"Let Me Love You" was the first single from Mario's 2004 album Turning Point.
It was produced by Scott Storch, and co-written by Shaffer Smith, Scott Storch, and Kameron Houff. The remix of the song, also produced by Storch, contains rapped verses from Jadakiss and T.I..
It held the number-one position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine weeks from January to March 2005, and is Mario's biggest single to date. It also reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming his biggest hit there as well. It also reached number-one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
It also held the number-one position on the AT40 charts for 4 inconsecutive weeks from February 3, 2005 to March 3, 2005, being offset by Ciara's "1, 2 Step" the week of February 24, 2005.
Additionally, "I Could Let You Love Me" by the Tempramentals was Mario's answer song.
"Let Me Love You" is the name of a 2001 song by Swedish band Da Buzz. It was released in the USA as a single on Edel 182422 and also appeared on the band's album Da Sound. Although it failed to make the Billboard Hot 100, it made Billboard's Hot Dance / Club Play chart, where it became a top 10 hit. Group member Per Lidén authored the song's lyrics, in which singer Annika Thornquist begs for an unnamed man to allow her to be romantic with him that night.
