Hush (LL Cool J song) explained

Hush
Cover:	Hush LL.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	LL Cool J featuring 7 Aurelius
Album:	The DEFinition
B-Side:	Rub My Back
Length:	3:35
Label:	Def Jam
Producer:	7 Aurelius
Chronology:	LL Cool J
Prev Title:	Headsprung
Prev Year:	2004
Next Title:	It's LL and Santana
Next Year:	2006

"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.

Track listings

US 12-inch single^[1]

A1. "Hush" (radio)

A2. "Hush" (instrumental)

A3. "Hush" (a cappella)

B1. "Rub My Back" (radio)

B2. "Rub My Back" (instrumental)

B3. "Rub My Back" (a cappella)

UK CD1 and European CD single^[2]

1. "Hush" (radio edit) – 3:35
2. "The Truth" – 3:42

UK CD2^[3]

1. "Hush" (radio edit) – 3:35
2. "Luv U Better" – 4:49
3. "Hey Lover" – 4:48
4. "Hush" (video)

UK 12-inch single^[4]

A1. "Hush" (radio edit) – 3:35

A2. "The Truth" – 3:42

B1. "Luv U Better" – 4:48

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004–2005)	Peak position
Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)^[5]	25
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[6]	10
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Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[7]	52
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Year-end charts

Chart (2004)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)^[8]	88
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[9]	81
Chart (2005)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)^[10]	83

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	September 7, 2004		Def Jam	^[11]
	October 4, 2004	Contemporary hit radio		^[12]
United Kingdom	February 14, 2005			^[13]

Notes and References

1. Hush. LL Cool J. 2004. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Def Jam Recordings. B0003438-11.
2. Hush. LL Cool J. 2005. UK CD1 & European CD single liner notes. Def Jam Recordings. 2103774.
3. Hush. LL Cool J. 2005. UK CD2 liner notes. Def Jam Recordings. 2103773.
4. Hush. LL Cool J. 2005. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Def Jam Recordings. 2103776.
5. R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30. Radio & Records. 1584. 27. December 3, 2004. October 15, 2020.
6. Hits of the World – Eurocharts. Billboard. 117. 10. 53. March 5, 2005. April 4, 2020.
7. Web site: Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 5, saptamina 7.02 – 13.02, 2005. Romanian Top 100. ro. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050223021455/http://www.rt100.ro/editie-top-100_x10154.html. February 23, 2005. May 19, 2020.
8. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2004. Billboard. subscription. March 17, 2021.
9. 2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 12. 51. 29. December 17, 2004.
10. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2005. Official Charts Company. December 30, 2019.
11. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1571. 19. September 3, 2004. June 18, 2021.
12. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1575. 20. October 1, 2004. June 18, 2021.
13. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 31. February 12, 2005.