"Hurry Up" is a song by Australian singer

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from her debut studio album, ''

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'' (2007). The song was released as the second single from the album. A music video was released for the song. The song was written and produced by both

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and

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and was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia. The song received an official remix for its UK release featuring the rapper

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Background and composition

Che'Nelle recorded various demos which were uploaded online via the social networking website

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and these were shared across music forums. The artist's work came to the attention of record producers and she was flown to the US, signed and began work on her debut album. Che'Nelle's debut album titled ''

'' was first released on 20 August 2007. "Hurry Up" was released as the second single from the album. "Hurry Up" was written by

and

. It was also produced by the duo and then recorded by Vernon J Mungo at Silent Studios based in

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. It received additional mixing from Phil Tan at Soapbox Studios also in Atlanta. In Japan a promotional CD was released with official artwork. In Europe another promotional CD was issued with different cover art and featured a main edit and instrumental of the song. In the UK it was released to radio as an official remix version featuring the rapper

. It was released via the

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subsidiary label

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. The song was also issued to Russian radio stations on 10 March 2008, via Gala Records. A music video for "Hurry Up" premiered on

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on 17 December 2007.

Critical reception

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'' said "Hurry Up" had the potential to be a "summer hit". She likened the "near-identical" sound to the other album tracks "Club Jumpin'" and "Teach Me How to Dance" and "Hurry Up" and believed it made them all sound repetitive. The UK remix of the song was featured on British DJ

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"MistaJam Recommends" playlist. N. Lochy from DJ Booth described it as a "dance record, with noticeably fused elements of Hip-Hop and Reggae". They compared the sound of "Hurry Up" to the US singer Fergie. Lochy added that the song is attention grabbing and praised Garrett for producing a "busy beat perfect for holding the interest" of listeners. A reviewer from Finland's ''Stara'' gave the song a one out of five rating. They were not impressed with the song's production and opined that there was crackling background noise in the song that distracts the listener. They said the song was so bad they needed to wear ear plugs.

Track listing

*Digital download EP # "Hurry Up" (Extended Version) – 3:49 # "Hurry Up" (DJ Q Remix) – 5:13 # "Hurry Up" – 3:07 # "I Fell In Love With the DJ" – 4:49 # "I Fell In Love With the DJ" (T2 Remix) – 3:51 # "I Fell In Love With the DJ" (T2 Dub) – 3:50

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Things Happen for a Reason''. * Cheryline Lim - vocals *

- writer, producer *

- writer, producer *Vernon J Mungo - recording *Phil Tan - mixing

Release history

References

External links

"Hurry Up" music video
on

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