Hilda (album)

Hilda
Studio album by
Jessica Mauboy
Released18 October 2019 (2019-10-18)
Length46:52
LabelSony
Jessica Mauboy chronology
The Secret Daughter Season Two: Songs from the Original 7 Series
(2017) 		Hilda
(2019) 		Yours Forever
(2024)
Singles from Hilda
  1. "Sunday"
    Released: 12 April 2019[1][2]
  2. "Little Things"
    Released: 21 June 2019[3]
  3. "Selfish"
    Released: 18 October 2019[4][5][6]
  4. "Butterfly"
    Released: 14 August 2020[7]

Hilda is the fourth studio album by Australian singer Jessica Mauboy, released on 18 October 2019 by Sony Music Australia. For the first time, Mauboy co-wrote every track on the album.[8] The album is named after Mauboy's middle name.[9]

About the new album Mauboy said, "This record is a dedication to those women, to my grandmother and mother for being fierce and strong and how they have helped me to pursue this life and become a woman."[10]

The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards.[11][12]

The album was nominated for ARIA Award for Album of the Year at the ARIA Music Awards of 2020.[13]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
auspOp[14]

David from auspOp said "This album is an epic piece of storytelling that focuses on Jess's history and how it's shaped who she's become. While she has played a part in song writing across previous albums, she's never been quite so raw, honest and believable in her messages. This openness is what makes this album truly sing… They tug at your heartstrings and create such a strong connection, it's hard not to fall in love with each of them."[14]

Jeff Jenkins from Stack Magazine said "Hilda is a sassy collection that swings between urban, pop and ballads. And with such a potent voice, Mauboy is capable of making it all work. It's a mystery why she hasn't had more international success. "[15]

Singles

"Sunday" was released as the lead single from Hilda on 12 April 2019.[2] The official video was released on 30 April 2019.[16]

The second single "Little Things" was released on 21 June 2019 and has peaked at number 25 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[17]

The third single "Selfish" was released on 18 October 2019. The lyric video was uploaded a day before with the official music video released on 18 December 2019.[18]

"Butterfly" was sent to radio on 14 August 2020 as the album's fourth single.[7] An acoustic version was released digitally the same day.

Promotional singles

"Blessing" was released as the album's first promotional single in July 2019. "Just Like You" was released as the album's second promotional single on 2 August 2019. "Jealous" was released as the album's third and final promotional single in October 2019.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Blessing"
DNA3:09
2."Come Runnin'"
  • Mauboy
  • Egizii
  • Musumeci
  • Maize Olinger
DNA3:19
3."Selfish"
  • Mauboy
  • Egizii
  • Musumeci
  • Isabella Kearney-Nurse
DNA3:26
4."Jealous"
Schoorl3:28
5."Better"
  • Mauboy
  • Schoorl
  • Kearney-Nurse
Schoorl3:27
6."Little Things"
  • Mauboy
  • Egizii
  • Musumeci
  • Chiara Hunter
DNA3:09
7."Get Back Up"
  • Mauboy
  • Schoorl
  • PJ Harding
Schoorl3:37
8."Sunday"
3:05
9."Tough Love"
  • Mauboy
  • Egizii
  • Musumeci
  • Harding
DNA2:40
10."Who We're Meant to Be"
  • Mauboy
  • Egizii
  • Musumeci
DNA4:05
11."Butterfly"
  • Hartman
  • Crichton
3:32
12."Never Ever"
  • Mauboy
  • Schoorl
  • Harding
Schoorl3:26
13."Just like You"
Harris3:25
14."Wish You Well"
Apte3:05
Total length:46:52

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2019) Position
Australian Artist Albums (ARIA)[20] 25

See also

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 18 October 2019[21][22]
Sony Music Australia 19075976102

References

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  2. ^ a b "Sunday - single". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ "IF you pre-order right now you will INSTANTLY get to hear my new single #LittleThings which holds a special place in my heart". 21 June 2019. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2019 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ "Jessica Mauboy launches new album 'Hilda' with Sunrise Plaza concert". 7 News. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Win a Trip to the ARIAs thanks to Jess Mauboy". Star1019. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Jessica Mauboy's single 'Selfish' from her brand new album 'Hilda' is out now!". YouTube. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Singles to Radio 14 August 2020". The Music Network. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Jessica Mauboy Hilda". In Style Mag. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Jessica Mauboy reveals Hilda". auspOp. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Jessica Mauboy's 'Hilda' is her First Album in Six Years". noise11. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  11. ^ "Announcement: National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists Unveiled". noise11. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  12. ^ "2020 Finalists". NIMA. July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  13. ^ "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  14. ^ a b "David Reviews Jessica Mauboys Hilda". auspOp. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  15. ^ Jenkins, Jeff (22 October 2019). "Jessica Mauboy, 'Hilda' review". JBHiFi. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  16. ^ "Jessica Mauboy - Sunday (Official Video)". YouTube. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  17. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #533". auspOp. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  18. ^ Jessica Mauboy – Selfish. Vevo on YouTube. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  19. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Jessica Mauboy – Hilda". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  20. ^ "Australian Artist (ARIA) End of Year Albums Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  21. ^ "Hilda by Jessica Mauboy". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  22. ^ "Hilda by Jessica Mauboy – CD". Sanity. Retrieved 7 July 2019.