Rap-Up.com || New Music: Whitney Houston – ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’

As one legend leaves us, another is on the brink of a comeback. Whitney Houston debuts “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” the first single from her new album I Look to You (Sept. 1). The empowering ballad was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster.

“I didn’t know my own strength/ And I crashed down and I tumbled/ But I did not crumble/ I got through all the pain/ I didn’t know my own strength,” the 45-year-old diva sings.

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30 Comments

DJ Triumph
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
great music is still here. I’m glad she sound great.
brewthepoet
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Nice, meaningful vocal. WTG Whitney. You’ve taken this song and made it your own emotionally and vocally.
Mrs.
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Go Whitney! The lyrics work. To me it feels more like an album song than a radio release.
Giselle
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Love the meaning of the song…but its a little weak for a first single.
Lion
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Uhmmm, so sorry, but this is horrible. Scratchy, throaty and outdated,,,
unknown
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
i like it just cuz its her… if it were someone else i dont know?? not great for a comeback. but go for it whitney! love you much
h2obearer
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
This song is so out of here! Cant wait for the world to hear it. They are gonna love it. Lends for a dramatic video. And you know Whitney is gonna kill it live.
Lo
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
After all the drugs, I was actually impressed with her voice. It’s not Whitney back in the day, but it’s still better than any new artist on the radio today. It’s pretty damn good for an older singer.
billfromgreece
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
not so impressed by the song. but is sweet. in some parts it is too fast for a balland. and her voice sound a little bit tired. but is a sweet song.
Catie
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I loved it! I don’t think it was the best decision for the first single but who cares at this point, we got a new Whitney song! Her voice is definitely deeper and more hoarse but she still sounds amazing.
listen
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm
she needs more to have a “comeback”. you can hear the effects of being a “rockstar” has on her voice….and it’s going to be worse live. poor whitney.
jordan
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 am
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE.
carl
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 am
LOVE the lyrics.
MACH
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:24 am
Love the song! Very fitting of where she is musically and vocally. She needs to do what feels right. I hope she did something like “It’s not right but it’s ok” or “If I told you that” .. i’m pretty sure she did.

and I agree with Lo.. she’s doing great for th things she has done in the past. In my oinion Aretha doesn’t have much of anything left, but she still tries to gurgle her way through songs.. Yes, she’s obviously older than whitney, but still
dan
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:46 am
the song is not bad, but nothing for a first single…

would be ok for a third single

she should have combined something modern with the 90’s style… but this song is nothing i would buy..on an album, yes, not as a single

lyrics are good…
gee man
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
Love Whitney, the lyrics strike a chord. Overall the song is a bore.
davidf
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 am
SHE REPEATS SO MUCH I DIDN’T KNOW MY OWN STRENGHT- AND SHE SOUNDS TIRED. HASN’T SHE HAD TOO MUCH REST?
jj3309(aka)THE TRUTH
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
i dont like it…she could have done better for a “comeback” single…
ooo
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Im not a whitney fan. But its a good intro-song to her new album as it portrays that she’s back and empowered and its an inspirational song as it says “Never give up” your stronger than you think.
dan
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
^^^^as said, the lyrics are good, but its not catchy
here to stay
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I love this song. I was skeptical, but Whitney still holds her own.
Jay
July 4th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I’m so glad Whitney’s back! She sounds great and the song is beautiful!

Already gon buy that album!
Libra
July 4th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I like the song but its not a firs single its a preview track I believe. Has anyone read the Kola Boof memoir about Bin Laden jonesing for Whitney? LOL! It’s fire. I will be buying Whitney’s new CD on or before Sept. 1st because the R. Kelly track alone is ridiculous. GO WHITNEY!
Cedric
July 4th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I think Whitney sounds just fine. Personally, it’s the song I don’t really care for.
Hansel Davis
July 4th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Whitney is amazing and she hasnt lost a thing,great song that many people can relate to I LOVE IT and I LOVE WHITNEY
Alex
July 4th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Like it good job Whitney….
Mila
July 5th, 2009 at 8:29 am
She still sound amazing
I’m glad she’s still doing what she does best
Penny Kovarik
July 8th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
I am so glad your back!!! I have been waiting for you to make a new CD for a long time. I hope your well,and really back…Stay strong, I so proud of you.
Roman
July 15th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Libra: Kola Boof’s claim to have been Bin Laden’s mistress is a complete fabrication, including the part about him lusting after Whitney Houston. Just a pathetic attempt by an M2F nobody to get some press by invoking celebrity names.
carmen
July 15th, 2009 at 8:47 am
im so happy she did a come back ilove whitney and her music . whitney you go girl! can’t wait for your album to drop. god bless and keep your head because the lord always finds a way for us