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`Spotlight` (CD single) (by Jennifer Hudson, Pop)

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Oscar winner and Idol alum is rock solid.

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Parents need to know that this is a song about a woman trying to get out from under an overbearing relationship. It's fine for young J-Hud fans as there's nothing distasteful about it. Kids will want to hear this track -- and Hudson's upcoming album -- after having seen her on American Idol and in Dreamgirls.

Positive messages: Talks about a woman not wanting a man to control her.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Mentions "hell" once.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about Jennifer Hudson's interesting career. Has she already had more success as an actress than she will as a singer? Since season three of American Idol, she's done more movies (Dreamgirls, Sex and the City) than released music, so will fans continue to take her seriously as a singer?

What's the story?

What's the story?
SPOTLIGHT is about a woman trying to get out from under an overbearing relationship. It has an easy, slow build reminiscent of R&B songs of the '80s, and similar to Mary J. Blige, it's got a great hook and some very likable light piano riffs.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The song is an interesting first choice of a single for the delightfully audacious Jennifer Hudson. Most fans would expect a little bit of Dreamgirls Effie who strikes out with such dramatic conviction, "And I'm telling you I'm not going!" But there's no belting on "Spotlight" -- and that's OK. With it's steady beat, pleasing vocals, and strong lyrical message, the song (that lasts for almost a whole five minutes) it's still rather satisfying and will likely further catapult J-Hud into the superstar stratosphere.

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Released on: June 5, 2008
Label: Arista
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Maria Dinoia
 
 

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Christian gurl
teen, 15 years old
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For teens' not tweens
It's pretty catchy, but there's a bad word that might not be considered to people
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Julie P
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Great Song---Download this And I'm Telling You
The rest of the cd is a sleeper and your kids wont be interested.
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