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Jennifer Hudson is the debut album by American singer and actress Jennifer Hudson released on September 30, 2008 in the United States.
History
The first single, "Spotlight", written and produced by Ne-Yo and Stargate, hit U.S. radio on June 9, 2008 and the following day was available as a music download.
Reception
Reviews for the album have been mixed. Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe said that, "Despite its flaws, Hudson's debut comes on much like her Dreamgirls character, with admirable self-assurance and real-girl sensuality." Chris Willman of Entertainment Weekly said that, "None are exceptional, but they're all a sufficient delivery system for those spectacular vocal chops." Andy Kellman of Allmusic said, "Few vocalists as young as Hudson have a voice that is as versatile and expressive, proficient enough to pull off a multi-dimensional set of R&B songs, yet her debut is as tricked out as that of an artist with a small fraction of the talent."
Sales
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with sales of 217,000 copies sold in the United States. In its second week, the album fell to number 4, with sales of 63,000 copies. According to United World Chart, the album sold 351,000 copies worldwide in the first three weeks.
Track listing
| # | Title | Length | Songwriter(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Spotlight" | 4:10 | Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Hermansen, Tor Eriksen | Stargate, Ne-Yo |
| 2 | "If This Isn't Love" | 3:36 | Theron Thomas, Terry Thomas, Brian Kennedy | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins & Brian Kennedy |
| 3 | "Pocketbook" feat. Ludacris | 3:19 | Candice Nelson, Hannon Lane, James Washington, Timothy Mosley, Christopher Bridges | Timbaland, Jim Beanz |
| 4 | "Giving Myself" | 4:15 | Robin Thicke | Robin Thicke, Pro Jay |
| 5 | "What's Wrong (Go Away)" feat. T-Pain | 3:47 | Faheem Najm | T-Pain |
| 6 | "My Heart" | 3:33 | Jason Perry, Kennedy, Johnta Austin, Polow da Don | Polow da Don |
| 7 | "You Pulled Me Through" | 3:40 | Diane Warren | Harvey Mason, Jr., Kennedy |
| 8 | "I'm His Only Woman" feat. Fantasia | 4:18 | Missy Elliott, Jazmine Sullivan, Jack Splash | Splash, Elliott |
| 9 | "Can't Stop the Rain" | 4:44 | Amund Bjorklund, Mikkel Hermansen, Tor Eriksen, Espen Lind, Shaffer Smith | Stargate, Ne-Yo |
| 10 | "We Gon' Fight" | 4:02 | Durrell Babbs, Antonio Dixon | Tank |
| 11 | "Invisible" | 3:43 | Tiffany Fred, Steven Russell, The Underdogs | The Underdogs |
| 12 | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" | 4:43 | Tom Eyen, Henry Krieger | The Underdogs |
| 13 | "Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There" | 4:24 | Traditional | Warryn Campbell |
| iTunes Store bonus tracks | ||||
| 14 | "All Dressed in Love" | 3:22 | Cee-Lo, Matt Kahane, Salaam Remi | Remi |
| 15 | "Spotlight, Pt. 2" feat. Young Jeezy | 5:07 | Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Hermansen, Tor Eriksen | Stargate, Ne-Yo |
| Target (U.S.) bonus tracks | ||||
| 14 | "Stand Up" | 4:06 | Jennifer Hudson, Earl Powell, Walter English, Bill Grainer, Arr. Herman Little III & Patrick Hayes | Earl Powell |
| 15 | "Spotlight (Moto Blanco Radio Mix)" | 4:12 | Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Hermansen, Tor Eriksen | Stargate, Ne-Yo |
| 16 | "Spotlight (D. Hotwheel & Fidelity Mix)" | 3:44 | Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Hermansen, Tor Eriksen | Stargate, Ne-Yo |
| UK bonus track | ||||
| 14 | "Stand Up" | 4:04 | Jennifer Hudson, Earl Powell, Walter English, Bill Grainer, Arr. Herman Little III & Patrick Hayes | Earl Powell |
| UK iTunes Store bonus track | ||||
| 14 | "Spotlight (Afroganic Mix)" | 4:12 | Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Hermansen, Tor Eriksen | Stargate, Ne-Yo |
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart | 73 | ||
| Irish Albums Chart | 51 | ||
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 2 | 280,000 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 2 | ||
| UK Albums Chart | 21 |
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Australia | September 27, 2008 |
| United Kingdom | September 29, 2008 |
| United States | September 30, 2008 |
| Canada | October 7, 2008 |
References
- Jennifer Hudson | Spotlight. Jennifer Hudson Online. Accessed June 14, 2008.
- Sarah Rodman (September 30, 2008 ). She is telling you she's here to stay The Boston Globe. Accessed October 8, 2008.
- Chris Willman (September 23, 2008). Music Review - Jennifer Hudson (2008) - Jennifer Hudson Entertainment Weekly. Accessed October 8, 2008.
- Andy Kellman. ((( Jennifer Hudson > Review ))) Allmusic. Accessed October 8, 2008.
- ^ Katie Hasty (October 8, 2008). T.I. Debuts Big Atop Billboard 200, Hot 100 Billboard. Accessed October 8, 2008.
- Chartifacts week 41 ARIA. Retrieved October 12, 2008.
- ^ Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson - Music Charts αCharts. Accessed October 7, 2008.
- Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson Billboard. Accessed October 7, 2008.
| Jennifer Hudson | |
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| Singles | |
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| Other songs | |
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