Spotlight

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About Spotlight

"Spotlight" is an R&B song written and produced by Ne-Yo, and Norwegian production duo Stargate for Jennifer Hudson's self titled debut album. It was released digitally on June 10, 2008 as the album's first single, and reached the top thirty of the US Billboard Hot 100. Outside the States, the track has reached the top twenty in Turkey and the United Kingdom. The song received two Grammy Award nominations at the 2009 ceremony for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The video was voted 12th on BET: Notarized Top 100 videos of 2008. 


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2007
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Ah..it's so lovely
Heavyweights y'all a fool for this track right here
It's your friendly neighborhood Ne-Yo
And on behalf of myself and Compound Entertainment
I wanna send this one out to all my superstars out there
Ladies you know who you are, let's go

Cats start stalking soon as she start walking
She's a cause for celebration (but you don't hear me now)
If they talking, believe that she's the topic
Of the fellas conversation

Everything about her exudes (ah,ah)
Tell you all that she gotta do (ah,ah)
With them pretty little eyes look at you (ah,ah)
And you gon do what she wants you to (ah,ah)
Kinda like she walk around with a

Spotlight, (ay) everything about her is
So right,(ay) baby you're a superstar (yup,yup)
Said baby you're a superstar (yup,yup)
Girl look at you shining
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl

Way too often, she catch me gawking
Little crazy curvy little frame (but you don't hear me now)
Girl what's poppin, think that you should hop in
Baby tell me your name 'cause

Everything about you exudes (ah,ah)

Tell you all that you gotta do (ah,ah)
Show me how you make that thing move (ah,ah)
And I'mma do what you want me to(ah,ah)
Kinda like she walk around with a

Spotlight, (ay) everything about her is
So right, (ay) baby you're a superstar (yup,yup)
Said baby you're a superstar (yup,yup)
Girl look at you shining
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl

(So many things I want to say to you oh girl)
Baby is it possible to share the spolight with you
Let me know (ooh ooh)
(So many things I want to say to you oh girl)
Kissing you from head to toe
Give it to you like you never had before
(tell me if its cool) oh let it breathe

Kinda like she walk around with a

Spotlight, (ay) everything about her is
So right,(ay) baby you're a superstar (yup,yup)
Said baby you're a superstar (yup,yup)
Girl look at you shining
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl
Look at you shining, look, look at you shining girl

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Ne-Yo

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B recording artist, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and the signing of a recording contract. He has won three Grammy Awards for his musical work. more »

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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Shaffer Smith

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave

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11 facts about this song

Artist Involvement
"Spotlight" is a song by singer Jennifer Hudson and R&B artist Ne-Yo.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of R&B and Pop.
Chart Performance
It reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Hudson's first top forty hit on the chart.
Release Date
"Spotlight" was released on June 9, 2008, as the first single from Hudson's self-titled debut album.
Song Writers
It was written by Ne-Yo, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, and Tor Erik Hermansen.
Song Producer
The song was produced by Stargate, a production team from Norway.
Certified Gold
In 2009, "Spotlight" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies.
Award Recognition
The song was nominated for 'Best Female R&B Vocal Performance' at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009.
Music Video
The official music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson and was released in June 2008. The music video features Jennifer Hudson dealing with a suspicious partner.
Duration
The duration of the original song is approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Inspiration
The song illustrates a woman's pleas to her lover for equal attention and respect in a relationship.

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