Hush Hush (Alexis Jordan song)
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"Hush Hush" is a song by American recording artist Alexis Jordan, taken from her self-titled debut album. It was released as the album's third single on June 10, 2011. The dance-pop song was written by Autumn Rowe, StarGate and Sandy Vee. Alexis called the song "feisty" and that it was a song that "unleashes a fiery side of her personality".
Background
Speaking in May 2011 to urban writer Pete Lewis of Blues & Soul, Jordan described the lyrical background to the song: "It's really dealing with the situation where - if you've been hurt, or someone's treated you wrong or cheated on you in a relationship - you're basically saying 'Be quiet! I don't wanna hear it! I'm gonna move ON!'... So what I particularly liked about the song is that it's a very powerful statement for anybody who's been in that kind of situation."[1]
Production
"Hush Hush" is written by Autumn Rowe, StarGate and Sandy Vee, and it was produced by Stargate and Sandy Vee.[2] When premiering the song with Digital Spy, Alexis discussed the song. "The thing I love about this track is that it has a dance beat that is irresistible. You can't not dance to it! It's also quite fierce and feisty, but in a fun and positive way."[3] Discussing the recording process of the record, she insisted: "It was a very calm and fun process. I was always in the studio smiling! It was something that I felt so blessed to be doing - it never felt like a chore. I am thankful to the whole team around me though, we mesh very well together."[3]
Reception
Critical reception
BBC Music described the production as "clattery", while praising the strength and soul in Jordan's vocals as "empowering".[4]
Chart performance
The song has so far at number peaked 43 in Ireland,[5] and 82 in the UK from strong downloads from the album, almost one month before the official release.
Track listing
- "Hush Hush" – 3:42
- "Hush Hush" (Tom Neville's Turned Up to 11 Remix) – 6:21
- "Hush Hush" (Cahill Full On Club Remix) – 7:10
- "Hush Hush" (Cahill Full On Dub Remix) – 7:10
- "Hush Hush" (Cahill Lounge Remix) – 7:11
- "Hush Hush" (Full Intention Club Remix) – 6:10
Credits and personnel
- Autumn Rowe – songwriter
- StarGate (Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen) – songwriter, producer and instrumentation
- Sandy Vee – songwriter, producer, recording, mixing and instrumentation
- Mikkel S. Eriksen – recording
- Phil Tan – mixing
- Damien Lewis – additional and assistant engineering
- Tom Coyne – mastering
Credits adapted from Alexis Jordan album booklet.[2]
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 43 |
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) | 66 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
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| Ireland[6] | June 10, 2011 | Digital download |
| United Kingdom[7] | June 12, 2011 |
References
- ^ Alexis Jordan interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011
- ^ a b (Media notes).
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- ^ a b "Chart Track: Week 20, 2011". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ a b "Hush Hush (Remixes) by Alexis Jordan - Download Hush Hush (Remixes) on iTunes". iTune Store. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Columbia Records UK › Releases › Alexis Jordan - Hush Hush (Single)". Columbia Records UK. Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
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