I'm Not Over You


"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, which was released on A&M Records. It was written by Steve "Silk" Hurley, Jamie Principle and Marc Williams, and produced by Hurley. The single achieved number two on the US 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. Hurley earned the 1997 ASCAP Writer's Award for writing "I'm Not Over You".

Critical reception

Jose F. Promis from AllMusic complimented "I'm Not Over You" as "fun, jazzy, finger-snapping R&B". Larry Flick from Billboard magazine felt the song "hangs on a similar 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." 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."
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." Another GR editor, Annette M. Lai, described it as "hip-hop and jazz-flavored", naming it one of the "outstanding tracks" of Thought 'Ya Knew. 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. Mike Joyce from The Washington Post felt that "I'm Not Over You" "reveals her soulfulness."

Awards and nominations

;ASCAP Award
YearNominated artistCategoryResult
1997Steve HurleyASCAP Writer's AwardWon

Credits and personnel

;Additional credits
  • "Searchin'"

    Track listings and formats

  • CD3, JP, #PODM-1037
  1. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:18
  2. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:35
  • MCD, US, #31458 0575 2
  1. "I'm Not Over You" - 7:04
  2. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:35
  3. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:18
  4. "Searchin'" - 7:13
  • MCS, US, #31458 0574 4
  1. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:18
  2. "I'm Not Over You" - 3:54
  3. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:35
  4. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:12
  • MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8277 2
  1. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:18
  2. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:12
  3. "I'm Not Over You" - 3:54
  4. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:34
  5. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:37
  • 12", US, #31458 0575 1
  1. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:35
  2. "I'm Not Over You" - 5:34
  3. "I'm Not Over You" - 7:04
  4. "I'm Not Over You" - 9:30
  5. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:56
  6. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:18
  • 12", US, Promo, Double, #31458 8277 1
  1. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:35
  2. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:34
  3. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:18
  4. "I'm Not Over You" - 9:30
  5. "I'm Not Over You" - 6:56
  6. "I'm Not Over You" - 7:04
  7. "I'm Not Over You" - 3:56
  8. "I'm Not Over You" - 4:34
  9. "I'm Not Over You" - 5:34
  10. "I'm Not Over You" - 9:16
  11. "I'm Not Over You" - 2:57

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts