"Tempted to Touch" is a song by Barbadian soca musician Rupee. The song was first released in 2002 on the VP Records sublabel Waist Line Muzik, backed with the song's riddim, "The Grippa Riddim". It also appeared on the compilation album Soca Gold 2003 before getting a slightly different sound for its 2004 single release. Upon its release, the song reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number five on the Romanian Top 100.
A reggaeton remix of the song features Daddy Yankee. The song was included on Billboard's "12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century" at number five.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2004–2005)PeakpositionRomania (Romanian Top 100)5US Billboard Hot 10039US Dance Club Play (Billboard)42US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)4US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)1US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)26US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)27
Year-end charts Chart (2005)PositionRomania (Romanian Top 100)11US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)39US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)3
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United States9 August 2004United Kingdom11 October 2004Australia14 February 2005CD
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