I'm Not Over You

{{Short description|1994 single by CeCe Peniston}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2015}}

{{Infobox song

| name = I'm Not Over You

| cover = CCP INOY single.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = CeCe Peniston

| album = Thought 'Ya Knew

| A-side = Hit by Love

| B-side = {{flat list|

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| released = {{plain list|

  • {{start date|1994|4|5}}
  • {{start date|1994|6|1}} {{small|(JP)}}{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/75065/products/204577/1/|title=シー・シー・ペニストン|at=oricon.co.jp|work=オリコン|publisher=Oricon|access-date=2015-03-21|language=ja|quote=アイム・ノット・オーバー・ユー" ▪ 発売日 1994年06月01日 ▪ 品番 PODM-1037}}

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| recorded = {{start date|1993}}

| studio =

| venue =

| genre ={{hlist|R&B|funk|hip hop|}}

| length = {{duration|m=4|s=18}} {{small|(Album version)}}

| label = A&M

| writer = {{flat list|

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| producer = Steve "Silk" Hurley

| prev_title = Keep Givin' Me Your Love

| prev_year = 1994

| next_title = Hit by Love

| next_year = 1994

| misc = {{Audio sample

| type = single

| file = I'm Not Over You (Old Skool 12-inch).ogg

| description = "Old Skool 12" Mix"

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{{External music video|{{YouTube|48qbUfclzxs|"I'm Not Over You"}}}}

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"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".{{cite web|first= Jose F. |last= Promis |title= CeCe Peniston – Thought 'Ya Knew |publisher= AllMusic |access-date= 2020-11-08 |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/thought-ya-knew-mw0000620986}} Larry Flick from Billboard felt that the song "hangs on a similar [to "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."{{cite magazine|first= Larry |last= Flick |title= Single Reviews |magazine= Billboard |date= 1994-04-23 |page= 75 |accessdate= 2021-03-18 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1994/BB-1994-04-23-N.pdf |author-link= Larry Flick}} 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."{{cite magazine|first=Troy J.|last=Augusto|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/90s/1994/CB-1994-04-30.pdf|title=Pop Singles — Reviews|magazine=Cash Box|date=1994-04-30|page=|accessdate=2022-02-28}}

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."{{cite magazine|first= Dave |last= Sholin |title= Gavin Picks: Singles |magazine= Gavin Report |date= 1994-06-17 |page= 62 |access-date= 2020-10-18 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/94/Gavin-Report-1994-06-17.pdf}} Another editor, Annette M. Lai, described it as "hip-hop and jazz-flavored", naming it one of the "outstanding tracks" of Thought 'Ya Knew.{{cite magazine|first=Annette M.|last=Lai|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/94/Gavin-1994-01-28.pdf|title=Gavin Picks — Albums|magazine=Gavin Report|date=1994-01-28|page=|accessdate=2022-03-12}} Ralph Tee from Music Week's RM Dance Update concluded, "With all its infectious hooks", this track "is the stand-out cut" of the album.{{cite magazine|first= Ralph |last= Tee |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1994/Music-Week-1994-01-15.pdf |title= Hot Vinyl |magazine= Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert) |date= 1994-01-15 |page= 6 |accessdate= 2021-04-13}} Mike Joyce from The Washington Post felt that "I'm Not Over You" "reveals her soulfulness."Joyce, Mike (April 24, 1994). "Peniston and Nate': Disco Divas for the '90s". The Washington Post. p. G08.

Awards and nominations

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!Year

!Nominated artist

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!Result

1997

|Steve Hurley

|ASCAP Writer's Award

|{{won}}{{cite web|url=https://home.comcast.net/~sportscenter1/SilkBio032107.pdf|title='Steve "Silk" Hurley - Biography|date=March 2007|quote=He received ASCAP Writer's Awards for "Keep On Walkin'", "Too Blind To See It" and "I'm Not Over You"|work=Silk Entertainment|at=home.comcast.net|publisher=Comcast Interactive Media|access-date=2011-03-20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629170142/https://home.comcast.net/~sportscenter1/SilkBio032107.pdf|archive-date=June 29, 2011|df=mdy-all}}

Credits and personnel

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Track listings and formats

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  • CD3, JP, #PODM-1037{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Ce-Ce-Peniston-Im-Not-Over-You/release/2151149|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - CD3, JP, #PODM-1037|work=Discogs|date=June 1994 |at=discogs.com|publisher=Zink Media|access-date=2015-03-21}}
  1. "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
  2. "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12" Mix) - 6:35
  • MCD, US, #31458 0575 2{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/CeCe-Peniston-Im-Not-Over-You/release/455257|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - MCD, US, #31458 0575 2|work=Discogs|date=May 31, 1994 |at=discogs.com|publisher=Zink Media|access-date=2015-03-21}}
  1. "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 7:04
  2. "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12" Mix) - 6:35
  3. "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
  4. "Searchin'" (Silk's Fusion Mix) - 7:13
  • MCS, US, #31458 0574 4{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/CeCe-Peniston-Im-Not-Over-You/release/2153905|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - MCS, US, #31458 0574 4|work=Discogs|year=1994 |at=discogs.com|publisher=Zink Media|access-date=2015-03-21}}
  1. "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
  2. "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 7" Mix) - 3:54
  3. "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12" Mix) - 6:35
  4. "I'm Not Over You" (Flava Mix) - 4:12
  • MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8277 2{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/CeCe-Peniston-Im-Not-Over-You/release/1948832|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8277 2|work=Discogs|year=1994 |at=discogs.com|publisher=Zink Media|access-date=2015-03-21}}
  1. "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
  2. "I'm Not Over You" (Flava Mix) - 4:12
  3. "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 7" Mix) - 3:54
  4. "I'm Not Over You" (Hip Hop Mix with Rap) - 4:34
  5. "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House Radio Mix) - 4:37
  • 12", US, #31458 0575 1{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Ce-Ce-Peniston-Im-Not-Over-You/release/15157|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - 12", US, #31458 0575 1|work=Discogs|year=1994 |at=discogs.com|publisher=Zink Media|access-date=2015-03-21}}
  1. "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12" Mix) - 6:35
  2. "I'm Not Over You" (Deep Tribal Mix) - 5:34
  3. "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 7:04
  4. "I'm Not Over You" (Junior's Factory Mix) - 9:30
  5. "I'm Not Over You" (Jamie's Under the Swing Mix) - 6:56
  6. "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
  • 12", US, Promo, Double, #31458 8277 1{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Ce-Ce-Peniston-Im-Not-Over-You/release/350984|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - 12", US, Promo, Double, #31458 8277 1|work=Discogs|year=1994 |at=discogs.com|publisher=Zink Media|access-date=2015-03-21}}
  1. "I'm Not Over You" (Silk's Over House 12" Mix) - 6:35
  2. "I'm Not Over You" (Over House Instrumental) - 6:34
  3. "I'm Not Over You" (LP Version) - 4:18
  4. "I'm Not Over You" (Junior's Factory Mix) - 9:30
  5. "I'm Not Over You" (Jamie's Under the Swing Mix) - 6:56
  6. "I'm Not Over You" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 7:04
  7. "I'm Not Over You" (Urban Swing Mix without Rap) - 3:56
  8. "I'm Not Over You" (Hip Hop Mix with Rap) - 4:34
  9. "I'm Not Over You" (Deep Tribal Mix) - 5:34
  10. "I'm Not Over You" (Junior's Factory Instrumental) - 9:16
  11. "I'm Not Over You" (Over Beats Mix) - 2:57

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Charts

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=Weekly charts=

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|+Weekly chart performance for "I'm Not Over You"

!Chart (1994)

!Peak
position

scope="row"|UK Club Chart (Music Week){{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1994/Music-Week-1994-05-07.pdf|title=The RM Club Chart|magazine=Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert)|date=May 7, 1994|page=4|accessdate=May 15, 2023}}

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scope="row"|US Billboard Hot 100For 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.

  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/hsi/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - The Billboard Hot 100|date=1994-07-30|quote=#41|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/hbu/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles|date=1994-06-04|quote=#2|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3017686|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot Singles Sales|date=1994-07-16|quote=#33|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005082450/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3017686|archive-date=October 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/hsb/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot 100 Airplay|date=1994-07-30|quote=#72|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/dsi/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot Dance Club Play|date=1994-06-25|quote=#2|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/dsa/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales|date=1994-07-16|quote=#17|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/bsi/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|date=1994-07-02|quote=#10|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/bss/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales|date=1994-07-09|quote=#11|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/rbm/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay|date=1994-08-06|quote=#8|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3018421|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrents|date=1994-10-15|quote=#3|magazine=Billboard|at=billboard.biz|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005162349/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3018421|archive-date=October 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/cece-peniston/chart-history/r-b-hip-hop-airplay-recurrents|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrent Airplay|date=1994-10-15|quote=#1|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cece-peniston/chart-history/tfc/|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Rhythmic Top 40|date=1994-07-23|quote=#31|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=August 8, 2019}}

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scope="row"|US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)

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{{single chart|Billboarddancesales|17|artist=CeCe Peniston|rowheader=true|access-date=March 15, 2023}}
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scope="row"|US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)

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scope="row"|US Cash Box Top 100{{cite web|url=http://cashboxmagazine.com/archives/90s_files/19940730.html|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - US Cashbox|date=1994-07-30|quote=#59|work=Cashbox|at=cashboxmagazine.com|publisher=Cashbox Magazine|access-date=2011-03-20}}

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=Year-end charts=

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|+Year-end chart performance for "I'm Not Over You"

!Chart (1994)

!Position

scope="row"|US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard)To check the US year-end positions of "I'm Not Over You", only billboard.biz subscribers will access the specific billboard.biz links.

  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854772|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Year-End - USA - Top Dance Music Club Play Singles|date=1994-12-31|quote=#9|magazine=Billboard|at=billboard.biz|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=2011-03-20|archive-date=October 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005082303/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854772|url-status=dead}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854957|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Year-End - USA - Top R&B Singles of 1994|date=1994-12-31|quote=#32|magazine=Billboard|at=billboard.biz|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=2011-03-20|archive-date=October 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005082332/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854957|url-status=dead}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854956|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Year-End - USA - Top R&B Singles Airplay of 1994|date=1994-12-31|quote=#32|magazine=Billboard|at=billboard.biz|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=2011-03-20|archive-date=October 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005082347/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854956|url-status=dead}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854949|title=CeCe Peniston - "I'm Not Over You" - Year-End - USA - Top R&B Singles Sales of 1994|date=1994-12-31|quote=#68|magazine=Billboard|at=billboard.biz|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=2011-03-20|archive-date=October 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005162431/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854949|url-status=dead}}

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scope="row"|US Top R&B Singles (Billboard)

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References

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;General

  • {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ce ce peniston|chart=all}}|title=CeCe Peniston - Chart History|magazine=Billboard|at=billboard.com|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|access-date=2011-03-19}}
  • {{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=ce-ce-peniston-p13924/discography/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}|title= CeCe Peniston - Discography - Charts & Awards|work=Allmusic|at=allmusic.com|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=2011-03-19}}

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