smh1744]

😢😢😢 You made this with love. RIP Nippy

[@UdontKnow8]

I enjoy all of your work! This has to be my favorite.i agree with your very statement about Whitney’s voice in the ILTY era. People always wanted to keep her as a 21-30yr old self and sound and she has grown passed that time. Then add on her years of abuse especially from smoking. Whitney voice on her good days during the ILTY Tour,was very reminiscent to her Late 90’s even 2004 tonality. I am a Whitney fan through and through. Good bad or indifferent. And the other statement you made about how she felt about singing certain songs,it came out in her tone of voice during that song and it showed. During her ILTY songs,she had alot of feeling and emotion in her singing. ILTY,was pretty much flawless,I love the Lord,flawless,I learned from the best,flawless,Didnt know my own strength,flawless,Step-by-step,same. Her quality wasn’t always perfect but the tone was still there. I thank you for your work man!! Keep the work coming!!!! I’m a paetron and support!!

[@scottgraham5478]

This is some of the most detailed and thought out content I’ve ever seen, you’ve done her proud. To me the greatest singer of all time 😊

[@muzimthembu453]

This here is my favourite singer in the whole world. But this docu-series is right; Whitney Houston was more of an emotional singer than she was a purely technical one. As she aged, she grew to resent the girly How Will I Know era of her singing, because she really wasn't a girl anymore- at least not for long. I Will Always Love You worked because at that age (27/28) she was thinking very heavily about marriage. She couldn't be that same woman as a divorcee. That's why that song was hard for her towards the end. I never really considered that before...

[@TheSeeking2know]

Solid points. She was more emotional than purely technical, so maybe she didn't want to or consider switching her voice like Chaka, or it wasn't proposed to her, but her troubles were too many up until the end.

[@etolerific]

You really outdid yourself with this TRILOGY!!!! 🤩Thank you for taking the time to do this analysis and for sharing it with the world. I think even Whitney would agree and appreciate it. The best point you made to me was at 41:40. Whitney gave us so much outstanding remarkable historical music both live and recorded BUT she was human and we all were EXPECTING something from her in one way or another. Let’s just be honest. That is too much for anyone to handle. She and her voice WERE a national treasure and a gift from The LORD that in my opinion we did not truly appreciate her, especially in her time of need. No one could interpret and emote a song quite like she could and make it sound heavenly not to mention that she also was an extraordinary beautiful woman to see. Watching grown black men get emotional during her 1991 rendition of The Star Spangled Banner speaks volumes about her ability and gift to deeply touch our hearts as seen in this live reaction video below👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn7cnoCAlNSYnrMsi=sAjE64HEhaGTCCDn We could have loved her better and I cannot recall her being “ missing “ from making music and releasing new music ever. Seems like she tried to make and keep everyone happy both her fans,music labels and of course her family. That shows that she was not selfish but extremely giving and sensitive to the how she felt about people and wanted to demonstrate it. Giving gave her joy. She was a human being but we wouldn’t let her just be. All them soundtrack she did when they claimed she was “missing”??? She never stopped working. Again, I absolutely love the entire series and I thank you for doing this about a person who deserves it. You are amazing bro! Many kudos and blessings 👏🏽🙏🏾

[@analoguegirl1]

Excellent trilogy on Whitney... Absolutely!

[@anthonymeans7439]

I always feel so educated after watching these videos. I love this series.Very in depth and educational!

[@bclislife]

How do you keep improving your videos each time??? You’re so insane. We love you Milik. Thank you for sharing this with us. This made me appreciate Whitney’s last years so much more because I saw her as a person, one who’s gone through tour after tour after mistreatment after tour after addiction after end of a troubled marriage after tour. God, I wish I was around in the 90s to appreciate her the way she deserved.

[@user-ze4nw5ot7n]

Whitney Houston was a rare and stunning piece of human history for all of us to witness. For me personally, I am honored to have grown up listening to her discography. The tragedy for me, is that Whitney suffered while everyone around her prospered, this includes Clive Davis. Whitney is someone who I truly feel we will never hear another like her. Her gift, was truly a once in a lifetime experience for all of her fans and listeners. May she rest in peace.

[@strangeannie5160]

This is one of the Best trilogy in KZbin. Thank you for always educating us❤

[@luckstah]

You have put into video form what I have been feeling and putting together internally from all the bits and pieces that we have only publicly had access to and have done my favorite singer / vocalist of all time justice with this three part series. I salute you. Will be looking for somewhere to submit a donation or monetary contribution to your work but in the meantime thank you for this labor of love

[@dru021]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us about Whitney E Houston

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

OMG ITS FINALLY HERE!!!!! I’M SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!!

[@dariusbrock2351]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you Black Music Archive.