"Hypnotized" is a 2022 song by English singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Scottish musician Wuh Oh.
| "Hypnotized" | ||||
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| Single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wuh Oh | ||||
| Released | July 6, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:03 | |||
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| Composer(s) | Wuh Oh | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Sophie Ellis-Bextor | |||
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| Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wuh Oh singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Hypnotized" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
The song was written by Wuh Oh and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and produced by Wuh Oh and Sega Bodega. It was first performed live by Ellis-Bextor on her Kitchen Disco Tour in March 2022. In May, a snippet of the song was previewed by Bodega on his social media.[1]
A live version of the song, which includes an extra verse, was included on the concert album Kitchen Disco – Live at the London Palladium.
"Hypnotized" was described as an "avant-pop", "disco pop",[2] "icy club banger".[3]
Ellis-Bextor performed the song on the Yarra River for the Australian breakfast TV show Sunrise.[4]
Music video edit
The music video was directed by Ellis-Bextor's longtime collaborator Sophie Muller and filmed at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom.[5] The cinematographer was Robbie Ryan.[6] The video pictures Ellis-Bextor clad in a tight black latex dress designed by Atsuko Kudo[7] in a Dita Von Teese-inspired styling. She performs sharp dance routines in front of a group of dancers in an abandoned theatre, leading them in a hypnotic cult-like manner.[3] It also features Wuh Oh playing music at the DJ deck.[6] The clip premiered on 26 July 2022.
Track listings edit
- "Hypnotized" – 3:03
- "Hypnotized" (Sega Bodega Version) – 2:41
- "Hypnotized" (PS1 Remix) – 3:00
- "Hypnotized" (PS1 Remix - Extended Version) – 3:55
- "Hypnotized" – 3:03
- "Hypnotized" (Sega Bodega Version) – 2:41
- "Hypnotized" (Extended Version) – 3:32
- Streaming (Live)[14]
- "Hypnotized" (Live) – 3:10
- "Like a Prayer" (Live) – 5:07
Charts edit
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[15] | 37 |
References edit
- ^ Yeung, Vivian (18 May 2022). "Sega Bodega teases new Sophie Ellis-Bextor track Hypnotized". Crack Magazine. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ Rogers, Mandy. "Watch "Hypnotized" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor x Wuh Oh". EQ Music Blog. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wuh Oh Drop Sophie Muller Directed Video For Electronic Pop Banger 'Hypnotized'". Culture Fix. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs 'Hypnotized' live on Australia's Yarra River | Sunrise". YouTube. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Stickler, Jon (26 July 2022). "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Shares Video For Wuh Oh Collaboration Hypnotized". Stereoboard. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ a b Ulitski, Rob (29 July 2022). "Sophie Ellis-Bextor x Wuh Oh 'Hypnotized' by Sophie Muller | Videos". Promonews. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Sophie Ellis-Bextor | Amanda Wakeley Style DNA". YouTube. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized by Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Wuh Oh on Amazon Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized - Single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wuh Oh". Spotify. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized (Sega Bodega Version) by Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Wuh Oh on Amazon Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized (Sega Bodega Version) - Single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wuh Oh". Spotify. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized (Remixes) by Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Wuh Oh on Amazon Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized (Remixes) - EP by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wuh Oh". Spotify. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Hypnotized / Like A Prayer (Live at The London Palladium) - Single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor". Spotify. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 March 2023.