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"Hush Hush"
Song by The Pussycat Dolls
from the album Doll Domination
StudioQuiz & Larossi (Stockholm)
Boiler Room (Santa Monica)
Henson (Los Angeles)
GenrePop
Length3:48
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Hush Hush" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album, Doll Domination (2008), included as the album's thirteenth track. The song was written by it's producers Quiz & Larossi (Andreas Romdhane and Josef Larossi), Ina Wroldsen, and group member Nicole Scherzinger.

Background and composition

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"Hush Hush" was first written by Ina Wroldsen (pictured).

"Hush Hush" was first written by Norwegian songriter Ina Wroldsen who sent the demo to the album's producer, Ron Fair. According to Wroldsen, Fair spent 11 days in the studio working the track while lead singer Nicole Scherzinger received co-writing credit, as she was deeply involved in the final version's lyrics. Wroldsen acknowledges that she barely recognized the new version,[1] though was content that it was included in the album.[2] Swedish production duo Quiz & Larossi (Andreas Romdhane and Josef Larossi), where also credited as the song's producer and writer.[3] The track was recorded by Mike "Angry" Eleopoulos and Tal Herzberg with the assistance of Greg DePante, Steve Genewick, and Keith Gretlein and mixed by Dave Pensado, Jaycen Joshua, and Andrew Wuepper at Quiz & Larossi Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, The Boiler Room in Santa Monica, California, as well as the Henson Studios in Los Angeles. Fair arranged and conducted the strings, which were recorded by Frank Wolf. Other instrumentation and programming was carried out by Quiz & Larossi.[3] The song was included in the Pussycat Dolls second studio album, Doll Domination which was released in September 2008.[4] It was first performed by Scherzinger on the group's Doll Domination Tour in the section where each member performs solo. In it's crescendo it featured a mash-up of Gloria Gaynor’s "I Will Survive."[5]

"Hush Hush" is pop song.[4] Running for 3 minutes and 48 seconds,[3] the ballad was described to having "down tempo forlornness".[4] Scherzinger's vocals were described as powerful, with her exaggerated pronunciation adding to the dramatic delivery.[6] The song portrays the Pussycat Dolls as strong, independent women who don't depend on men for help.[7]

Remix

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"Hush Hush; Hush Hush"
Single by The Pussycat Dolls
from the album Doll Domination – The Mini Collection
ReleasedMay 12, 2009 (2009-05-12)
Length4:01
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Pussycat Dolls singles chronology
"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"
(2009) 		"Hush Hush; Hush Hush"
(2009) 		"React"
(2020)

Development and composition

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In March 2009, Scherzinger confirmed Doll Domination would be reissued, following stagnant sales of the album.[8] The reissues subtitled, 2.0 and The Mini Collection, includes some previously released singles and three new songs including "Hush Hush; Hush Hush", a remixed version of the original song "Hush Hush".[9] Dave Audé was added as producer, while Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris received co-writing credits for containing interpolations of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" (1978) and includes a quotation of the original string arrangement by David Blumberg. The string arrangement was carried out by Bruce Dukov, with Tommy Vicari handling strings recording. Additionally, the production team included Eric Eyland, Steve Genewick, Keith Gretlein, Ryan Shanahan, and Eric Weaver as assistant engineers. Gayle Levant contributed harp, and Peter Mokran was responsible for mixing.[3] The remix was first performed by Scherzinger on the group's Doll Domination Tour in the section where each member performs solo.[10] "Hush Hush; Hush Hush" keeps the original production of "Hush Hush" until the 1-minute mark.[11] Just before the first chorus, a crash cymbal introduces a transition into a house remix.[12]

Release and billing controversy

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Retailers had listed "Hush Hush; Hush Hush" for pre-order a week before its original April 28, 2009 digital release. The cover art listed Scherzinger as a featured artist,[13] just like their previous single, "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)".[14] Scherzinger's billing as a featured artist led to dissatisfaction with other members while publications reported that her exit from the group was imminent.[15] While opening for The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009) in Glendale, Arizona, member Melody Thornton addressed the crowd during their break saying, "[...] let me give a shout-out to my family. Thank you for supporting me, even if I'm not featured" referring to the billing of the singles, and encouraging the audience to follow their dreams and to "never let anyone stomp on them, ever."[16] Scherzinger later spoke about her billing as a featured artist during a radio interview: "It's no big deal, that doesn't take away from anybody else in the group. That's my role. I wrote 'Hush Hush' as well."[15] The label ultimately removed Scherzinger's featured status and delayed the digital release to May 12, 2009.[17][18]

Reception

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In a review for "Hush Hush; Hush Hush", David Balls of Digital Spy lamented for its lack of energetic R&B quality that made their previous singles successful. Balls went to imply that its sound was outdated and criticized the sample for failing to enhance the track. He awarded the song two out of five stars.[19] While reviewing the The Mini Collection, Nick Levine from the same publication found the remix to be absurd but did feel that the sample to be effective.[12] On the contrary, Nick Bond of MTV Australia suggested the remix is not compatible with the original ballad.[20] Maura Johnston from Idolator found the remix to be unoriginal and a desperate attempt to boost the group's appeal. Despite Johnston's critique, she went on to appreciate the track’s catchy elements.[6]

Music video

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Rich Lee directed the music video for "Hush Hush; Hush Hush".[18] It premiered on May 26, 2009.[21] The music video is set in a dollhouse, where each room has a different theme.[22] It opens with Scherzinger lounging in a bathtub, similar to a scene of Cindy Crawford in George Michael's video for "Freedom! '90" (1990).[23] Afterwards, she moves to a room full of stairs in different directions, where she is joined by Sutta, Roberts, Thornton, and Wyatt.[22] The video continues with two parties; in the first one,[22] the group is seen rollerskating while the second party is set by the pool and perform choreography.[23] Former Pussycat Dolls member Carmen Electra and blogger Perez Hilton cameo in the scene.[22] Hilton is wearing a t-shirt which reads, "Hush Hush featuring Perez."[22] Then, the video fades to black and opens with an upclose shot of Scherzinger who is in front of a disco mirror ball.[23] She is wearing a metallic mini dress.[24] Her look pays homage to Donna Summer and Diana Ross. Other scenes include a disco scene paying homage to the 1980s music,[23] and Roberts and Wyatt swinging on chandeliers.[21]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Doll Domination.[3]

Recording
  • Recorded at Quiz & Larossi Studios (Stockholm, Sweden), The Boiler Room (Santa Monica, California), and the Henson Studios in (Los Angeles, California).
Sample
Personnel
  • Greg DePante[b] – assistant engineer
  • Eric Eyland[a] – assistant engineer
  • Dave Audé[a] – production, programming
  • Bruce Dukov[a] – concertmaster
  • Greg DePante – assistant engineer
  • Mike "Angry" Eleopoulos – recording
  • Ron Fair – production, vocal production, vocal arrangement, strings arrangement and conduct, keyboards
  • Steve Genewick[a] – assistant engineer
  • Keith Gretlein – assistant engineer
  • Tal Herzberg – Pro Tools, recording
  • Jaycen Joshua[b] – mixing
  • Josef Larossi – songwriting, production, recording
  • Gayle Levant[a] – harp
  • Peter Mokran[a] – mixing
  • Johnathan Merritt – assistant engineer
  • Danny Ponce[b] – recording
  • Dave Pensado[b] – mixing
  • Andreas Romdhane – songwriting, production, instruments, programming, recording
  • Nicole Scherzinger – songwriting, vocal production, vocal arrangement
  • Ryan Shanahan[a] – assistant engineer
  • Tommy Vicari[a] – strings recording
  • Eric Weaver[a] – assistant engineer
  • Frank Wolf[b] – strings recording
  • Ina Wroldsen – songwriter
  • Andrew Wuepper[b] – assistant engineer

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Remix only
  2. ^ a b c d e f Original only

References

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  2. ^ https://730-no.translate.goog/gar-solo-med-norsk-hjelp/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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