I Look to You ( song ) - wikipedia I Look to You ( song ) `` I Look to You '' Single by Whitney Houston from the album I Look to You Released July 23, 2009 Format Digital download CD single Recorded 2009 Genre Gospel pop soul R&B Length 4 : 26 Label Arista Songwriter ( s ) Robert Kelly Producer ( s ) Emanuel Kiriakou Harvey Mason, Jr. Tricky Stewart Whitney Houston singles chronology `` One Wish ( for Christmas ) '' ( 2003 ) `` I Look to You '' ( 2009 ) `` Million Dollar Bill '' ( 2009 ) `` One Wish ( for Christmas ) '' ( 2003 ) `` I Look to You '' ( 2009 ) `` Million Dollar Bill '' ( 2009 ) Music video `` I Look To You '' on YouTube `` I Look to You '' is a pop - soul song performed by American recording artist Whitney Houston, from her seventh studio album of the same name. It was released as a worldwide promotional single and as the first US single from the album on July 23, 2009 on US radio following highly favorable reviews at pre-release album listening parties. The single is one of two songs written by R. Kelly which appear on the album and was produced by Emanuel Kiriakou, Tricky Stewart and Harvey Mason, Jr... Following its preview on US radio the single was released fully for airplay on July 27, 2009. On July 30, just one week after its premiere ( and 3 days after its promotional release ) the song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B / Hip - Hop Chart, becoming her 30th top 20 hit. The song has since become her highest charting single in the United States in nine years, charting at # 70. On February 18, 2012, R. Kelly ( who wrote `` I Look to You '' ) performed the song at Houston 's homegoing at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. The service was broadcast and streamed live to a worldwide audience. Contents 1 Background 2 Music video 3 Promotion 4 Critical reception 5 Cover versions 6 Track listing 7 Commercial performance 8 Charts 9 Release history 10 Accolades 11 Duet version with R. Kelly 11.1 Track listing 11.2 Chart performance 11.3 Release history 12 Accolades 13 External links 14 References Background Initially Vibe magazine reported that another song titled `` I Did n't Know My Own Strength '' penned by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster would be released as the lead single. However, on July 14, 21 and 23 Houston held 3 pre-release album listening parties in which 9 of the 11 songs where previewed, `` Call You Tonight '' was described as a possible lead single by mentor Clive Davis. Swizz Beatz producer of the song `` Million Dollar Bill '' ( written by Alicia Keys ) said that his record was definitely a potential comeback record and with critical acclaim at all three parties it was widely expected that the song would succeed the others as the lead single. However both Rap - Up and Houston 's official website have confirmed the title song will indeed be the first US single whilst `` Million Dollar Bill '' is being released as the worldwide lead single ( second US single, almost simultaneously with first single ). `` I Look to You '' was the second single from the album in the United Kingdom, where it was released on December 14, 2009. Music video The video for `` I Look to You '' premiered on September 10, 2009 on Whitney Houston 's official website and on Entertainment Tonight. The video, also directed by Melina Matsoukas, features the singer in front of a plain beige and gray backdrop with different angles of her. She is sitting on an applebox with a spotlight focused on her. Toward the end of the video, a shower of flowers are shown falling all around her. Houston is wearing a white dress in mood of the beige and grey background. The significance of the number was her humbleness to the Lord. Promotion Houston performed this song at Good Morning America on September 1, 2009. The show aired the following day. Houston sang `` I Look To You '' at German television Wetten, dass... ? where she performed this song with great reviews. `` I Look To You '' was performed at 2nd annual BET Celebration of Gospel gala by Houston together with Kim Burrell and gospel choir. The performance was acclaimed as the best performance of the night. Critical reception Houston said that the powerful piano ballad sums up the album and was all she wanted to say at that stage of her life. From the album parties Rolling Stone said that with the two tracks from R. Kelly ( the chippy kiss - off `` Salute '' and the steely title track produced by Tricky Stewart, Emanuel Kiriakou and Harvey Mason, Jr. ) Houston seemed to be aiming for a younger audience and the radio. Showbiz411 's Richard Freidman called R. Kelly 's contributions `` excellent tracks, including the beautiful title song '' Billboard magazine 's Mark Surtherland wrote `` The overall feel of the album was notably contemporary, while retaining Houston 's trademark vocal flourishes. Clive Davis praised Houston by saying that on songs like `` I Look to You '' it is not difficult to say she is ' the premium balladeer of our time '. Billboard 's Monica Herrera gave the song a positive review, writing that Houston is `` both vulnerable and in control ''. She adds that `` the minimalist production, which features a lone, sullen piano and soft synths, exists purely to cushion Houston 's moving vocal performance ''. Lastly, she stated that it `` stands firmly in the tradition of her most emotive hits ( '' Greatest Love of All, '' `` I Will Always Love You '' ) and signals the long - awaited return of a true diva ``. Cover versions The song was covered on the television show Glee during the second - season episode Grilled Cheesus. With Amber Riley on lead vocals, the song debuted and peaked at # 74 on the Hot 100 during the week of October 23, 2010. On February 18, 2012, singer / songwriter R. Kelly ( who wrote `` I Look to You '' ) performed the song at Houston 's funeral at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. The service was broadcast and streamed live to a worldwide audience. The song is covered by Selah on his fourth album, Hope of the Broken World, which was released on 2011. The song was also covered by English singer - songwriter Joe McElderry featuring London Community Gospel Choir on his fourth studio album Here 's What I Believe. Track listing Digital download `` I Look to You '' -- 4 : 25 German double A-side single `` I Look to You '' -- 4 : 25 `` Million Dollar Bill '' -- 3 : 24 UK digital single `` I Look to You '' -- 4 : 25 `` I Look to You '' ( Giuseppe D. Club Mix ) -- 7 : 39 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Warehouse Club Mix ) -- 8 : 52 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Club Mix ) -- 9 : 08 `` I Look to You '' ( Christian Dio Club Mix ) -- 7 : 53 UK digital remix EP `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Warehouse Radio Mix ) -- 4 : 08 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Warehouse Club Mix ) -- 8 : 52 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Warehouse Mixshow ) -- 5 : 50 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Radio Mix ) -- 3 : 52 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Mixshow ) -- 6 : 06 `` I Look to You '' ( Johnny Vicious Club Mix ) -- 9 : 08 `` I Look to You '' ( Christian Dio Radio Mix ) -- 4 : 01 `` I Look to You '' ( Christian Dio Mixshow ) -- 5 : 51 `` I Look to You '' ( Christian Dio Club Mix ) -- 7 : 53 `` I Look to You '' ( Giuseppe D. Radio Edit ) -- 3 : 47 `` I Look to You '' ( Giuseppe D. Club Mix ) -- 7 : 39 `` I Look to You '' ( Giuseppe D. Mixshow ) -- 5 : 52 Other versions 7th Heaven Radio Edit -- 4 : 10 Commercial performance The song debuted at number eighty six on the Billboard Hot 100 and two weeks later reached number 70. The song also did well on the Adult R&B Songs chart peaking at number two the week of October 3, 2009. It spent six weeks on the Hot 100 and as of May 2012 has sold nearly 298,000 copies in the US. The song has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide and has since been Certified Gold by the RIAA. Charts Chart ( 2009 -- 2012 ) Peak position Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) 47 Belgium ( Ultratip Flanders ) 21 Belgium ( Ultratip Wallonia ) 14 Brazil ( Billboard Brazil ) Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 68 France ( SNEP ) 124 Germany ( Official German Charts ) Double - A-Side with `` Million Dollar Bill '' 41 Japan ( Japan Hot 100 ) 40 Netherlands ( Single Top 100 ) 65 Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan ) 33 Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) 16 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 85 US Billboard Hot 100 70 US Hot R&B / Hip - Hop Songs ( Billboard ) 16 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) 22 US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) 35 US Jazz Songs ( Billboard ) 21 US Hot Gospel Songs ( Billboard ) 14 US Top Gospel Streaming Songs ( Billboard ) 7 Chart ( 2015 ) Peak position US Top Gospel Streaming Songs ( Billboard ) US Top Digital Gospel Songs ( Billboard ) 12 Release history Country Release date Format Label North America July 23, 2009 Premier / debut Arista Records, Sony Music Austria July 27 until July 31, 2009 Limited free download Sony Music Entertainment Germany Italy North America Arista Records, Sony Music Spain Sony Music Entertainment Sweden United States August 11, 2009 Airplay Arista Records August 4, 2009 Digital download Germany October 2, 2009 Double A-side Single Sony Music Entertainment United Kingdom November 6, 2009 Digital Download Single remix album RCA Records December 14, 2009 Digital Download 5 - track single Accolades Year Region Award Category Result United States NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Music Video Won Duet version with R. Kelly `` I Look To You '' Single by Whitney Houston and R. Kelly from the album I Will Always Love You : The Best of Whitney Houston Released September 25, 2012 Format Digital download CD Recorded 2012 Genre R&B soul gospel pop Length 3 : 39 Label RCA Songwriter ( s ) Robert Kelly Producer ( s ) Clive Davis Robert Kelly Whitney Houston singles chronology `` His Eye Is on the Sparrow '' ( 2012 ) His Eye Is on the Sparrow 2012 `` I Look To You '' ( 2012 ) I Look To You2012 `` Memories '' ( 2016 ) Memories 2016 R. Kelly singles chronology `` Feelin ' Single '' ( 2012 ) Feelin ' Single 2012 `` I Look To You '' ( 2012 ) I Look To You2012 `` When a Man Lies '' ( 2012 ) When a Man Lies 2012 The song was later re-recorded as a duet between Houston and R. Kelly and was released as a single on September 25, 2012, seven months after Houston 's death. This version marks Houston 's final single, and third posthumous release. One day before the release, a sneak peek of this version debuted on Ryan Seacrest 's website. The duet version of the song was released from and to promote Houston 's posthumous compilation album I Will Always Love You : The Best of Whitney Houston. Track listing Digital download `` I Look to You '' ( Whitney Houston and R. Kelly ) -- 3 : 39 Chart performance Chart ( 2012 ) Peak position US Hot R&B / Hip - Hop Songs ( Billboard ) 90 Release history Country Release date Format Label Worldwide September 25, 2012 Digital Download RCA Records United Kingdom November 11, 2012 Accolades Year Region Award Category Result 2013 United States NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Song Won External links I Look To You ( Acharts ) References Jump up ^ `` ( ( ( Whitney Houston > Discography > Main Albums ) ) ) ''. allmusic. August 9, 1963. 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Jump up ^ Winners of the 41st NAACP Image Awards Announced - Ratings TVbytheNumbers Whitney Houston singles Whitney Houston `` Hold Me '' `` Thinking About You '' `` You Give Good Love '' `` All at Once '' `` Saving All My Love for You '' `` How Will I Know '' `` Greatest Love of All '' Whitney `` I Wanna Dance with Somebody ( Who Loves Me ) '' `` Did n't We Almost Have It All '' `` So Emotional '' `` Where Do Broken Hearts Go '' `` Love Will Save the Day '' `` I Know Him So Well '' I 'm Your Baby Tonight `` I 'm Your Baby Tonight '' `` All the Man That I Need '' `` Miracle '' `` My Name Is Not Susan '' `` I Belong to You '' `` We Did n't Know '' The Bodyguard `` I Will Always Love You '' `` I 'm Every Woman '' `` I Have Nothing '' `` Run to You '' `` Queen of the Night '' Waiting to Exhale `` Exhale ( Shoop Shoop ) '' `` Count On Me '' `` Why Does It Hurt So Bad '' The Preacher 's Wife `` I Believe in You and Me '' `` Step by Step '' `` My Heart Is Calling '' My Love Is Your Love `` When You Believe '' `` Heartbreak Hotel '' `` It 's Not Right but It 's Okay '' `` My Love Is Your Love '' `` I Learned from the Best '' Whitney : The Greatest Hits `` Could I Have This Kiss Forever '' `` If I Told You That '' `` Fine '' `` Same Script, Different Cast '' Just Whitney... `` Whatchulookinat '' `` One of Those Days '' `` Try It on My Own '' `` Love That Man '' One Wish : The Holiday Album `` One Wish ( for Christmas ) '' I Look to You `` I Look to You '' `` Million Dollar Bill '' Sparkle `` Celebrate '' `` His Eye Is on the Sparrow '' I Will Always Love You : The Best of Whitney Houston `` I Look to You '' Other / featured / promotional singles `` One Moment in Time '' `` It Is n't, It Was n't, It Ai n't Never Gonna Be '' `` The Star Spangled Banner '' `` Something in Common '' `` I Did n't Know My Own Strength '' `` Memories '' R. Kelly singles Discography Production Discography Videography Awards and nominations Born into the 90 's `` She 's Got That Vibe '' `` Honey Love '' `` Slow Dance ( Hey Mr. DJ ) '' `` Dedicated '' `` Hey Love ( Can I Have a Word ) '' 12 Play `` Sex Me ( Parts I and II ) '' `` Bump N ' Grind '' `` Your Body 's Callin ' '' `` Summer Bunnies '' `` It Seems Like You 're Ready '' R. Kelly `` You Remind Me of Something '' `` Down Low ( Nobody Has to Know ) '' `` Thank God It 's Friday '' `` I Ca n't Sleep Baby ( If I ) '' R. `` I Believe I Can Fly '' `` Gotham City '' `` Half on a Baby '' `` Home Alone '' `` I 'm Your Angel '' `` When a Woman 's Fed Up '' `` Did You Ever Think '' `` If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time '' `` Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy '' TP-2.com `` I Wish '' `` The Storm Is Over Now '' `` Fiesta ( Remix ) '' `` Feelin ' on Yo Booty '' `` A Woman 's Threat '' Chocolate Factory `` The World 's Greatest '' `` Ignition ( Remix ) '' `` Snake '' `` Step in the Name of Love ( Remix ) '' The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 `` Thoia Thoing '' Happy People / U Saved Me `` Happy People '' `` U Saved Me '' TP. 3 Reloaded `` In the Kitchen '' `` Trapped in the Closet ( Chapter 1 ) '' `` Playa 's Only '' `` Slow Wind '' `` Burn It Up '' Double Up `` I 'm a Flirt ( Remix ) '' `` Same Girl '' `` Double Up '' `` Rock Star '' Untitled `` Supaman High '' `` Number One '' `` Religious '' `` Echo '' Love Letter `` When a Woman Loves '' Write Me Back `` Share My Love '' `` Feelin ' Single '' `` When a Man Lies '' Black Panties `` My Story '' `` Genius '' `` Cookie '' `` Legs Shakin ' '' The Buffet `` Backyard Party '' `` Switch Up '' Other singles `` Soldier 's Heart '' `` Honey '' `` Big Chips '' `` Hair Braider '' `` I Believe '' `` Sign of a Victory '' `` Platinum '' `` To the World '' `` I Look to You '' `` Bump & Grind 2014 '' `` Ignition ( Viceroy Remix ) '' Featured singles `` Down with the Clique '' `` Street Dreams ( Remix ) '' `` Be Careful '' `` Friend of Mine ( Remix ) '' `` Satisfy You '' `` Contagious '' `` We Thuggin ' '' `` Gigolo '' `` Hotel '' `` Gangsta Girl '' `` Till the World Ends '' `` So Sexy '' `` So Sexy : Chapter II ( Like This ) '' `` Wonderful '' `` That 's That Shit '' `` Go Getta '' `` Speedin ' '' `` All the Above '' `` Ms. Chocolate '' `` We Been On '' `` Do What U Want '' `` PYD '' `` Make The World Go Round '' `` It 's Your World '' Soundtrack singles `` I Believe I Can Fly '' `` Gotham City '' `` Bad Man '' `` The World 's Greatest '' `` I Believe '' `` Christmas, I 'll Be Steppin ' '' Other songs `` It Seems Like You 're Ready '' `` Sadie '' `` Heaven I Need a Hug '' `` I Need an Angel '' `` Real Talk '' `` You Are Not Alone '' `` Shut Up '' `` Betcha Gon ' Know '' `` Marching Band '' `` Wake Up Everybody '' `` I Admit '' Category : R. 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Question: who wrote the song i look to you
Answer: Robert Kelly