Friday, May 16, 2008
posted by Sam at 10:58 AM
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Jennifer Hudson - 'Spotlight' The long-awaited debut of Jennifer Hudson's first official single is over; 'Spotlight' surfaced earlier on today. I'm kinda on the fence with this one; it's certainly not what I expected. Is it me or does Jennifer sound kinda like she's holding back vocally? I'm here waiting for her to belt like we know she can, yet she doesn't. I'm guessing those calling for her to stop 'over-singing' will be appeased. Saying that, I do feel the song has 'grower' potential. Hudson's debut album is set to hit stores in September via J Records.

Hit or Miss?

LISTEN: Spotlight {Link Updated}

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At May 16, 2008 11:22 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

PCD's new single just leaked!!

 

At May 16, 2008 11:35 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

she's trying to cross over the pop format...

 

At May 16, 2008 11:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

she was awesome in Dream Girls but I couldn't see my self actually buying her album it's not my type of music

 

At May 16, 2008 11:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

she was awesome in Dream Girls but I couldn't see my self actually buying her album it's not my type of music

 

At May 16, 2008 11:57 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

its got bleeding luvs beat luvs it :D

 

At May 16, 2008 12:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

I love it...She can't belt out on ever single song..Pop just isn't going to listen to that, but it has the crossover appeal and I can see radio playing this alot.

 

At May 16, 2008 12:18 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

don't like but she has a great voice

 

At May 16, 2008 12:20 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

Beautiful song. The lyrics is great. But...BUT why is Jennifer holding back? Sam is right. I hope Jennifer don't listen to the haters. Girl SHOUT, BELT, SCREAM at the haters until they r sick of hearing you! Jennifer is a real singer and I definitely don't think she should water down her god given vocals. DON'T HOLD BACK J-HUD LET THE HATERS HATE! DO YOU!

 

At May 16, 2008 12:22 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

I like it but it seems to go on an awful long time.

 

At May 16, 2008 12:28 PM, Anonymous tia

i love it!!! i'm glad she is trying to show people that she can do things differently...and frankly i think she still has her moments where she belts it out....she can't do it all over the song....i think its perfect for her....and i like the lyrics alot.

 

At May 16, 2008 12:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

i looooooooooooooooooooooooooooove it, beautiful lyrics, beautiful voice. it reminds me of no one by alicia keys and i didn't like that at first but then couldn't stop playing it

 

At May 16, 2008 1:23 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

I absolutely love it!

It's Jennifer Hudson without trying to be Effie White.

It's smooth and has a nice groove and the lyrics are fire!

I think she's got a total HIT on her hands!

 

At May 16, 2008 1:48 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

I like that she didn't scream, hoot and holler all over the track as usual... Who'd want to listen to an album full of that??
She's showing versatility and that's she's more than just a one trick pony vocally...

 

At May 16, 2008 1:49 PM, Anonymous lola

loves it

 

At May 16, 2008 2:01 PM, Anonymous teteit

i must say this is a big MISS...its jus off man...yea she was good in dream girls but i cant see myself buyin her album...maybe she should try actin or sumting i dont no but i dont feel her as a singer i dont...her voice is super am not goin to lie but she is not a artist but i loved her in dream girls...maybe thats her callin... but this song is a big MISS

 

At May 16, 2008 2:06 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

Not really really feeling it, even though i want to .. i love her.

Wait i'm listening to it now and it's growing on me .. i think i'm gonna buy the album ... it seems really nice to listen to.

 

At May 16, 2008 5:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

I love this song!!! Its nice and smooth. The song has a nice built up...it keeps U wanting more...I love how she closes out the song. Come on people, she can't scream and shout every song. I see this song crossing over. Clive Davis knows what he is doing with this project. This song is a winner.

 

At May 16, 2008 6:23 PM, Anonymous --star

its good to see that she toned it down a little for once... makes her sound less old fashioned.

i like the song.

 

At May 16, 2008 7:44 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

well i think that the issue which is very evident in majority of the comments is that people are having a hard time separating jennifer from effie. Efiie was an over the top powerhouse vocalist, thats jennifer also but on a lighter scale.This is more of r&b not broadway ballad like dreamgirls.She's having to be mentored on what will sale and what will be best and what the radio stations will play.

 

At May 16, 2008 7:44 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

well i think that the issue which is very evident in majority of the comments is that people are having a hard time separating jennifer from effie. Efiie was an over the top powerhouse vocalist, thats jennifer also but on a lighter scale.This is more of r&b not broadway ballad like dreamgirls.She's having to be mentored on what will sale and what will be best and what the radio stations will play.

 

At May 16, 2008 11:21 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

didn't see dreamgirls but heard her sing on a few clips. i love her voice and i think this song is great! ~D

 

At May 17, 2008 3:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

you should delete it now, it has over 3000 downloads!!!

 

At May 17, 2008 9:48 AM, Anonymous k

I love this song. Jennifer is doing the damn thing.

 

At May 17, 2008 12:21 PM, Anonymous crunkpoet

well i like it...its smooth and relaxed..i see all but one person loved that new beyonce crap! ugh....go J Hud...I'ma keep supporting you boo

 

At May 17, 2008 6:05 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

this is a really pretty song.

 

At May 21, 2008 9:34 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

I love this sung!!! We are sleeping on this girl!!!!

 

At May 21, 2008 9:35 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

A Female Luther V. I love it Go Jen!!!!!!

 

At July 15, 2008 5:03 PM, Blogger daz

i thikn she has a great voice an i like this song spotlight an she act great in dream girls

 

At July 21, 2008 10:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

smooth old school feel, not belting as usual, but showing versatility, without losing soul, I like it, go Jen the future is bright for you and you are refreshing...

 


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