Whitney Houston's first non-soundtrack album in 8yrs is a tour de force that showcases in a wide array of musical genres, from pop to R&B to gospel to dance. Thematically, Houston tackles matters of the heart in a forthright, mature manner, befitting her personal and frofessional growth during the past decade.

Highlights include opener'It's Not Right But It's Okay," 'Heartbreak Hotel' featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price, the mariah Carey duet, 'When You Believe,' featured on Carey's #1's collection and the 'Prince of Egypt' soundtrack, the sassy 'In my Business'featuring Missy Eliot, the title track co-written and co-prduced by the multitalented Wyclef Jean, and the charming ballad'I Bow Out,' one of the 3 cuts produced by Babyface.