Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Whitney Houston

Oct 24, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Dolly vs. Whitney

  • Whitney Houston took Dolly Parton's song "I Will Always Love You" and made it her own.
  • The panel discusses whether they are team Dolly or team Whitney.
INSIGHT

Whitney's Impact

  • Whitney Houston is considered a pioneer, possibly paving the way for artists like Mariah Carey and Rihanna.
  • She had more consecutive number ones than the Beatles and was the first black female artist with heavy rotation on MTV.
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Cultural Dilution

  • Whitney Houston faced backlash at the 1988 Soul Train Awards, possibly for "cultural dilution."
  • This sparked a discussion on cultural shedding and assimilation.
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