EXHALE (SHOOP SHOOP) by Whitney Houston

December 11, 2024SongOf The Day

Whitney Houston – Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (Official HD Video)

“Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” was written and produced by multiple Grammy Award-winner Babyface and performed by American recording artist and actress Whitney Houston.

It was the lead soundtrack for the American romance film, Waiting to Exhale, which was released on November 7, 1995.

In the song, Whitney concludes that personal development is essential in overcoming unfavorable aspects of your love life.

Fun Facts:

“Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” scooped a Grammy for the Best R&B Song category at the 39th Annual Grammy Award ceremony in 1997, following four nominations, including the Song of the Year. The hit song also won four other awards, including a Soul Train Music Award.
Among the Grammy Nominations for the single, Babyface got three nominations-Song of the year, Best R&B Song, and Best Song Written for a Motion Picture. At the same time, Houston received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
While writing the song, songwriter Babyface based the lyrics on his romance and heartbreak experiences.
Whitney Houston is one of the only artists with seven consecutive #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” was Houston’s 11th (and final) #1 single.
The song was later certified platinum by the RIAA.
She has over 200 million sales worldwide.
Whitney Houston began singing in her church choir before becoming a background vocalist for the Sweet Inspirations.
As a teen, she was one of the first black models to be featured on the cover of Seventeen.
Whitney Houston also ventured into the world of acting, with her most notable role coming from The Bodyguard. Despite poor reviews, the film became the tenth-highest-grossing film at that time.
Houston died on February 11, 2012. She was found at the Beverly Hilton after accidentally drowning. Heart disease and cocaine contributed to her death.