"Hush" is the second single from American rapper LL Cool J's 10th studio album, The DEFinition (2004). Produced by 7 Aurelius, who provides additional vocals, the song was released on September 7, 2004, by Def Jam Recordings. "Hush" charted at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, and number 14 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The single became a top-10 success in the United Kingdom, where it debuted and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in February 2005.
"Hush" | ||||
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Single by LL Cool J featuring 7 Aurelius | ||||
from the album The DEFinition | ||||
B-side | "Rub My Back" | |||
Released | September 7, 2004 | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
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Producer(s) | 7 Aurelius | |||
LL Cool J singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Hush" on YouTube |
Track listings
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US 12-inch single[1]
UK CD1 and European CD single[2]
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UK CD2[3]
UK 12-inch single[4]
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Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Release history
editRegion | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | September 7, 2004 | Def Jam | [19] | |
October 4, 2004 | Contemporary hit radio | [20] | ||
United Kingdom | February 14, 2005 |
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References
edit- ^ Hush (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 2004. B0003438-11.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Hush (UK CD1 & European CD single liner notes). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 2005. 2103774.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Hush (UK CD2 liner notes). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 2005. 2103773.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Hush (UK 12-inch single sleeve). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 2005. 2103776.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1584. December 3, 2004. p. 27. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 10. March 5, 2005. p. 53. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Hush". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 5, saptamina 7.02 – 13.02, 2005" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on February 23, 2005. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2004". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 29.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2005". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1571. September 3, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1575. October 1, 2004. p. 20. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. February 12, 2005. p. 31.