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Not Tonight (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Not Tonight'" is a song performed by the American rapper Lil' Kim featuring Jermaine Dupri for her debut studio album 'Hard Core' (1996). A remix was released the following year featuring female rappers Da Brat, Missy "Misdeameanor" Elliott, Angie Martinez, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes for the 'Nothing to Lose' soundtrack. It was released on June 24, 1997, by Atlantic Records.
The remix became a hit in the U.S., peaking at number six on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number two on the Rap Songs chart, and was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. Internationally, "Not Tonight" peaked at number four in New Zealand and entered the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 11.
Background
The original version of "Not Tonight" was featured on Lil' Kim's first album 'Hard Core'. It was produced by Jermaine Dupri, who was also featured on the song. This version samples "Turn Your Love Around" by George Benson. The song is about Lil' Kim having blas feelings about traditional vaginal intercourse and would prefer a man perform cunnilingus on her, presumably at least for that evening.
The remix, known as "Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)" was released as a single and was performed by Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Angie Martinez and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes" and was featured on the 'Nothing to Lose' soundtrack. This version samples "Ladies' Night" by Kool & the Gang. The remix became a top 40 hit in the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and the Netherlands. It was produced by Rashad "Ringo" Smith.
Music video
The video was shot in West Palm Beach, Florida, from June 27 to 28, 1997. The video starts showing the girls on a boat and eventually in a jungle setting. The music video shows clips from the movie 'Nothing to Lose'. It also features guest appearances from other female celebrities including Mary J. Blige, T-Boz, Queen Latifah, SWV, Xscape, Blaque, Changing Faces, Total and Maia Campbell.
Formats and track listings
*'U.S. CD/cassette single'
# "Not Tonight" (Remix)
# "Not Tonight" (Instrumental)
*'U.S. maxi-single'
# "Not Tonight" (Remix)
# "Crush On You" (Remix)
# "Drugs"
# "Not Tonight"
# "Crush On You"
# "Not Tonight" (Remix instrumental)
# "Drugs" (Instrumental)
# "Not Tonight" (Original instrumental)
*'U.S. 12" vinyl'
# "Not Tonight" (Remix)
# "Not Tonight" (Instrumental remix)
# "Drugs"
# "Crush on You" (Remix)
# "Crush on You" (Remix instrumental)
# "Drugs" (Instrumental)
*'Europe CD single'
# "Not Tonight" (Remix)
# "Not Tonight" (Remix Instrumental)
# "Drugs" (Album Version)
# "Drugs" (Instrumental)
*'UK cassette single'
# "Not Tonight" (Remix)
# "Drugs" (Album Version)
Credits and personnel
Credits from "Not Tonight" are taken from the single's liner notes.
'Recording'
*Recorded at Sound-On-Sound, The Hit Factory & Capitol Recording Studio
*Recorded by Ed Raso, Andy Cardenas & Bill Smith
'Personnel'
*Vocals Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Angie Martinez, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
*Songwriting K. Jones, M. Elliott, L. Lopes, S. Harris, A. Martinez, R. Bell, G. Brown, M. Muhammed, C. Smith, J. Taylor, D. Thomas, E. Toon
*Producer Armando Colon, Rashad Smith
*Mixing Rick Travali and L. Lopes
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:1997 singles
Category:Lisa Lopes songs
Category:Lil' Kim songs
Category:Missy Elliott songs
Category:Da Brat songs
Category:Songs written by Missy Elliott
Category:Songs written by Lisa Lopes
Category:Songs written by Da Brat
Category:1996 songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:Tommy Boy Records singles
Category:Songs written by Lil' Kim
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