Give It Up, Turn It Loose

"Give It Up, Turn It Loose" was the fourth single from American R&B/pop vocal group En Vogue's second album, Funky Divas. The song's title is a reference to the 1969 James Brown song "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose". Released on November 12, 1992, the single reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1994, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[3] This song features Maxine Jones on lead entirely.

For the James Brown song, see Give It Up or Turnit a Loose.

"Give It Up, Turn It Loose"
Single by En Vogue
from the album Funky Divas
B-side"Free Your Mind" (Theo's Rec & Wreck Remix)
ReleasedNovember 19, 1992 (US)[1]
RecordedNovember 1991–January 1992[2]
Genre
Length5:13
LabelEastWest
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Denzil Foster
  • Thomas McElroy
En Vogue singles chronology
"Free Your Mind"
(1992)		 "Give It Up, Turn It Loose"
(1992)		 "Love Don't Love You"
(1993)

Critical reception

In his review of Funky Divas, AllMusic editor Jose F. Promis described it as a "doo wop good-feelin'"-song.[4] Daryl Easlea for BBC noted its "smooth old-school groove".[5] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the group vocally "glides with ease over a languid, retro-soul shuffle beat. Jazzy flutes and restrained funk guitars add texture that will warm the hearts of pop and urban folks alike."[6] Randy Clark from Cashbox stated, "Although they use the same basic sound and style, these Funky Divas have opted for a more smooth and kicked back approach on this track, compared to their current spirited hit single, with an over-all vibe that's slightly reminiscent of Cheryl Lynn's 'Got to Be Real'."[7] John Martinucci from Gavin Report said that "Maxine and the girls are giving some sisterly advice for those who are stuck in dead end relationships." He called it a "down-tempo track".[8]

Music & Media commented, "In which direction will the catwalk lead this time? To soul music a la the Pointer Sisters, or four Mariah Careys."[9] Pop Rescue called it "such a funky track".[10] Mark Sutherland from Smash Hits gave the song 4 out of 5, adding, "Not quite as snazzy as their last two hits, but still rather fabulous. The four Voguestresses strut about funkily and inform us that "love knocks you on your behind" in such a poignant fashion that you can only nod sagely and mutter 'how true'."[11] Cheo H. Coker from Stanford Daily noted that it is "perhaps the most enjoyable on the album; the jam is the catchiest thing since its Debarge predecessor, "I Like It", from which it takes its inspiration."[12]

Track listings

Charts

References
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  3. Staff (January 6, 1994). "Grammy Nominees". Variety. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
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  6. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. November 21, 1992. p. 80. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  7. Clark, Randy (November 28, 1992). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  8. Martinucci, John (November 13, 1992). "Urban: New Releases" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 20. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  9. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. January 30, 1993. p. 26. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  10. "REVIEW: "FUNKY DIVAS" BY EN VOGUE (CD, 1992)". Pop Rescue. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
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  12. Coker, Cheo H. (April 16, 1992). "Hip-hop's four funky divas". Stanford Daily. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
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