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 Ass