Don't Mess with the Radio

Nivea

About 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 debut single. 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. 


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One, don't mess with the radio
Two, don't tell me which way to go
Three, just leave it up to me cause
Four, you ridin' with a pro
Five, you gotta leave it all behind
Six, we bout to get up in the mix now
Seven, everyday is a blessing
Eight, don't make no mistake about one

I'm just riding out trying to figure out
What's up, this feeling can't be controlled
Trying not to look so fly and it's 3:25 but I'm ready to roll
Cause I've been waiting all week just to find
A party just to get out and jam
My destination's unclear 
Cause I know the party's wherever I am

One, don't mess with the radio
Two, don't tell me which way to go
Three, just leave it up to me cause
Four, you ridin' with a pro
Five, you gotta leave it all behind
Six, we bout to get up in the mix now
Seven, everyday is a blessing
Eight, don't make no mistake about one

Now that the hour is nine, time to check for this dime
Breakin' hearts at the door
No time for standing in line
The beat is playin' in my spine and I can't take it no more
Throw your hands up, let's cut this rug up
And party like it ain't no thang
We can do it all night til the daylight
No, it ain't no shame in my game, yeah

One, don't mess with the radio
Two, don't tell me which way to go
Three, just leave it up to me cause
Four, you ridin' with a pro
Five, you gotta leave it all behind
Six, we bout to get up in the mix now
Seven, everyday is a blessing
Eight, don't make no mistake about one

(One) Don't mess with the radio
(Two) Don't tell me which way to go
(Three) Just leave it up to me cause four
You ridin' with a pro
Five, you gotta leave it all behind
(Six) We bout to get up in the mix now, seven
Eight, we bout to get up in the mix now

One, don't mess with the radio
Two, don't tell me which way to go
Three, just leave it up to me cause
Four, you ridin' with a pro
Five, you gotta leave it all behind
Six, we bout to get up in the mix now
Seven, everyday is a blessing
Eight, don't make no mistake about one

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Nivea

Nivea B. Nash (née Hamilton, born March 24, 1982) who performs under the mononym Nivea, is an American recording artist whose recordings reached the Billboard charts during the early 2000s. Nivea is known most for her singles "Don't Mess With My Man" and "Laundromat". more »

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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY, PATRICK LEROY BROWN, RAYMON AMEER MURRAY, RICO R. WADE, SEDRIC M. BARNETT, BRIAN LAURENCE BENNETT, MARQUEZE M. ETHRIDGE, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, JAMAHR WILLIAMS

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15 facts about this song

Release Time
"Don't Mess With the Radio" by Nivea was released in 2001.
Album Details
This song is part of the debut album by the artist, which is self-titled "Nivea."
Chart Performance
The song did not chart extraordinarily high but it did well enough to establish Nivea's presence in the music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Mess with the Radio" has a well-choreographed dance sequence featuring Nivea and her dancers.
Genre
The song falls under the R&B, pop genre. It encapsulates Nivea's early style which is a blend of soulful vocals on contemporary beats.
Producer
The Song was produced by Colin Wolfe and Manny Maroquin.
Song Meaning
The song talks about maintaining your personal space and not letting anyone interfere in your happiness, symbolized by the radio being a source of joy that others should not mess with.
Popularity
Despite not breaking significant ground on the charts, "Don't Mess With the Radio" was considerably popular as a club song.
Artist's Debut
This song was one of Nivea's earliest releases, helping to launch her career in the music industry.
Song Impact
Nivea's "Don't Mess With the Radio" set the stage for her subsequent success, including hits like "Don't Mess With My Man" and "Okay."
Audience Reception
The audience had a mixed reception for the song, with some appreciating its catchy beats and vibrant energy, while critics saw it as an average entry in the R&B genre.
Supporting Artists
The song features background vocals by R&B group, Jagged Edge.
Contribution to the Album
"Don't Mess With the Radio" importantly set a positive and energetic tone for the rest of Nivea's self-titled album.
Cultural Significance
The song reflected the emerging trend of female empowerment in the music industry, with the lead character standing her ground and asserting her control.
Unique Style
Nivea's unique style exhibits a blend of traditional rhythm-and-blues with a contemporary pop sound, which is evident in "Don't Mess With the Radio".

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