Jennifer Hudson Announces New Song “Here I Am” From Respect Movie

Jennifer Hudson is dropping a new single "Here I Am" from the upcoming Respect movie this Friday.

"Here I Am" (Singing My Way Home) was co-written by the GOAT herself Carole King.

The song will appear on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to RESPECT and serve as the film's only original song. Hudson was handpicked by Franklin to portray her in the film from MGM, which opens in theaters nationwide on August 13 ^th. The soundtrack will be available on the same day.

Music is such a living and breathing character in this film, as it was in Ms. Franklin's life. The process of creating this song was like constructing the greatest tribute I could possibly offer to her spirit. It was the final exhale of this extraordinary project and one that I let out with complete fulfillment. Being able to do so with Carole and Jamie was an incredible privilege. Carole is one of the greatest songwriters of all time and, whether we were trading stories, playing piano together over video conference, or working through lyrics, it was always a masterclass - both in life and music. Jamie and I have collaborated together in the past and it's always so wonderful to create with him - he is continuously thinking outside of the box in a way that deepens the musical experience in indescribable ways. Our goal was to show that music was always the anchor for Ms. Franklin, in all that she did, and I hope this song illustrates the strength of her voice - both literally and figuratively - which always brought her home."

Get "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)" HERE Friday via Epic Records.