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2014 single by Jennifer Hudson featuring R. Kelly

"It's Your World"

Single by Jennifer Hudson featuring R. Kelly

from the album JHUD

Released

July 8, 2014 (2014-07-08)

Recorded

2013–2014

Length

5:16

Terry Hunter

Jennifer Hudson singles chronology

"Walk It Out"
(2014)

"It's Your World"
(2014)

"Go All Night"
(2014)

R. Kelly singles chronology

"PYD"
(2013)

"It's Your World"
(2014)

"Bump & Grind 2014"
(2014)

"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). It was written by 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. No music video was made for the single. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. In 2019, Hudson removed "It's Your World" from all streaming platforms and stopped performing it in support of women who had come forward with stories of abuse from Kelly.

Background

"It's Your World" was written by frequent Hudson collaborator R. Kelly, while production was handled by DJ Terry Hunter. 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!"

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.

Track listing

Digital download

"It's Your World " (featuring R. Kelly) – 5:16

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.

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.

Weekly charts

Chart (2014-15)	Peak position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)	11
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)	3
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)	35

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)	Position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)	36

References

"Jennifer Hudson Teases R.Kelly-Assisted 'It's Your World': Listen". Billboard.
"Grammys 2015: Complete list of winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. 2015-02-08.
"Jennifer Hudson Removes R. Kelly-Penned Songs From Streaming Platforms". The Hollywood Reporter. 2019-01-31.
JHUD (Media notes). Jennifer Hudson. RCA Records. 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
"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.
"Chart Highlights: Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' Crowns Pop Songs, Adult Pop Songs, AC". Billboard. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
"Jennifer Hudson Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
"Jennifer Hudson Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
"Jennifer Hudson Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
"Adult R&B Songs - Year-End 2014". Billboard.

v t e Jennifer Hudson
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Jennifer Hudson I Remember Me JHUD The Gift of Love
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" "I Got This" "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" "Walk It Out" "It's Your World" " I Still Love You" "Remember Me"
Featured songs	"We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "Night of Your Life" "Go All Night" "Trouble" "I Can't Let Go" "Oh Santa!"
Other songs	"One Night Only" "Love You I Do" "All Dressed in Love" "One Shining Moment"
Related articles	The Jennifer Hudson Show

v t e R. Kelly singles
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"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "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'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "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" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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