Kygo and Whitney Houston: A Match Made in Tropical House Heaven (or Maybe Sony's Basement?)
Hey music lovers, let's talk about a collaboration that sounds about as likely as your grandma mastering TikTok. Kygo, the tropical house DJ known for turning up the good vibes, and Whitney Houston, the legendary powerhouse vocalist with a voice that could make glaciers weep. Yes, you read that right. In 2019, the world was blessed with Kygo's remix of Houston's cover of "Higher Love," and it became a chart-topping sensation. But how, pray tell, did this musical mystery come to be?
Houston, We Have a Remix...Literally
The answer, dear friends, involves a dash of posthumous magic, a sprinkle of record company connections, and a whole lotta "Higher Love" (sorry, I had to). Here's the backstory:
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The Lost Whitney Vocal: Back in 1990, Whitney Houston dipped her toes into the "Higher Love" pool with a cover for a Japanese bonus track. This gem stayed hidden for years, gathering dust in the forgotten corners of the music industry.
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Enter the Primary Wave Posse: Then, along came Primary Wave, a music rights management company with a knack for unearthing hidden treasures. They stumbled upon Whitney's "Higher Love" and knew they had something special. But what to do with it?
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Kygo Cruises In (On a Swan Made of Pool Floats): This is where things get interesting. Primary Wave, knowing Kygo's talent for breathing new life into classic vocals (remember his remix of Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing"?), thought, "Hey, why not?" And just like that, Whitney's "Higher Love" landed on Kygo's desk, faster than you can say "tropical house makeover."
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Kygo Works His Magic (in a Day!): Apparently, Kygo wasn't messing around. The remix was whipped up in a day, transforming Whitney's soulful ballad into a dance floor anthem ripe for piña coladas and swaying palms.
Higher Love Takes Flight (and Tops the Charts)
The result? A global hit! Kygo's "Higher Love" featuring Whitney Houston rocketed up the charts, becoming her highest-charting posthumous release ever. It was a beautiful reminder of Whitney's timeless voice, and a testament to Kygo's ability to create summer anthems that make you want to instantly book a beach vacation (even if it's February).
So there you have it, folks. The story of how Kygo and Whitney Houston, two musical titans from seemingly different worlds, joined forces to create a tropical house masterpiece. It's a testament to the power of good music, a little creative thinking, and maybe a whole lot of sunshine. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a sudden urge to crank up the volume and pretend I'm on a beach with a fruity drink in hand.
