It's Your World (Jennifer Hudson song)

"It's Your World" is a song by American recording artist Jennifer Hudson featuring fellow singer R. Kelly, recorded for her third studio album JHUD (2014). A funky uptempo song with a retro vibe, it was written by R.Kelly and produced by DJ Terry Hunter. Released worldwide on July 8, 2014 as the album's third single, Hudson sang it for the first time at BET Awards 2014 on June 29, 2014.^[1] No music video was made for the single. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.^[2]

Background

"It's Your World" was written by frequent Hudson collaborator R. Kelly, while production was handled by DJ Terry Hunter.^[3] Commenting on its composition, Hudson wrote on Twitter: "R. Kelly had to be thinking about Aretha Franklin's "Think" when he created my song "It's Your World". It's a vocal marathon!"^[4]

Live performances

The song has been performed by Jennifer Hudson on numerous stages and live shows like BET Awards 2014, The Voice, America's Got Talent, Today Show and Steve Harvey. Kelly has not as of yet performed this song live with Hudson or solo.

Reception

The song has gotten positive reviews from critics and fans alike, especially for the vocals by the duo and also the old school disco sound.

Track listing

Digital download^[5]

"It's Your World " (featuring R. Kelly) – 5:18

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.^[6]

Jennifer Hudson – Creative Director, Primary Artist
Robert Kelly – Composer, Featured Artist
Terry Hunter – Executive Producer

Charts

For the week ending August 24, 2014, "It's Your World" debuted at number 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.^[7]

Weekly charts

Chart (2014)	Peak position
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[7]	31
Hot Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)^[8]	12
Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[9]	4
Chart (2015)	Peak position
Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[9]	3

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)	Position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)^[10]	36

References

↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6143215/jennifer-hudson-teases-rkelly-assisted-its-your-world-listen
↑ "Grammys 2015: Complete list of winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. 2015-02-08.
↑ JHUD (Media notes). Jennifer Hudson. RCA Records. 2014.
↑ "R. Kelly had to be thinking about...". Twitter. 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
↑ "It's Your World (feat. R. Kelly) - Single". iTunes.com. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
↑ "Jennifer Hudson – JHUD Album Personnel". AllMusic (Rovi Corporation). January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
1 2 "Chart Highlights: Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' Crowns Pop Songs, Adult Pop Songs, AC". Billboard. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6273822/jennifer-hudson-tops-rbhip-hop-albums-jhud
1 2 http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs?page=1
↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/adult-r-and-b-songs

External links

your world-lyrics-jennifer-hudson.html Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Jennifer Hudson

Studio albums	Jennifer Hudson I Remember Me JHUD

Singles	"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" "Spotlight" "If This Isn't Love" "Giving Myself" "Where You At" "I Remember Me" "No One Gonna Love You" "Think Like a Man" "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" "Walk It Out" "It's Your World" " I Still Love You"

Other songs	"Love You I Do" "All Dressed in Love" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "Night of Your Life" "Go All Night" "Trouble"

Related	Discography American Idol (season 3) American Idols LIVE! Tour 2004 David Otunga

Book:Jennifer Hudson

R. Kelly songs

Discography Production Discography Videography Awards and nominations

Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"

12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"

R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"

R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"

TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"

Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"

The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"

Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"

TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"

Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"

Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo" "Be My #2"

Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves" "Love Letter" "Radio Message" "Number One Hit"

Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"

Black Panties	"My Story" "Genius" "Cookie" "Legs Shakin'"

The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"

Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Take You Home With Me (A.K.A. Body)" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "Skin" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "To the World" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"

Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy: Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "Throwin' My Money" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"

Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "World's Greatest "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"

Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "TP-2" "R&B Thug" "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up "Betcha Gon' Know" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody"

Singles written and/or produced by R. Kelly	"Back & Forth" "At Your Best" "Stroke You Up" "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" "Down with the Clique" "The Thing I Like" "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" "Foolin' Around" "You Are Not Alone" "I Don't Want To" "Fortunate" "808" "Cry" "Contagious" "One More Chance" "Any Time, Any Place" "Bump, Bump, Bump" "Hell Yeah" "Outrageous" "Out of this Club" "I Look To You" "Celebrate"

Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly

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