Turn Around (Conor Maynard song) explained

Turn Around
Cover:	TurnAroundConorMaynard.png
Type:	single
Artist:	Conor Maynard featuring Ne-Yo
Album:	Contrast
Released:	11 October 2012
Recorded:	2012
Length:	3:52
Label:	Parlophone
Chronology:	Conor Maynard
Prev Title:	Vegas Girl
Prev Year:	2012
Next Title:	Animal
Next Year:	2013

"Turn Around" is a song by British singer Conor Maynard from his debut studio album, Contrast. The song features vocals from American singer Ne-Yo. It was released as the album's third single as a digital download on 11 October 2012. The song was produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, who also co-wrote it with Ne-Yo. This is another collaboration between StarGate and Benny Blanco, following such songs as Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard, Play Hard" and Rihanna's "Diamonds".

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Turn Around" was first released onto YouTube on 9 September 2012 at a total length of four minutes and three seconds and Britt Nilsson appear in the clip. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and was directed by Colin Tilley.

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

"Turn around, open your eyes/ Look at me now/ Turn around, girl I've got you/ We won't fall down," he promises his (hopefully more appreciative) new beau over a mix of euphoric Italo piano riffs and pacing house beats, all worthy of the air-grabbing displayed in the accompanying music video. With mentor and pal Ne-Yo joining him on the track and another pop hit to add to his blossoming collection, we're sure being ditched over the internet will safely remain in Conor's past. .^[1]

Credits and personnel

• Lead vocals – Conor Maynard, NeYo
• Producers – Stargate, Benny Blanco, Plan J
• Lyrics – Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Benjamin Levin, Shaffer Smith
• Label: Parlophone

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2012–13)	Peak position
Japan (Billboard Japan Hot 100)^[2]	17
Spain (Spanish Airplay Chart)^[3]	18

Year-end charts

Chart (2012)	Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[4]	95
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[5]	99
Chart (2013)	Position
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)^[6]	23
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[7]	147

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	11 October 2012	Digital download	Parlophone
United States	30 October 2012	Top 40 radio^[8]	Capitol Records

Notes and References

1. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a409362/conor-maynard-ft-ne-yo-turn-around-single-review.html Conor Maynard ft. Ne-Yo: 'Turn Around' – Single review
2. Web site: Japan Billboard Hot 100 . Billboard Japan . Japanese . October 10, 2012 . October 10, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121003204309/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=hot100 . live . October 3, 2012.
3. Web site: Spanish Airplay . PROMUSICAE . Spanish.
4. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2012. Dutch Top 40. 30 April 2020.
5. Web site: Top 100 Singles of 2012 . . 31 December 2012 . 5 January 2013.
6. Web site: MAHASZ Rádiós TOP 100 – radios 2013 . Hungarian . MAHASZ . January 22, 2014.
7. Web site: Jaarlijsten 2013. nl. Dutch Top 40. May 11, 2022.
8. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates.