Years have passed since the world first became acquainted with Jennifer Hudson, seventh-place American Idol finisher. With an Academy Award under her belt and a marquee role in one of the summer’s biggest movies, Hudson has nailed acting success.

Making this a perfect time for her to turn her attentions back to her recording career. Jennifer Hudson will soon be releasing her debut album, the first single from which (“Spotlight”) will be available June 10. “I think people will be pleasantly surprised, because it shows a side of my work that no one has heard before,” Hudson said of the album.