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. It was written by

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and

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for Stone's second studio album, ''

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'' (2001), while production was helmed by Matias, Martin and

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. The song features a sampled composition of

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's 1972 record " Back Stabbers" as written by

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, and John Whitehead. It was the last song ever played at

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nightclub in Ibiza on October 3, 2016. It was played by

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Critical reception

Jose F. Promis from

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wrote that ''Mahogany Soul''s "true gem is the smoldering, gorgeous, aching 'Wish I Didn't Miss You,' which pulls forward with an unstoppable beat and features a stellar, yearning performance from Miss Stone." Similarly, Barry Walters from ''

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'' declared it the album's "knockout track". ''

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'' magazine ranked the song among the 20 best singles of 2002 and wrote: "If Angie were skinny,

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would be unnecessary and Mary J. would be worried. Sad but true".

Chart performance

Remixed by

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and Mac Quayle, "Wish I Didn't Miss You" became a successful club hit and

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Track listings

US 12-inch single :A1. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (long version) – 4:31 :B1. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (instrumental) – 4:35 :B2. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (a cappella) – 4:30 US 12-inch single (The Remixes) :A1. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hex Hector / Mac Quayle club mix) – 9:54 :A2. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hex Hector / Mac Quayle Vibe mix) – 7:55 :B1. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Pound Boys Stoneface Bootleg mix) – 7:51 :B2. "

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" (Spen & Karizma club mix) – 7:40 UK CD single # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (album version) – 4:33 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hex Hector / Mac Quayle Mixshow) – 5:43 # "Gotta Get to Know You Better" – 5:00 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (video) – 4:05 UK 12-inch single :A1. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (album version) – 4:33 :A2. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hex Hector / Mac Quayle Mixshow) – 5:43 :B1. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Pound Boys Stoneface Bootleg mix) – 7:51 European CD single # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (album version) – 4:33 # "Gotta Get to Know You Better" – 5:00 European maxi-CD single # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (album version) – 4:33 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (radio vibe mix) – 3:30 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Pound Boys Stoneface Bootleg mix) – 7:51 # "Gotta Get to Know You Better" – 5:00 Australian CD single # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hot mix radio) – 4:19 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hex Hector / Mac Quayle club mix) – 9:54 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Hex Hector / Mac Quayle vibe mix) – 7:55 # "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (Pound Boys Stoneface Bootleg mix) – 7:51 # "Brotha" (Spen & Karizma club mix) – 7:40

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Certifications

Release history

References

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* {{Authority control 2000s ballads 2002 singles 2002 songs Angie Stone songs Contemporary R&B ballads J Records singles Songs written by Andrea Martin (musician) Songs written by Gene McFadden Songs written by Ivan Matias Songs written by John Whitehead (singer) Songs written by Leon Huff Torch songs