Jennifer Hudson (album)
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| Studio album by Jennifer Hudson | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2008 (see release history) |
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| Recorded | 2006–08 | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 52:23 | |||
| Label | Arista, J Records | |||
| Producer | Jim Beanz, Warryn Campbell, Rock City, Missy Elliott, Brian Kennedy, Ne-Yo, Polow da Don, Pro-Jay, Salaam Remi, Jack Splash, Stargate, T-Pain, Tank, Robin Thicke, Timbaland, The Underdogs | |||
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| Associated album | Jennifer Hudson |
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| Start date | March 31, 2009 |
| End date | May 21, 2009 |
| No. of shows | 20 in North America |
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| Billboard | (favorable) |
| Boston Globe | (positive) |
| Chicago Tribune | (mixed) |
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| Entertainment Weekly | (B-) |
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Jennifer Hudson is the debut studio album by American actress and recording artist Jennifer Hudson. It was first released in Australia, and it physically released in North America on September 27, 2008, by Arista Records and J Records. Jennifer Hudson has worked with a variety range of several producers and songwriters on the album; including Rock City, Missy Elliott, Brian Kennedy, Ne-Yo, Salaam Remi, T-Pain, Tank, Timbaland and The Underdogs, among others. Three singles were released; the "Spotlight reached number one on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and in the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart. Jennifer Hudson debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, with first week sales of 217,000 copies. and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States.
Hudson promoted the album in a numerous live appearances; including co-heading a North American concert tour, with Robin Thicke, from March to May 2009. Hudson won three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding New Artist, Outstanding Album and Outstanding Duo or Group for the album, and was nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning the Best R&B Album. A deluxe edition was released to iTunes on February 24, 2009.
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