Fantasia shows us what Oscar-winning acting is all about.

Did you ever notice the striking similarities between the speaking voices of Fantasia and Whitney Houston? Honestly, in this behind the scenes footage of the former’s dramatic new video for “Lose to Win”, she sounded almost identical to the Houston as she spoke about the message of the production.

Raspy tones and The Color Purple tears aside, Fantasia shed light on her upcoming The Side Effects of You album, which she claims will be a throwback to the era of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and the great legends of Jazz. Now, you’ve seen the track list of the record so try to imagine which diva she channelled for the song “If I Was A Bird”.

Watch the behind the scenes footage of Fantasia’s “Lose to Win” video below:

Thoughts?