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. 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 by Atlantic Records.
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 " 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

  1. "Not Tonight"
  2. "Not Tonight"
  1. "Not Tonight"
  2. "Crush On You"
  3. "Drugs"
  4. "Not Tonight"
  5. "Crush On You"
  6. "Not Tonight"
  7. "Drugs"
  8. "Not Tonight"
  1. "Not Tonight"
  2. "Not Tonight"
  3. "Drugs"
  4. "Crush on You"
  5. "Crush on You"
  6. "Drugs"
  1. "Not Tonight"
  2. "Not Tonight"
  3. "Drugs"
  4. "Drugs"
  1. "Not Tonight"
  2. "Drugs"

    Credits and personnel

Credits from "Not Tonight" are taken from the single's liner notes.
Recording
Personnel

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

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