Cissy Houston, legendary matriarch of the music industry, has reportedly passed the musical baton to her daughter Whitney Houston from the great beyond. In an unprecedented twist, sources reveal that Cissy’s final breath was accompanied by a powerful vocal riff, causing bird-like harmonies to resonate through the heavens—setting off a flurry of record sales across the universe. Known for her stunning vocal range and impressive resume that includes singing backup for icons like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston is now resuming her position as the unofficial head of the celestial choir. Reports suggest that her first directive in the afterlife was to remind angels to keep their pitch in check. “I’ll have no screeching from the clouds!” she was quoted saying before launching into a revised version of “I Will Always Love You,” which is already skyrocketing on celestial charts. Musical insiders speculate that Cissy has also opened a heavenly sounding board for Whitney, whose chart-topping hits may soon be joined by a bevy of posthumous tracks. “We’re expecting a new album drop from Whitney any day now,” said an anonymous source close to the family, “and let me tell you, if there’s one thing I know, it’s that Cissy will be producing from the sidelines—you just know she’s working some divine connections!” Spiritual advisors to Whitney claim that her mother’s energetic spirit is bringing her all sorts of inspiration. “It’s like having a guardian angel, except this one spits bars and runs vocal warm-ups in the sky,” said one advisor, flashing a knowing smile. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Whitney talking to a ghost or two in her next music video!” Meanwhile, memorial service plans have been temporarily postponed due to an overwhelming demand for a tribute concert, with fans clamoring for a living room jam session that is now set to take place on Zoom, featuring guests like Elvis and Aretha (doubtful but optimistic). In the wake of Cissy's parting, industry experts have started discussing a new genre: Heavenly R&B, which promises to take the charts by storm. “This is just the beginning,” said a prominent music producer. “Cissy Houston has officially opened up the gates to a level of musical innovation that truly transcends life as we know it. We’re talking crossovers, duets, and probably an entire genre dedicated to songs about the afterlife that will make everyone rethink their playlists.” As fans process this loss, one thing is crystal clear: Cissy Houston is not simply gone; she’s just hit an ethereal high note, leaving an echo that will resonate through the ages—and she's not done yet!