# 10

Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
(written by Erikson, Hermansen & Smith; 2008; UK #11; September 2008)

Jennifer Hudson is the most successful reality TV contestant ever. In 2004 she came 7th in American Idol 3, less than three years later she had a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and an Oscar. 2007 became a year she would never forget. 2008 she released her debut album and it became another year she would never forget, but for entirely different reasons. Starting the year off with a gutsy and endearing performance in 'Sex and the City The Movie', then the release of the stellar 'Spotlight', her year quickly turned tragic when her mother, brother and nephew were all found murdered in October. 'Spotlight' itself is a slick, plunky, piano based confessional. It's definitely a grower, not a shower, and after a few listens it draws you in and finds it hard to leave. The release of the albums second track has been put on hold whilst Hudson comes to terms with her devastating loss.

Best Lyric: " Well, i don't like living under your spotlight/ Just because you think i might find somebody worthy"