Jennifer Hudson Tributes Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'

"Respect." Photo courtesy of MGM Studios.

Actress/Songwriter Jennifer Hudson in conversation with Smokey Robinson on the history and impact of Aretha Franklin. 



Co-songwriters Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Hartman and music producer will.i.am in conversation on creating the original song “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” to summarize Aretha Franklin’s journey as a tribute to her and her legacy. 



Jennifer Hudson on performing every song live in RESPECT as a tribute to the Queen of Soul. “If she sang it live in her life, then I’m going to sing it live right here too.”