Wednesday
Oct222008
Pop Music Thursday - Jennifer Hudson in the "Spotlight"
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 09:46PM
Update - I was saddened to hear the tragic news about Jennifer's mother and brother. My prayers are with her in this awful time.
This week's HOTT track comes from Jennifer Hudson. Lots of people always ask, why didn't she win AI? I'll tell you why: Because in 2004, she wasn't polished or ready. The Jennifer Hudson on American Idol was raw and not as good as Fantasia -- yet.
Flash forward to 2006. 2 years after her AI boot she slipped into her now famous role as Effie in the film "Dreamgirls". This Jennifer had time to grow, train, and learn. This Jennifer became JHud!
She won a slew of awards in 2007, which led to her Best Supporting Actress Oscar. It's funny because on Broadway, Effie is generally regarded as the lead role, but as a relative unknown Jennifer took a backseat to Beyonce's Deena. No matter.
Flash forward to 2008, and JHud is on the charts with her self-titled debut CD. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard Album Charts and the first single off the album is called "Spotlight".
It took me a while to get into this track, but I do like it. It's solid, smooth and strong.
There are several remix versions of "Spotlight", but one I really like is her live performance on Dancing with the Stars.
So, that's my pick for the week, but I will feel remiss in this post if I fail to acknowledge the re-emergence of good ol' Britney Spears.
She looks great, and the video is HOTT, but...
...without the video and her name behind the track, it's kinda meh. I'm not sold, but what do you think?
This week's HOTT track comes from Jennifer Hudson. Lots of people always ask, why didn't she win AI? I'll tell you why: Because in 2004, she wasn't polished or ready. The Jennifer Hudson on American Idol was raw and not as good as Fantasia -- yet.
Flash forward to 2006. 2 years after her AI boot she slipped into her now famous role as Effie in the film "Dreamgirls". This Jennifer had time to grow, train, and learn. This Jennifer became JHud!
She won a slew of awards in 2007, which led to her Best Supporting Actress Oscar. It's funny because on Broadway, Effie is generally regarded as the lead role, but as a relative unknown Jennifer took a backseat to Beyonce's Deena. No matter.
Flash forward to 2008, and JHud is on the charts with her self-titled debut CD. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard Album Charts and the first single off the album is called "Spotlight".
It took me a while to get into this track, but I do like it. It's solid, smooth and strong.
There are several remix versions of "Spotlight", but one I really like is her live performance on Dancing with the Stars.
So, that's my pick for the week, but I will feel remiss in this post if I fail to acknowledge the re-emergence of good ol' Britney Spears.
She looks great, and the video is HOTT, but...
...without the video and her name behind the track, it's kinda meh. I'm not sold, but what do you think?
Reader Comments (2)
yes i would have to say this new jhud single is more of a grower. i actually prefer the club remixes the the actual song itself.
ahh yes the frapp Cheeto queen is back and looking good! woot go on brit brit with your bad self. i just hope she lays off the cancer sticks a little more. if you listen to her earlier stuff compared to womanizer its like holy tranny voice!
never heard of her, never heard the song, but I liked it!! thanks!