How Will I Know - Whitney Houston - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"How Will I Know" is one of the defining hits of American pop singer Whitney Houston, and one of the first of her career. Released as part of Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston (1985), the song went on to become one of her most emblematic. Originally written for Janet Jackson by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the song was rejected by Janet Jackson's team because they thought it wasn't a match for her. The track eventually found its way to Whitney Houston by way of Arista Records executive Gerry Griffith. Whitney Houston recorded it with producer Narada Michael Walden after several changes to the song's tempo, key, and structure. This resulted in a fusion of funk and dance-pop, featuring lyrics about the uncertainty of young love and the thrill of infatuation. Upon release, the song clinched the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Its success was not limited to the US; the song resonated with audiences in Canada, Australia, Europe, and other parts of the world.