| Turn Me On | |
| Cover: | Turnmeoncover.JPG |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Kevin Lyttle |
| Album: | Kevin Lyttle |
| Genre: | Soca |
| Length: |
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| Label: | Atlantic |
| Producer: | |
| Chronology: | Kevin Lyttle |
| Next Title: | Sexy Ways |
| Next Year: | 2003 |
"Turn Me On" is the debut single of Vincentian singer Kevin Lyttle. It was 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,[1] 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.
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 performed well on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number four on 14 August and staying in the chart for months. It was also successful worldwide, reaching 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, and 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.[2]
UK CD single[3]
UK 12-inch single[4]
A1. "Turn Me On" (UK mix) – 3:12
B1. "Turn Me On" (radio edit featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:21
B2. "Turn Me On" (original instrumental) – 3:21
European CD single[5]
Australian CD single[6]
US 7-inch single[7]
A. "Turn Me On" (album version) – 3:13
B. "Turn Me On" (remix featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:20
US 12-inch single[8]
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
| Chart (2003–2004) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)[9] | 12 | |
| Czech Republic (IFPI)[10] | 6 | |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[11] | 3 | |
| Greece (IFPI)[12] | 2 | |
| Romania (Romanian Top 100)[13] | 7 | |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 4 | |
| US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[15] | 22 | |
| US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 1 | |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[17] | 1 | |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 20 | |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 4 | |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] | 5 |
| Chart (2003) | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[21] | 96 | |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] | 43 | |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] | 34 | |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 14 | |
| UK Urban (Music Week)[25] | 26 |
| Chart (2004) | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[26] | 29 | |
| Australian Urban (ARIA)[27] | 8 | |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[28] | 29 | |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[29] | 54 | |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[30] | 44 | |
| France (SNEP)[31] | 58 | |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[32] | 19 | |
| Italy (FIMI)[33] | 8 | |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[34] | 60 | |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[35] | 12 | |
| US Billboard Hot 100[36] | 27 | |
| US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)[37] | 2 | |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard) | 25 | |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[38] | 85 | |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[39] | 24 | |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[40] | 20 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 13 October 2003 | Atlantic | [42] | |
| Australia | 9 February 2004 | CD | [43] | |
| United States | 26 April 2004 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [44] | |
| 3 May 2004 | Urban radio | [45] | ||
| 10 May 2004 | Contemporary hit radio | [46] |
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.[47]
The song was interpolated by American singer Chris Brown in his 2017 single "Questions".[48] [49] [50] [51]
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.[52]
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.[53]