I'm Not Missing You
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"I'm Not Missing You" is a pop/R&B song written by Keir "KayGee" Gist, Terence "Tramp Baby" Abney, Esteban Crandle, Tawanna Dabney, Balewa Muhammad and Orrico herself for Stacie Orrico
's third studio album Beautiful Awakening
. It was co-produced by KayGee and Terence "Tramp Baby" Abney. "I'm Not Missing You" was released as the album's first single in North America on October 3, 2006 and internationally in August 2006 (see 2007 in music
).
and Jaheim
. This production here is different from their signature hip hop soul approach to R&B, the mix is more guitar-oriented than their NY hip hop styled drum-based production. Stacie's vocal are more mature compared to songs like "Stuck" and "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life
". The lyrics are reminiscent of the earlier song with its tale of heartbreak, but from a different perspective and maturity level - i.e. she feels joy and liberation after ending a difficult relationship.
The single went for downloads on June 6 (peaking at #36 on iTunes). The song went for ads on radio on June 20 (has only appeared on the Bubbling Under Hot 100) and was re-released on 3 October. The song received airplay on the radio (especially in the UK
) and was released there on 21 August 2006.
The song, as well as Stacie, is featured as one of iTunes' 39 Girls of Summer.
. It was filmed on May 31 and June 1. The video basically illustrates Stacie's struggle to get control from her boyfriend. The week the "I'm Not Missing You" video was released in the UK, it shot straight to #2 in the UK TV airplay chart, becoming the second most played video of the week there.
Stacie re-shot the video for release in the U.S.
and Canada
. It was directed by the husband-wife directing team Honey. It was estimated to have been filmed in L.A.
on October 26 and 27. The redone video is about Stacie's being happy about not being attached to anyone. Unlike the original version all of Stacie's wardrobe was provided by herself. The video premiered on Yahoo! Music on December 6 .
UK: CD 1 http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=369607
UK: CD 2 http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=369607
UK: Promo CD
GERMAN/AUS: CDhttp://hitparade.ch/cdimages
1 The album version is different at the beginning and the ending (making the song a little longer) and the mix is more guitar-driven than the radio edit.
Stacie Orrico
Stacie Joy Orrico is a Contemporary Christian and R&B singer-songwriter and occasional actress. In 1998, she signed to ForeFront Records when she was 12 years old, and recorded her first album Genuine , which sold 13,000 in the first week of release.After her first album she signed to a new record...
's third studio album Beautiful Awakening
Beautiful Awakening
Beautiful Awakening is the third album from American CCM/pop singer Stacie Orrico. The album was released on August 14, 2006. The album was not released in the United States and was canceled.-Background:...
. It was co-produced by KayGee and Terence "Tramp Baby" Abney. "I'm Not Missing You" was released as the album's first single in North America on October 3, 2006 and internationally in August 2006 (see 2007 in music
2007 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
).
Song information
The song has a more R&B/pop vibe similar to tracks like "Bounce Back", "O.O Baby', and "Ride". The song is produced by Proven hitmakers KayGee (formerly of NAUGHTY BY NATURE), and Terence "Tramp Baby" Abney of Divine Mill known for their work in the R&B genre with acts like NextNext (band)
Next is an American R&B musical group, popular during the late 1990s. They are best known for their hit singles "Too Close" and "Wifey".-History:...
and Jaheim
Jaheim
Jaheim Hoagland is an American R&B singer and formerly a rapper performing under the mononymous name of Jaheim. He was signed by Naughty by Nature's Kaygee to Divine Mill Records in 2000, and released his debut album Ghetto Love in 2001. His second effort, Still Ghetto, was released a year later,...
. This production here is different from their signature hip hop soul approach to R&B, the mix is more guitar-oriented than their NY hip hop styled drum-based production. Stacie's vocal are more mature compared to songs like "Stuck" and "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life
(There's Gotta Be) More to Life
" More To Life" is a song by American singer and songwriter Stacie Orrico, from her second studio album Stacie Orrico . The song was produced by The Underdogs and was written by Sabelle Breer, Kevin Kadish, Lucy Woodward, Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas...
". The lyrics are reminiscent of the earlier song with its tale of heartbreak, but from a different perspective and maturity level - i.e. she feels joy and liberation after ending a difficult relationship.
The single went for downloads on June 6 (peaking at #36 on iTunes). The song went for ads on radio on June 20 (has only appeared on the Bubbling Under Hot 100) and was re-released on 3 October. The song received airplay on the radio (especially in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
) and was released there on 21 August 2006.
The song, as well as Stacie, is featured as one of iTunes' 39 Girls of Summer.
Music video
The video was directed by known video director Diane MartelDiane Martel
Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M...
. It was filmed on May 31 and June 1. The video basically illustrates Stacie's struggle to get control from her boyfriend. The week the "I'm Not Missing You" video was released in the UK, it shot straight to #2 in the UK TV airplay chart, becoming the second most played video of the week there.
Stacie re-shot the video for release in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It was directed by the husband-wife directing team Honey. It was estimated to have been filmed in L.A.
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
on October 26 and 27. The redone video is about Stacie's being happy about not being attached to anyone. Unlike the original version all of Stacie's wardrobe was provided by herself. The video premiered on Yahoo! Music on December 6 .
Track listing
US: CD- "I'm Not Missing You" (Radio Edit) — 3:43
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Guitar Down Edit) — 3:41
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Album Version) — 4:15
UK: CD 1 http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=369607
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Radio Edit) - 3:43
- "Tantrum" (Non-Album Bonus Recording)
UK: CD 2 http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=369607
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Radio Edit) - 3:43
- "Frustrated" (Non-Album Bonus Recording)
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Jason Nevins Remix)
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Shake Ya Cookie Mix)
- "I'm Not Missing You" (CD-ROM Video)
UK: Promo CD
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Radio Edit) — 3:43
- "I'm Not Missing You" (Album Version) — 4:15
GERMAN/AUS: CDhttp://hitparade.ch/cdimages
- I'm Not Missing You (Radio Edit)
- Tantrum
- Frustrated
- I'm Not Missing You (Full Phatt Underground Remix)
1 The album version is different at the beginning and the ending (making the song a little longer) and the mix is more guitar-driven than the radio edit.
Official versions
- Main Version
- Radio Edit
- Jason Nevins Club Remix
- Jason Nevins Radio Remix
- Shake Ya Cookie Extended Mix
- Shake Ya Cookie Mix Edit
- Full Phatt Underground Remix
- Full Phatt Underground Remix Edit
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA Irish Recorded Music Association Irish Recorded Music Association is the Irish record industry association. IRMA is a non-profit association set up to manage and control the music industry in the Republic of Ireland.-Goals and activities:... ) |
38 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 22 |
End Of Year Charts
| Year | Country | Chart | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Australia | ARIA | #83 |