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3.8 ( 36 total votes )
Usher - Hush ft. Barack Obama
Artist: Usher
Producer: Vidal & Dre
Album: New Look Foundation Promo Single
Label: RCA
Earlier this week, Usher debuted a brand new song on iTunes. Interestingly enough, however, the single wasn’t lifted off his current album, Here I Stand. Hush, a recording that continues the singer’s national call-to-service for young people, stresses that people stop their complaining and start to take action. Featuring the motivational words of Presidential hopeful Barack Obama, who asked Usher to serve as National Co-Chair for his voter registration campaign earlier this year, Hush’s proceeds will go directly toward the singer’s nonprofit organization, the New Look Foundation. From lending services to those in need to donating time and money to the poverty-stricken, the work of this 5-time Grammy award winner truly speaks for itself. Hush can be purchased here.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on October 27, 2008
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Great speech by Obama. The beat is laid back and smooth. Usher's voice is pretty smooth. This is kinda dull and its lacking something. Deep message though. In rotation
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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good message. i love usher im glad he did something about obama
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Alright. Nothing special.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Great Speech. Agree with E-dub.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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i lyk tha sex-c songz that usher singz dunno if i n-joy him sing-n bout thiz evn tho thiz iz a good message....kinda boring but kinda good. k yeah, i lyk it....luv hiz voice...beat could be betta...but i also dont lyk how obama iz be-n featured by hiz speechez or talked about in songz....not real-e tha topic i lyk lis-n-n 2. but still, in rotation.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Well, I'm kind of disappointed in you WOW :) that you don't want to be in tune with what's going on in the world and don't like listening to the inspirational words of Barack Obama. Would you say that same thing to a track sampling some words of wisdom of Martin Luther King or Maya Angelou? This is BY NO MEANS an attack on you. I really want you to respond to me and the rest of the booth about why you dislike hearing messages and things like this. On to the song...I feel it's a great composition. I commend our urban music community for continuing to make songs to support the presidential election and change in the world. I'd rather here Usher singing about something meaningful like this than "Love In This Club", and that's seriously real talk.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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good message...barack is great.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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If you can't handle the truth, please don't rate this song.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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itz not that i dont like hear-n what he has to say becuase i do respect him and all...itz about how much that im hear-n about it- i hear about him in almost everything....thatz it- itz jus get-n kinda annoy-n.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Truthfully, that explanation wasn't good enough for me...but I'll take a backseat on this one THIS TIME and not push the envelope. Thanks for the response.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Incredible speech and great message. WOW it sucks that you don't like listening to songs that address the most important issues about what is going on in the world right now. And michaelhannah is right. You don't want to listen to what he has to say because you're getting tired if it? lol! and doesn't it take you longer to insert all those extra hyphens and z's and shit instead of just writing the word..i mean i don't mind shortening words but the way u do it makes my head hurt when I read your posts
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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I'm enlightened and thrilled to see so many ppl take a stand on this.....I can not hear enuff about it and its sumthin about Obama that gives me chills wen he speaks. It feels good to c so many from all walks of lifes and all different backgrounds and ethnicities comin 2gether 2 unite and stand as 1 this is truly a blessing in disguise and win or lose Obama has already changed a Nation God Bless you all!!
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Ok everyone don't jump on WOW just because she doesnt want to be involved in the issues that our world is facing, its ok, but i get where shes coming from to, it is EVERYWHERE, but it had to be for people to get how important it is.. This song is ok, the beat is lacking something that i cant point out as well.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
It is definetly everywhere, did anyone watch the BET Awards last night? There had to have been over 50 Obama shout out's. I gotta admit at one point I was thinking 'damn, really?' In no way I am complaining, I think it's great our youth recognizes a change. But I can see where Wow is coming from, someone who probably isn't old enough to vote yet. No need to get in someones grill for their views, right or wrong.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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This song's the shit. No need to say more.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Nope!!! I hope Obama doesn't get in! Any celebrity out there, please keep your mouth shut on who you support. I will never listen to Usher again!!!
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Yeah, you guys are right. I did not care too much about big issues before I was able to vote and can say I was a young teenager at once that didn't care.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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guud very guud
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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i think he needs to be on the miss inderpendent remix (sh got her own) he has a great voice!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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Real Talk Obama '08!
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2008 |
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I think this is a great year for America, honestly. The problems are bringing the people together to push towards the future. That's real. Personally like John Legend's song better, but I'm just happy everyone's joining in. Now if only some Canadians would talk about our own election instead of your's! Lmao.
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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Note: We NEED to get "Last of a Dying Breed" (Luda/Wayne) in Monday. Oh, and my comp's fixed (finally, and for good), so I'm back!
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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Very postiive message. Mixdown was done nicely. Nice work.
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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It's a really toching song but I couldn't understand all the lyrics so I won't rate
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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In rotation.. its iight. And i agree with MuzzieBoi. Heard Luda's first verse at the BET hip hop awards. Tore that sh*t upp
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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Muzzie- we won't be featuring "Last of a Dying Breed" as it was leaked and the label has asked everyone to sit on it. Trust us, HOWEVER, when we say the new album is FLAME!
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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stefanwatson, it's a free country. This is what America is all about...being able to speak your voice. Your attitude is very anti-American for not supporting people to be able to speak their mind with no fear of oppression.
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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u cant be serious? tell me where in the world have u seen a president as a superstar....barack the new lil wayne...soon he's gonna be on evry track. He's everywhere that's what change is. Obama 08
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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@Z: Yea, I just read an article about Luda's response, and I have no doubts in your statement about the album.
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2008 |
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this is kinda boring...but im all 4 Obama!
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2008 |
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i like john legends song "if youre out there" alot better i deff like how usher and legend and kidz in the hall express about what obamas about that hes not just a black president hes got viewzz
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2008 |
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Stefan watson get a life. This song is cool. Nice message, not something I'll be listening to too often, but I can see this getting play in this era. Nice track.
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2008 |
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eey...
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2008 |
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lol @ djdjohn. but it actaul-e takez me less time to do it that way cuz i jus am used 2 writing lyk that n everything on tha computer....x-cept 4 some thingz....but yeah, sorry i make ur heard hurt:P
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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love this song. it gives me the chills. anyone with a sense of pride in this country and is concerned about the way it is bein ran can respect what is goin on with everyone backing Barack. To sit here and say you are tired of hearing about it jus shows ignorance towards one of the most important elections in the history of our great country. If youre too young to vote then dont comment on this shiit bc to people that are out here working their ass off to eat, this is a big deal. @stefanwatson- REALLY? please show some more ignorance on this subject. its called campaigning and the best way to get to the youth is through entertainment these days so why the hell not use it to their advantage? Doesnt matter if youre a fan of Barack or not it is great to see people standin up together at one of the most critical times in the history of the U.S.A.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Definitely feeling this!!!
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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I hate obama i think he not going to be that great of a president. That just my opinion.
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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Hate is a strong word though . You hate him? More than anything else you could possibly hate?
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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I am so disgussted with everyone thinking he is the Messiah!!! He isn't. I think he is a good guy, but he ain't ready!! Celebrities think he is the greatest. I don't care if they want to speak their mind on an issue but not politics!! If you think this way, please!!!! C'mon!!
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2008 |
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obamas speech goes great with the beat, usher talks about real issues which is what we need to hear more of, political views aside this song is good...factoring in political views this song gets 5 out of 5
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2008 |
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we won!!!!..OBAMA!!!
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2008 |
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1 word obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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hommie said it right there!
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2008 |
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Finally the change that america needs is here!!! Rejoice
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2008 |
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TRUE TO THE WORD
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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common; dis was aspeech of a president do not joke with it little spoilt brat.ASS HOLE
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 3 |
sick song good work obama
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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honest speech, truthfully lyrics & amazing beat. I Luv it ...
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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lol, I love how the song "features" Barack Obama.
If this charted on the R&B chart or something, it'd be pretty funny to see Barack Obama having an entry on a US music chart.... |
| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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GREATNESS BABY! NOTHING LESS!
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2010 |
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