The story of Kevin Lyttle is a classic "risking it all" tale. Before becoming a global soca icon, Lyttle lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where he worked as a customs officer and a radio disc jockey. Despite the lack of a major music industry on the island, he spent an entire month's salary—about EC$1,500—to write, co-produce, and record a song he hoped would at least be a local carnival hit. That song was "Turn Me On." From Customs Office to Global Charts
Originally recorded as a soca ballad in 2001, the track's journey to the top was anything but overnight:
The Struggle: Early on, Lyttle faced skepticism; people from his small country told him he couldn't succeed in R&B or pop because the competition was too fierce. The story of Kevin Lyttle is a classic "risking it all" tale
The Break: Encouraged by a local calypsonian named Abby Ja, Lyttle pushed forward. The song eventually found its way into UK clubs and was remixed with dancehall artist Spragga Benz.
Global Smash: By 2004, it peaked at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the Top 10 in over 15 countries. Still Active in 2025 Qobuz — Offers lossless and MP3 downloads, catalog
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