Turn Your Love Around (djpope Funkhut Vocal) May 2026

DjPope’s 2022 version ensures the track remains "the gift that keeps giving," translating its infectious hook—"Turn your love around, don't you turn me down"—for a new generation of listeners on platforms like Traxsource and Spotify . Tony Walk - Turn Your Love Around on Traxsource

: Tony Walk takes the lead, stepping into the formidable shoes of George Benson. Walk, who has been performing since the age of nine, delivers a masterclass in vocal versatility, blending the track's original R&B sensibilities with a contemporary house energy. Legacy of the Original Turn Your Love Around (DjPope FunkHut Vocal)

: DjPope handles the production, arrangement, and mastering, replacing the 1981 Linn LM-1 drum machine—one of the first ever used in a pop hit—with a driving, soulful house beat. The remix is enriched by a live horn section featuring Clarence Ward III on trumpet, Will Spence on saxophone, and Arte Warren on flute, maintaining the "acoustic" warmth that defines the FunkHut sound. DjPope’s 2022 version ensures the track remains "the

The remix pays homage to a song with a curious history. Producer Jay Graydon famously came up with the chorus melody while in the bathroom, rushing to a cassette recorder to capture the idea before Benson arrived in town. While the original was a #1 R&B hit, Benson notably did not play guitar on it; that duty fell to Graydon himself. Legacy of the Original : DjPope handles the

When George Benson released "Turn Your Love Around" in 1981, it was a high-stakes addition to his greatest hits collection, written by a "supergroup" of songwriters including Steve Lukather (Toto), Jay Graydon, and Bill Champlin (Chicago). Decades later, the song remains a foundational piece of R&B and pop history, winning the Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Song in 1983. In 2022, the track received a vibrant, modern update through the collaboration of LA-based vocalist and legendary Baltimore producer DjPope . The FunkHut Transformation

Revisiting a Classic: Tony Walk & DjPope’s "Turn Your Love Around"