| "Start Me Up" | ||||
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| Single by Salt-N-Pepa | ||||
| from the album Stay Tuned Soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Hurby Luv Bug | |||
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"Start Me Up" is a song by American R&B and hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released in 1992. The song is included in the 1992 American film Stay Tuned and later appeared on Salt-N-Pepa's 1999 compilation album, The Best of Salt-N-Pepa.
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| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [1] | 30 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [2] | 77 |
| Europe (European Dance Radio) [3] | 10 |
| Germany (Official German Charts) [4] | 44 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [5] | 24 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) [6] | 23 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [7] | 39 |
| UK Dance ( Music Week ) [8] | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] | 84 |
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