Not Tonight

"Not Tonight" is a song performed by the American rap artist 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[1] by Atlantic Records.

For other uses, see Not Tonight (disambiguation).
"Not Tonight"
Single by Lil' Kim featuring Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy "Misdeameanor" Elliott and Angie Martinez
from the album Hard Core and Nothing to Lose (soundtrack)
B-side"Drugs", "Crush on You"
ReleasedJune 24, 1997 (1997-06-24)
Recorded1997
StudioMaster Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia
GenreHip hop
Length4:31
LabelAtlantic, Tommy Boy
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Armando Colon, Rashad "Ringo" Smith
Lil' Kim singles chronology
"Crush On You"
(1997)		 "Not Tonight"
(1997)		 "I Can Love You"
(1997)
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes singles chronology
"Freedom"
(1995)		 "Not Tonight"
(1997)		 "U Know What's Up"
(1999)
Da Brat singles chronology
"Ghetto Love"
(1997)		 "Not Tonight"
(1997)		 "Sock It 2 Me"
(1997)
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott singles chronology
"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"
(1997)		 "Not Tonight"
(1997)		 "Up Jumps da Boogie"
(1997)
Angie Martinez singles chronology
"Not Tonight"
(1997)		 "Dem Thangz"
(2001)

The remix became a hit in the U.S., peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 2 on the Rap Songs chart, and was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards.

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 blasé 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[2]
  1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
  2. "Not Tonight" (Instrumental)
  • U.S. maxi-single[3]
  1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
  2. "Crush On You" (Remix)
  3. "Drugs"
  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)
  • Europe CD single[4]
  1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
  2. "Not Tonight" (Remix Instrumental)
  3. "Drugs" (Album Version)
  4. "Drugs" (Instrumental)
  • UK cassette single[5]
  1. "Not Tonight" (Remix)
  2. "Drugs" (Album Version)

Credits and personnel

Credits from "Not Tonight" are taken from the single's liner notes.[6]

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
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Dutch Top 40[7] 31
Germany (Media Control Charts) 99
New Zealand (RIANZ)[7] 4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 52
UK Singles Chart 11
US Billboard Hot 100 6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 3
US Rap Songs 1

Year-end charts
Chart (1997) Position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] 27
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 46
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles Sales[9] 21
US Billboard Hot R&B Airplay[9] 31
US Billboard Hot Rap Singles[9] 8
US Billboard Hot Dance Maxi-Singles Sales[9] 11

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000[11]

References
  1. "Atlantic Records - Lil Kim's Albums". 2005-01-16. Archived from the original on 2005-01-16. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  2. Discogs. "Lil' Kim Not Tonight US cd single". Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  3. Discogs. "Lil' Kim Not Tonight US maxi single". Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  4. Discogs. "Lil' Kim Not Tonight Europe CD single". Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  5. Discogs. "Lil' Kim Not Tonight UK cassette single". Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  6. "Not Tonight credits". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  7. Charts.org.nz. "LIL' KIM FEAT. DA BRAT, LEFT EYE, MISSY "MISDEMEANOR" ELLIOTT AND ANGIE MARTINEZ – NOT TONIGHT (SONG)". Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  8. "End of Year Charts 1997". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  9. Billboard (1997-12-27). Billboard – 1997 The Year In Music. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
  10. "American single certifications – Lil' Kim – Not Tonight". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  11. "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 110 (5): 76. January 31, 1998. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
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