"Turn It Around" is a song by British DJ and record producer

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, featuring vocals from

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's lead singer

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(credited as Kele on the release). It was released as the fifth single from Sub Focus' second studio album ''

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'' on 22 September 2013, through

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and

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Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Turn It Around" was first released onto YouTube on 28 August 2013, with a total length of three minutes and thirty-two seconds. The video, which was filmed in various locations in Japan, tells the story of a girl who dislikes the technology surrounding her. She escapes city life by discovering nature, which in turn "turns her life around".

Track listing

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Release history

References

{{Sub Focus 2013 singles Sub Focus songs Kele Okereke songs Mercury Records singles RAM Records singles 2013 songs Songs written by Sub Focus Songs written by Kele Okereke