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.

"Don't Mess with the Radio"
Single by Nivea
from the album Nivea
Released	May 22, 2001 (2001-05-22)
Genre	R&B dance-pop
Length	3:58
Label	Jive Arista
Songwriter(s)	Cedric Barnett Marqueze Etheridge Ray Murray Rico Wade Jamahr Williams Patrick Brown Brandon Bennett
Producer(s)	Organized Noize Swift C
Nivea singles chronology
"Danger (Been So Long)" (2000) "Don't Mess with the Radio" (2001) "Run Away (I Wanna Be with U)" (2001)
Music video
"Don't Mess With The Radio" on YouTube

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 listing

Australian CD single[1]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Mess with the Radio" (Album Version)	3:57
2.	"Don't Mess with the Radio" (Terry's Radio House Mix)	3:19
3.	"Don't Mess with the Radio" (Terry's Don't Mess With the House Mix)	7:10
4.	"Don't Mess with the Radio" (Afro Hijackers Radio Edit)	3:30

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[2] 14 Germany (Official German Charts)[3] 43 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] 83 Netherlands (Tipparade)[5] 9 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[6] with "Run Away (I Wanna Be with U)" 99 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 60 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[8] with "Run Away (I Wanna Be with U)" 48 UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[9] with "Run Away (I Wanna Be with U)" 9 UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[10] with "Run Away (I Wanna Be with U)" 7 US Billboard Hot 100[11] 90 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 85 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 25

Year-end charts Chart (2001) Position Australia (ARIA)[14] 93

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[15]	Gold	35,000^^
^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Nivea - Don't Mess With the Radio". Oneil.com.au. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
2. "Australian-charts.com – Nivea – Don't Mess with the Radio". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
3. "Offiziellecharts.de – Nivea – Don't Mess with the Radio". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
4. "Dutchcharts.nl – Nivea – Don't Mess with the Radio" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
5. "week 43 (27 oktober 2001)" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
7. "Swedishcharts.com – Nivea – Don't Mess with the Radio". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
9. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
10. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
11. "Nivea Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
12. "Nivea Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
13. "Nivea Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
14. "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2001". Aria.com.au. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
15. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 24, 2018.