"Turn Me On" is a song by Vincentian singer Kevin Lyttle. It was released as his debut single and as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. The song was originally a soca ballad released in 2002 on the VP Records sublabel Waist Line Muzik, remade into a dance hit for the US release. Featuring Spragga Benz in the radio remix, "Turn Me On" became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in Denmark and peaking within the top 10 in 16 other countries.
Song information The song interpolates "All My Love", a song by R&B group 112 from their album Room 112. The remix features additional lyrics performed by dancehall artist Spragga Benz.
Various remixes of the song exist. Some radio stations played the pop mix with added drums or a 'Bubbling/Part II' remix by DJ Lipe (Santiago, Chile), featuring additional female vocals. There have also been several reggaeton remixes of the song including one featuring Ivy Queen. A 'Mad Hatters Ball' remix featuring Alison Hinds was also released. In 2008, the song was re-recorded with Hinds for Lyttle's second album, Fyah.
The song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number four on 14 August, staying on the chart for months. It reached number two in the United Kingdom for two weeks (being the best selling non-new entry song twice), number one in Denmark, and number three in Australia. It remains Lyttle's biggest hit to date.
The song was included on Billboards "12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century" at number one.
Track listingsUK CD single "Turn Me On" (UK mix) – 3:12 "Turn Me On" (radio edit featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:21 "Turn Me On" (original mix) – 3:21 "Turn Me On" (video featuring Spragga Benz)UK 12-inch singleA1. "Turn Me On" (UK mix) – 3:12 B1. "Turn Me On" (radio edit featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:21 B2. "Turn Me On" (original instrumental) – 3:21European CD single "Turn Me On" (radio mix) "Turn Me On" (featuring Spragga Benz)Australian CD single "Turn Me On" (UK mix) – 3:12 "Turn Me On" (radio edit featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:21 "Turn Me On" (original mix) – 3:21US 7-inch singleA. "Turn Me On" (album version) – 3:13 B. "Turn Me On" (remix featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:20US 12-inch single' A1. "Turn Me On" (album version) – 3:13 A2. "Turn Me On" (club mix) – 3:58 A3. "Turn Me On" (album instrumental) – 3:13 B1. "Turn Me On" (remix featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:20 B2. "Turn Me On" (remix instrumental) – 3:20
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2003–2004)PeakpositionCanada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)12Czech Republic (IFPI)6Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)3Greece (IFPI)2Romania (Romanian Top 100)7US Billboard Hot 1004US Dance Club Play (Billboard)22US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)1US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)1US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)20US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)4US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)5
Year-end charts Chart (2003)PositionIreland (IRMA)96Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)43Netherlands (Single Top 100)34UK Singles (OCC)14UK Urban (Music Week)26 Chart (2004)PositionAustralia (ARIA)29Australian Urban (ARIA)8Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)29Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)54Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)44France (SNEP)58Germany (Media Control GfK)19Italy (FIMI)8Sweden (Hitlistan)60Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)12US Billboard Hot 10027US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)2US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)25US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)85US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)24US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)20 Chart (2005)PositionUS Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)10
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom13 October 2003AtlanticAustralia9 February 2004CDUnited States26 April 2004Rhythmic contemporary radio3 May 2004Urban radio10 May 2004Contemporary hit radio
Other versions In 2016, the song was covered by American DJ trio Cheat Codes and Dutch DJ Dante Klein, titled "Let Me Hold You (Turn Me On)", released on Spinnin' Records.
The song was interpolated by American singer Chris Brown in his 2017 single "Questions".
In January 2017, a revamped Latin version was released by Colombian singer AstrA under the title "Turn Me On Fuego" featuring Kevin Lyttle himself and Costi on the Cortes Entertainment label. The recording is a bilingual version in English and Spanish.
In 2023, Australian electronic musician Luude and English rapper Bru-C released their version titled "TMO (Turn Me On)" which peaked at No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart.
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