Jennifer Hudson is switching things up a bit on her anticipated sophomore album. Reportedly ten songs deep into the project, Hudson says “I think it will definitely be a different direction and I’m so excited about that. I want this album to feel good.” Said to be working with Ne-Yo and Stargate, among others, Hudson hopes to have the album in stores this fall, specifically September (2010), if everything on her plate comes together. As previously reported the Oscar winner is also working on a few film related projects, including a biopic based on Winnie Mandela, the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela. “It’s between film and music right now, working on the album, but it won’t be out until September,” Hudson went on to tell the AP this week. Production on the film is expected to begin this summer.
Jennifer Hudson has been one of the most prominent figures in music for over a decade. The Grammy-winning singer and actress is now ready to take her career in a “different direction” with her forthcoming album. Her fans have waited eagerly for new material from this beloved artist, and it looks like they’ll finally get what they’ve asked for. So just what does Jennifer Hudson have planned for us? Let’s find out!
The journey of Jennifer Hudson has taken many turns since she first stepped onto the scene as an American Idol contestant back in 2004. After winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B album in 2008, she went on to star in several major motion pictures such as Dreamgirls, Sex & The City 2, and Sing. But after all these years, it appears that Jennifer is set to make a return to music with her upcoming project.
Recently, the 37 year old singer announced that she was taking things in a “different direction” with her next album; leaving some wondering just what kind of sound we can expect from the multi-talented performer. As anticipation builds around this exciting announcement, let’s look at how Jennifer plans to bring something entirely fresh and unique to the table with her latest release.
New Music Genre
Jennifer Hudson is taking a “Different Direction” with her next album. The American Idol alum has revealed that she’s exploring new genres of music, from hip-hop to EDM, for the upcoming project. It marks a departure from her usual sound and proves that Hudson isn’t afraid to experiment outside of her comfort zone.
Hudson recently spoke about her decision to switch things up musically in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. She said it was time for something fresh and different and that fans can expect surprises when they hear the finished product. “I’m very excited about this new direction I’m going in,” she said. “It’s definitely something fresh, but still me.”
The singer also teased some collaborations on the record, saying she has been working with producers like Timbaland and Pharrell Williams as well as some rising stars in the rap game. She promises there will be lots of variety on the album both lyrically and musically so listeners won’t get bored quickly or feel overwhelmed by too much sameness throughout the record. With all these exciting changes coming up Jennifer Hudson’s way, we’ll have to wait until later this year to find out what her Different Direction sounds like!
Inspiration Behind The Album
So, what has been inspiring Jennifer Hudson as she charts her Different Direction? The singer revealed that the idea for the album began with a desire to be more creative. “I wanted to do something different and push myself musically,’ she said. ‘And so I started reaching out to producers and artists who could help me create something unique.’
Hudson shared that she was also inspired by some of today’s leading hip-hop stars like Kendrick Lamar and Drake – two of the world’s most successful rappers. She sought their advice on how to make good music without compromising her own artistic integrity. It seems Hudson is taking all these influences into account when it comes to crafting her new record: “At this point in my career, I really want to craft something special and memorable that will stand out from everything else out there.’
We can look forward to hearing an exciting mix of genres on the upcoming project! From hip-hop beats to EDM bangers, we have no doubt Hudson’s Different Direction will sound just as amazing as anything she’s released before.
Conclusion
I’m really excited to hear what Jennifer Hudson has in store for her next album. It seems like she’s taking a very different direction with this record, and I’m sure it will be an amazing listen. Her inspiration behind the album is both creative and inspiring; she wants to bring something new and exciting to her fans.
The thought of a whole new genre being created by one of our favorite artists is definitely intriguing. To know that there could be something out there we haven’t heard before is almost too good to be true. We can only wait until Jennifer releases more information about her upcoming project, but whatever it turns out to be, I’m sure it’ll exceed all expectations.
Jennifer Hudson has always been someone who pushes boundaries when it comes to music, so hearing that she’s working on something completely different for her next album makes me even more interested. She’s an artist who knows how to keep us guessing, which is why I’m looking forward to seeing where this journey takes us!
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