Jennifer Hudson Album Review

Jennifer Hudson is the debut album by American singer and actress Jennifer Hudson. The 2008 self-titled debut album of Jennifer Kate Hudson reflects her high-powered soulful style voice which is transcendent and timeless.

The album was released on September 30, 2008 in the United States and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 217,000 copies sold in the United States, it also charted at #37 on UK Albums Chart.

Jennifer Hudson has been blessed with an amazing voice with incredible range, the selection of tunes on this cd showcase her voice perfectly. In a few words, wonderful job from a really talented singer !

Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson Track Listing

1 “Spotlight” 4:10
2 “If This Isn’t Love” 3:36
3 “Pocketbook” feat. Ludacris 3:19
4 “Giving Myself” 4:15
5 “What’s Wrong (Go Away)” feat. T-Pain 3:47
6 “My Heart” 3:33
7 “You Pulled Me Through” 3:40
8 “I’m His Only Woman” feat. Fantasia 4:18
9 “Can’t Stop the Rain” 4:44
10 “We Gon’ Fight” 4:02
11 “Invisible” 3:43
12 “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” 4:43
13 “Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There” 4:24

iTunes Store bonus tracks
14 “All Dressed in Love” 3:22
15 “Spotlight, Pt. 2″ feat. Young Jeezy 5:07

Target (U.S.) bonus tracks
14 “Stand Up” 4:06
15 “Spotlight (Moto Blanco Radio Mix)” 4:12
16 “Spotlight (D. Hotwheel & Fidelity Mix)” 3:44

UK bonus track
14 “Stand Up” 4:04

UK iTunes Store bonus track
14 “Spotlight (Afroganic Mix)” 4:12

Alongside Hudson herself are luminaries such as Robin Thicke, Ne-Yo and Ludacris, as well as production from the likes of Timbaland, Missy Elliott and Stargate. This is a big-budget, big-sounding record with Hudson squarely in the foreground, and fans of her gutsy performance in Dreamgirls will find much to enjoy here.

Jennifer Hudson first gained notice as one of the finalists on the third season of the FOX television series American Idol. She went on to star as Effie White in the 2006 motion picture adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls for which she won numerous awards including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA and a SAG Award.

Album Information

Released September 27, 2008
Recorded 2006—2008
Length 52:23
Label Arista
Producer Ne-Yo, Stargate, Jim Beanz, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, T-Pain, Robin Thicke ,Diane Warren, Polow da Don, Brian Kennedy

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