Hooked (Why Don't We song)

"Hooked" is a song performed by American boy band Why Don't We. The song was released as a digital download on June 7, 2018 by Signature and Atlantic Records, as the lead single from their debut studio album 8 Letters.[1] The song peaked at number twenty-two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[2]

"Hooked"
Single by Why Don't We
from the album 8 Letters
Released	June 7, 2018
Recorded	2018
Genre	Electropop
Length	3:24
Label	Signature Atlantic Records
Songwriter(s)	Jacob Manson Phil Plested
Producer(s)	Jacob Manson
Why Don't We singles chronology
"Trust Fund Baby" (2018) "Hooked" (2018) "Talk" (2018)

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Hooked" was first released onto YouTube on June 7, 2018. The video was directed by Éli Sokhn.[3] The video depicts the band members in various fantastical dating scenarios (including special agents, video game characters, and giant octopi).[4]

Track listing

Digital download[1]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hooked"	3:24

Digital download[5]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hooked" (Borgeous Remix)	3:13

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

• Jacob Manson – Producer, background vocals, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, programmer, writer
• Paul Sumpter – Acoustic Guitar
• Phil Plested – Background vocals, writer
• Robin Florent – Engineer
• Scott Desmarais – Engineer
• Chris Galland – Mixing Engineer
• Manny Marroquin – Mixing Engineer
• Louis Bell – Vocal Production
• Corbyn Besson – Vocals
• Daniel Seavey – Vocals
• Jack Avery – Vocals
• Jonah Marais – Vocals
• Zach Herron – Vocals

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[7]	8
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[2]	22

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8]	Gold	40,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United States	June 7, 2018[1]	Digital download streaming	Signature Atlantic Records

References

1. "Hooked - Single by Why Don't We". Apple Music. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
2. "Why Dont We Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
3. "Hooked - Why Don't We [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
4. "Why Don't We Unveil Adventure-Filled Video For 'Hooked'". iHeartRadio. June 7, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
5. "Hooked (Borgeous Remix) - Single by Why Don't We". Apple Music. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
6. "Credits / Hooked / Why Don't We – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
7. "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
8. "Canadian single certifications – Why Don't We – Hooked". Music Canada. Retrieved December 16, 2020.