[PAR] [TLE] Whitney Houston [SEP] Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model.  In 2009, "Guinness World Records" cited her as the most awarded female act of all-time.  Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide.  She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification.  Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps. [PAR] [TLE] Sittin' Up in My Room [SEP] "Sittin' Up in My Room" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood.  It was written and produced by Babyface and recorded by Norwood for the of the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale", starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett.  The track was one out of five singles the album spawned and reached number two on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, becoming Norwood's most successful single on that particular chart up to that point.  It is of note that the characteristic bass intro is a replica of the famous riff performed by bassist Larry Graham, of Sly and the Family Stone, on their hit "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)", and it's remix featuring LL Cool J contains a sample of "Haven't You Heard" by Patrice Rushen.
[PAR] [TLE] Whitney Houston [ SEP ] Whitney Elizabeth Houston ( August 9 , 1963 – February 11 , 2012 ) was an American singer , actress , producer , and model . In 2009 , " Guinness World Records " cited her as the most awarded female act of all - time . Houston is one of the best - selling music artists of all - time , with 200 million records sold worldwide . She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums , all of which have diamond , multi - platinum , platinum , or gold certification . Houston 's crossover appeal on the popular music charts , as well as her prominence on MTV , starting with her video for " How Will I Know " , influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps . [PAR] [TLE] Sittin ' Up in My Room [ SEP ] " Sittin ' Up in My Room " is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood . It was written and produced by Babyface and recorded by Norwood for the of the 1995 film " Waiting to Exhale " , starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett . The track was one out of five singles the album spawned and reached number two on the US " Billboard " Hot 100 , becoming Norwood 's most successful single on that particular chart up to that point . It is of note that the characteristic bass intro is a replica of the famous riff performed by bassist Larry Graham , of Sly and the Family Stone , on their hit " Thank You ( Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin ) " , and it 's remix featuring LL Cool J contains a sample of " Have n't You Heard " by Patrice Rushen .
Which best-selling singer and actress appeared in the 1995 movie Waiting To Exhale?
Which best - selling singer and actress appeared in the 1995 movie Waiting To Exhale ?
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston