"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 ''Thought 'Ya Knew'' is the second solo studio album by American singer-songwriter CeCe Peniston, released on January 10, 1994, by A&M Records, and on February 10 in Japan. For this album, Peniston once again collaborated with Chicago-based produce ...

'' (1994), which was released on A&M Records. The single (in the UK available only as B-side of the "

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" release) achieved number two on the ''

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chart, and number ten on the ''Billboard''

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chart. On the ''Billboard''

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, the song charted at number forty-one. The B-side of the single included "

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Critical reception

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complimented "I'm Not Over You" as "fun, jazzy, finger-snapping R&B".

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'' felt that the song "hangs on a similar I'm in the Mood"">I'm in the Mood (CeCe Peniston song)">I'm in the Mood"

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/ 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." Troy J. Augusto from ''

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'' 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." Dave Sholin from the ''

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'' 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." Another editor, Annette M. Lai, described it as "hip-hop and

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-flavored", naming it one of the "outstanding tracks" of ''

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s ''RM'' Dance Update concluded, "With all its infectious hooks", this track "is the stand-out cut" of the album. Mike Joyce from ''

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'' felt that "I'm Not Over You" "reveals her soulfulness."

Awards and nominations

;ASCAP Award

Credits and personnel

* CeCe Peniston –

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* Jamie Principle – writer *

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– 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 –

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, programming * Scott Ahaus – engineer * Steve Weeden – engineer * Raven Symone – engineer * David Collins – mastering * Darryl Dean Dobson – mix * Manny Lehman – executive producer * River North Studios,

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– mix * The Skool, Chicago, Illinois – mix * A&M Mastering Studios, L.A. – mastering * Last Song Inc.(

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Track listings and formats

* CD3, JP, #PODM-1037 # "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 # "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 # "

" (Silk's Fusion Mix) - 7:13 * MCS, US, #31458 0574 4 # "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 # "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 # "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 # "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 * * ; Specific

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:I'm Not Over You (CeCe Peniston song) 1997 singles CeCe Peniston songs Songs written by Steve "Silk" Hurley 1997 songs Songs written by Jamie Principle A&M Records singles Songs written by M-Doc