S.a.m. Feat. Sarah Ikumu - Spotlight [FREE ›]

"Spotlight" is a collaborative house anthem from Danish producer and vocalist Sarah Ikumu , released on Defected Records on March 4, 2022. Originally an unofficial edit played in S.A.M.’s DJ sets for over a year, the track evolved into a fully realized cover of Jennifer Hudson’s 2008 hit. Musical Profile

The track gained early "tastemaker" support from BBC Radio 1's and was a staple in club sets by Chris Stussy at iconic venues like Fabric and Printworks. Reviewers at Resident Advisor described it as a "convincing, classic-sounding house anthem". Official Remixes S.A.M. feat. Sarah Ikumu - Spotlight

: Samuel Andre Madsen (S.A.M.) produced and recorded the music in Berlin, with the vocals later tracked at Defected Records Studios in London. Impact & Reception "Spotlight" is a collaborative house anthem from Danish

: Sarah Ikumu, a former Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer finalist, provides a "striking" and soulful vocal performance that alternates between subdued and soaring. Reviewers at Resident Advisor described it as a

Due to its club success, the single received several high-profile reinterpretations:

: A blend of classic house and garage house, featuring skippy kick/hi-hat patterns and dreamy, nostalgic synths reminiscent of Kerri Chandler.