Exhale (Shoop Shoop)

Whitney Houston

About Exhale (Shoop Shoop)

"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" is a song by American recording artist Whitney Houston, featured on the soundtrack for the film Waiting to Exhale. It was released as the lead single from the soundtrack on November 7, 1995, by Arista Records. The song was written and produced by Babyface. A mid-tempo R&B ballad, composed in the key of C major, the song's lyrics speak about growing up and learning to let go. The song garnered mostly positive reviews from critics, many of whom noted Houston's vocal maturity in the song. In the United States, it became the third single to debut on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in Billboard's history, and Houston's eleventh (and final) number one single. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of one million copies. The song also reached number one in Canada and Spain, and the top 10 in Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden. Additionally, it peaked within the top 20 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 26, 1997, "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" received four nominations, including the Grammy Award for the Song of the Year, and won in the category of Best R&B Song. The song also won four other awards, including a Soul Train Music Award. 


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Everyone falls in love sometimes
Sometimes it's wrong, and sometimes it's right
For every win, someone must fail
But there comes a point when
When we exhale yeah, yeah, say

Shoop, shoop, shoop shoop be doop,
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop (all you gotta do is say)
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop

Sometimes you'll laugh, sometimes you'll cry
Life never tells us, the when's or why's
When you've got friends, to wish you well
You'll find your point when, you will exhale (yeah, yeah, say)

Shoop, shoop, shoop shoop be doop,
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop

Hearts are often broken
When there are words unspoken
In your soul there's answers to your prayers
If you're searching for a place you know
A familiar face, somewhere to go
You should look inside yourself
You're halfway there

Sometimes you'll laugh, sometimes you'll cry
Life never tells us, the when's or why's
But when you've got friends, to wish you well
You'll find your point when
You will exhale (yeah, yeah, say)

Shoop, shoop, shoop shoop be doop,
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie 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 female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, KENNETH B EDMONDS

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" was released on November 7, 1995, as a song from the soundtrack for the film "Waiting to Exhale."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held that spot for a week. With her 11th American number-one single, Houston broke her tie with Madonna and Janet Jackson for the second-most number-one singles by a female artist.
Awards
Babyface won a Grammy Award for the song in the category of "Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television" in the 39th Annual Grammy Awards (February 1997).
Whitney Houston's Performance
"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" is regarded as one of Houston's best performances. The song showcases her vocal maturity and stylistic growth.
Lyrics and Composition
The song is a ballad, where Whitney advises women to hold their breath and exhale when dealing with frustrations of life and relationships.
Commercials and Soundtracks
Besides being in "Waiting to Exhale," the song has also been included in commercials and other films, displaying its lasting popularity.
Gold and Platinum Status
The single was certified platinum in the United States for selling over 1 million copies.
Single Artwork
The single's cover features an image of Whitney Houston with Babyface editing the film's director, Forest Whitaker, out of the picture.
Critics Reception
Critics gave the song generally positive reviews, praising its mature theme and Houston's vocal performance.
Music Video
The music video for "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" features Houston singing in a darkened studio overlaid with clips from Waiting to Exhale.
Healthy Competitive Environment
Babyface, Whitney Houston, and the film’s director, Forest Whitaker, describe a competitive environment in trying to make the best product which resulted in the song being outstanding.
Michael A. Gonzales’s Comment
In 2015, Cultural critic Michael A. Gonzales wrote "Whitney became every woman with that song, and brought the film into people's homes," about "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" signifying its deep impact.

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