The soundtrack to the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic has been released, featuring a selection of newly-remixed material.
Out December 26, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ includes nearly two hours of remixed and original tracks from the late diva.
BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz, and others are among those who have reworked classics such as How Will I Know, I’m Every Woman and The Greatest Love of All.
“This totally unique soundtrack album brings many of Whitney’s classics into 2023 and beyond,” says record executive Clive Davis. “Contemporary, current, and often scorching, if you love Whitney’s music, you must own this album!”
Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, adds: “We are thrilled to be releasing the amazing 35-song soundtrack to the Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody film with RCA Records.
“We think the fans will be excited to hear some incredible music they know and love, as well as some new never-before-released tracks, including Far Enough and the incredible Don’t Cry For Me, which ends the film.”
RCA records recently announced the soundtrack would include three rare versions of Don’t Cry For Me, including a previously-unheard a cappella recording, a full-length film version by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, and a reimagined mix by producer Sam Feldt.
“I am extremely honoured and proud to have been asked to reimagine a track made by all-time legend Whitney Houston,” he says. “Being a key part of this unique movie’s soundtrack by turning this classic into a 2023-ready dance-pop banger is an absolute pleasure, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it.”
“I’m beyond excited for the fans and the next generation of fans to experience the greatness of Whitney and what her voice meant and still means to all of us,” adds Jerkins.
