"Not That Kind" is a song by American recording artist

Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...

from her debut album, ''

Not That Kind ''Not That Kind'' is the debut studio album by American singer Anastacia. It was released on June 16, 2000, by Epic Records and Daylight Records. The album features production by Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Ric Wake, Evan Rogers, Carl Stu ...

'' (2000). Written by Will Wheaton, Marvin Young and Anastacia, the song was performed originally on the MTV talent show '' The Cut'' in 1998, which in turn helped the singer receive a record deal. The song was released as the album's second single on October 2, 2000, by

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and

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, reaching the top 20 in nine European countries.

Critical reception

William Ruhlmann of

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marked this song as a highlight and wrote: "

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style reminiscent of

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's '80s work."

Music video

Directed by

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, the

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for "Not That Kind" was shot in

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. It opens with

singing the song in a club. There are also shots of Anastacia in a cafe, shown that she is chatting with her girlfriend. Other times, her boyfriend is trying to hit on her, but she teases him away to show him that she is "not that kind of girl".

Track listings

US maxi-CD single # "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20 # "Not That Kind" (

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mix – radio edit) – 3:46 # "Not That Kind" (

Maurice Joshua Maurice Joshua (born in Chicago, Illinois), usually credited under the name Maurice, is an American record producer. His single " This Is Acid (A New Dance Craze)" (1988), reached number one on the '' Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart in April ...

's Chickenpox mix) – 3:33 # "Black Roses" – 3:38 # "

I'm Outta Love "I'm Outta Love" is the debut single of American singer Anastacia. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters, and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, ''Not That ...

" (video) UK CD single # "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20 # "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler vocal mix) – 6:52 # "Not That Kind" (Maurice's Chicken Pox club mix) – 7:32 # "Not That Kind" (video version) UK cassette single # "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20 # "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler mix – radio edit) – 3:43 # "Black Roses" – 3:38 European CD single # "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20 # "Not That Kind" (

Ric Wake Ric Wake is an American record producer who has won four Grammy Awards and two Oscar Awards. During his tenure as staff producer with Sony Music Entertainment he has worked with vocalists such as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Lucero, Taylor D ...

's mix) – 4:50 # "Not That Kind" (Maurice's Chicken Pox club mix) – 7:32 European maxi-CD single # "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20 # "Not That Kind" (Ric Wake club final) – 7:59 # "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler mix) – 3:34 # "Not That Kind" (Maurice Joshua's Chickenpox mix) – 3:33 # "Not That Kind" (LT's Not That Dub mix) – 7:13 Australian CD single # "Not That Kind" – 3:20 # "Nothin' at All" – 4:29 # "I'm Outta Love" (Matty's Soulflower mix) – 5:56 # "Not That Kind" (Ric Wake club final) – 7:58 # "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler vocal mix) – 6:52 # "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler organ dub) – 6:52 # "Not That Kind" (Maurice's Chicken Pox club mix) – 7:32

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the ''

'' album booklet. Studios * Recorded at The Dream Factory (New York City) and Cove City Sound Studios (

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) * Mixed at Cove City Sound Studios (Glen Cove, New York) * Mastered at Gateway Mastering (

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, US) Personnel * Anastacia – writing, vocals, background vocals, background vocal arrangement *

Will Wheaton Will Wheaton, born Willie Mack Wheaton Jr. (born October 26, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He grew up in Los Angeles and is the son of Gospel singer Juanita Wheaton. He studied music in his teens and was eventually tuto ...

– writing * Marvin Young – writing * BeBe Winans – background vocals, background vocal arrangement *

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– guitars, keyboards * Richie Jones – drums, arrangement, mixing * Ric Wake – production, arrangement * "Young" Dave Scheuer – recording * Thomas R. Yezzi – recording (vocals) * Dan Hetzel – mix engineering * Jim Annunziato – assistant mix engineer * Joe Ernst – assistant mix engineer * Marc Russell – production coordination *

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– mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

Usage in media

* In 2003, the song was featured on

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's crime drama series '' Fastlane'', in the episode "Strap On." * "Not That Kind" has been performed by contestants in several singing competition television shows, including ''

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Not That Kind (Song) 2000 singles 2000 songs Anastacia songs Daylight Records singles Epic Records singles Songs written by Anastacia Songs written by Will Wheaton Songs written by Young MC