I'm Not Over You Explained
"I'm Not Over You" is a song by American singer-songwriter and former beauty queen CeCe Peniston, originally recorded for her second album, Thought 'Ya Knew (1994), which was released on A&M Records. The single (in the UK available only as B-side of the "Hit by Love" release) achieved number two on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and number ten on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song charted at number forty-one. The B-side of the single included "Searchin'", which was previously released only for promotional purposes.
Critical reception
Jose F. Promis from AllMusic complimented "I'm Not Over You" as "fun, jazzy, finger-snapping R&B".[1] Larry Flick from Billboard felt that the song "hangs on a similar [to "[[I'm in the Mood (CeCe Peniston song)|I'm in the Mood]]"] funk/hip-hop tip", adding that "she flexes her nicely matured voice to good effect, gingerly weaving in and around the rugged beat and pulsating synth melody."[2] Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box wrote, "Nice follow-up here to Peniston’s last, semi-successful “In the Mood” release will more than likely top that tune chart-wise. CeCe’s powerful, accomplished vocal style and the song’s undeniable groove should go a long way in further establishing Ms. Peniston’s urban/R&B credentials." He concluded, "A star in the making, for sure."[3]
Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report wrote, "Some artists have a way with setting just the right mood. That seems to be a gift that CeCe's been blessed with, and she has no problem putting this song through its proper paces."[4] Another editor, Annette M. Lai, described it as "hip-hop and jazz-flavored", naming it one of the "outstanding tracks" of Thought 'Ya Knew.[5] Ralph Tee from Music Weeks RM Dance Update concluded, "With all its infectious hooks", this track "is the stand-out cut" of the album.[6] Mike Joyce from The Washington Post felt that "I'm Not Over You" "reveals her soulfulness."[7]
Awards and nominations
- ASCAP Award
Credits and personnel
- CeCe Peniston – lead/back vocal, executive producer
- Steve Hurley – writer, mix, remix, arranger, engineer
- Jamie Principle – writer
- Marc Williams – writer (rapping), remix, additional producer
- Jere McAllister – remix, additional producer
- Donald Paul Mattern – remix, additional producer
- Damon Jones – remix, executive producer
- Rory Bennett – remix
- Sharon Pass – back vocal
- Chantay Savage – back vocal
- Tommye Miller – back vocal
- Aries I – rapping
- Frederick Jorio – engineer, programming
- Scott Ahaus – engineer
- Steve Weeden – engineer
- Raven Symone – engineer
- David Collins – mastering
- Darryl Dean Dobson – mix
- Manny Lehman – executive producer
- River North Studios, Chicago, Illinois – studio, mix
- Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, California – mix
- The Skool, Chicago, Illinois – mix
- A&M Mastering Studios, L.A. – mastering
- Last Song Inc.(ASCAP) – publisher
- Third Coast Music – admin
- Additional credits
Track listings and formats
- "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
- "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12" Mix) - 6:35
- MCD, US, #31458 0575 2[10]
- "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 7:04
- "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12 Mix) - 6:35
- "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
- "Searchin'" (Silk's Fusion Mix) - 7:13
- MCS, US, #31458 0574 4[11]
- "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
- "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 7 Mix) - 3:54
- "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12 Mix) - 6:35
- "I'm Not Over You" (Flava Mix) - 4:12
- MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8277 2[12]
- "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
- "I'm Not Over You" (Flava Mix) - 4:12
- "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 7 Mix) - 3:54
- "I'm Not Over You" (Hip Hop Mix with Rap) - 4:34
- "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House Radio Mix) - 4:37
- 12", US, #31458 0575 1[13]
- "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12 Mix) - 6:35
- "I'm Not Over You" (Deep Tribal Mix) - 5:34
- "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 7:04
- "I'm Not Over You" (Junior's Factory Mix) - 9:30
- "I'm Not Over You" (Jamie's Under the Swing Mix) - 6:56
- "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
- 12", US, Promo, Double, #31458 8277 1[14]
- "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12 Mix) - 6:35
- "I'm Not Over You" (Over House Instrumental) - 6:34
- "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
- "I'm Not Over You" (Junior's Factory Mix) - 9:30
- "I'm Not Over You" (Jamie's Under the Swing Mix) - 6:56
- "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 7:04
- "I'm Not Over You" (Urban Swing Mix without Rap) - 3:56
- "I'm Not Over You" (Hip Hop Mix with Rap) - 4:34
- "I'm Not Over You" (Deep Tribal Mix) - 5:34
- "I'm Not Over You" (Junior's Factory Instrumental) - 9:16
- "I'm Not Over You" (Over Beats Mix) - 2:57
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
- General
- [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ce ce peniston|chart=all}} CeCe Peniston - Chart History]. Billboard. billboard.com. Nielsen Business Media. 2011-03-19.
- Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=ce-ce-peniston-p13924/discography/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} CeCe Peniston - Discography - Charts & Awards]. Allmusic. allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. 2011-03-19.
- Specific
Notes and References
- Web site: Jose F. . Promis . CeCe Peniston – Thought 'Ya Knew . . 2020-11-08 .
- Larry . Flick . Single Reviews . . 1994-04-23 . 75 . 2021-03-18 . Larry Flick.
- Troy J.. Augusto. Pop Singles — Reviews. Cash Box. 1994-04-30. 2022-02-28.
- Dave . Sholin . Gavin Picks: Singles . . 1994-06-17 . 62 . 2020-10-18 .
- Annette M.. Lai. Gavin Picks — Albums. Gavin Report. 1994-01-28. 2022-03-12.
- Ralph . Tee . Hot Vinyl . Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert) . 1994-01-15 . 6 . 2021-04-13.
- Joyce, Mike (April 24, 1994). "Peniston and Nate': Disco Divas for the '90s". The Washington Post. p. G08.
- Web site: 'Steve "Silk" Hurley - Biography. March 2007. He received ASCAP Writer's Awards for "Keep On Walkin'", "Too Blind To See It" and "I'm Not Over You". Silk Entertainment. home.comcast.net. Comcast Interactive Media. 2011-03-20. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110629170142/https://home.comcast.net/~sportscenter1/SilkBio032107.pdf. June 29, 2011. mdy-all.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - CD3, JP, #PODM-1037. Discogs. June 1994 . discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - MCD, US, #31458 0575 2. Discogs. May 31, 1994 . discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - MCS, US, #31458 0574 4. Discogs. 1994 . discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8277 2. Discogs. 1994 . discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - 12", US, #31458 0575 1. Discogs. 1994 . discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - 12", US, Promo, Double, #31458 8277 1. Discogs. 1994 . discogs.com. Zink Media. 2015-03-21.
- The RM Club Chart. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). May 7, 1994. 4. May 15, 2023.
- For peak positions of "I'm Not Over You" in the US, use the general links, and/or, in order to view there not-listed top positions, respectively additional information such as peak date(s) and/or weeks spent on chart(s), you will have to subscribe to billboard.biz website to vie also the specific billboard.biz links.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - The Billboard Hot 100. 1994-07-30.
- 41
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. 1994-06-04.
- 2
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot Singles Sales. 1994-07-16.
- 33
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20121005082450/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3017686. October 5, 2012. dead.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot 100 Airplay. 1994-07-30.
- 72
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot Dance Club Play. 1994-06-25.
- 2
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales. 1994-07-16.
- 17
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. 1994-07-02.
- 10
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales. 1994-07-09.
- 11
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. 1994-08-06.
- 8
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrents. 1994-10-15.
- 3
. Billboard. billboard.biz. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20121005162349/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3018421. October 5, 2012. dead.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrent Airplay. 1994-10-15.
- 1
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Rhythmic Top 40. 1994-07-23.
- 31
. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 2019.
- Web site: CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - US Cashbox. 1994-07-30.
- 59
. Cashbox. cashboxmagazine.com. Cashbox Magazine. 2011-03-20.
- To check the US year-end positions of "I'm Not Over You", only billboard.biz subscribers will access the specific billboard.biz links.