Don't Mess with the Radio

"Don't Mess with the Radio" is a song by American singer Nivea from her debut self-titled studio album (2001). It was written by Cedric Barnett, Marqueze Etheridge, Jamahr Williams, Brandon Bennett and Organized Noize members Ray Murray, Rico Wade, and Sleepy Brown, while production was helmed by Organized Noize and Swift C. It was selected as Nivea's solo debut single.

The song was released on June 12, 2001. While not a major hit in the United States or most other countries, it was a top-twenty success in Australia, reaching number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In April 2002, the song was released in the United Kingdom as a double A-side with "Run Away (I Wanna Be with U)", peaking at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listings

Notes denotes additional producer

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002)PeakpositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)9

Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionAustralia (ARIA)93

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJune 12, 2001Urban radioJiveJune 26, 2001Rhythmic contemporary radioAustraliaSeptember 3, 2001CDUnited StatesSeptember 4, 2001Contemporary hit radioUnited KingdomApril 22, 2002

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