Not Tonight (song)

For other uses, see Not Tonight (song) (disambiguation).

"Not Tonight"
Song

"Not Tonight" is a single released by American female rappers Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Missy "Misdeameanor" Elliott, Angie Martinez, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes from the Nothing to Lose soundtrack. The song became a hit in the U.S., peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became Lil' Kim's third consecutive number 1 hit on the Rap Songs chart, becoming the first female rapper to do so. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA.

Background

The original version of "Not Tonight" was featured on Lil' Kim's debut album Hard Core (1996). It was produced by Jermaine Dupri, who was also featured on the song.

The remix, known as "Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)" (1997) 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 27–28, 1997. The video starts off showing the girls on a boat, and eventually into a jungle setting. The music video shows clips from the movie Nothing to Lose. It also features guest appearances from other female celebrities includes Mary J. Blige, T-Boz, Queen Latifah, SWV, Xscape, Blaque, Changing Faces, Total, and Maia Campbell.

Single track listings

• U.S. CD/cassette single

1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
2. "Not Tonight" (Instrumental)

• U.S. maxi-single

1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
2. "Crush On You" (Remix)
3. "Drugs and babies
4. "Not Tonight"
5. "Crush On You"
6. "Not Tonight" (Remix instrumental)
7. "Drugs" (Instrumental)
8. "Not Tonight" (Original instrumental)

• U.S. 12" vinyl

1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
2. "Not Tonight" (Instrumental remix)
3. "Drugs"
4. "Crush on You" (Remix)
5. "Crush on You" (Remix instrumental)
6. "Drugs" (Instrumental)

• U.S. promo CD

1. "Not Tonight" (Remix radio edit)
2. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
3. "Not Tonight" (Remix Instrumental)
4. "Not Tonight"

• Europe CD single

1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
2. "Not Tonight" (Remix Instrumental)
3. "Drugs" (Album Version)
4. "Drugs" (Instrumental)

• UK cassette single

1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
2. "Drugs" (Album Version)

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Dutch Top 40	31
Germany (Media Control Charts)	10
New Zealand (RIANZ)	4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	52
UK Singles Chart	11
US Billboard Hot 100	6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	3
US Rap Songs	1
Year-end chart (1997)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100	46
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles Sales	21
US Billboard Hot R&B Airplay	31
US Billboard Hot Rap Singles	8
US Billboard Hot Dance Maxi-Singles Sales	11

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)	Gold	0*
United States (RIAA)	Platinum	1,900,000
* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Credits and personnel

Credits from "Not Tonight" are taken from the singles 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

External links

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