# Not Tonight (song)

"Not Tonight" is a song performed by the American rapper Lil' Kim featuring Jermaine Dupri for her debut studio album Hard Core (1996). A remix was released the following year featuring female rappers Da Brat, Missy "Misdeameanor" Elliott, Angie Martinez, and the late rapper 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 six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Rap Songs chart, and was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. Internationally, "Not Tonight" peaked at number four in New Zealand and entered the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 11.

## 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 feeling blasé about traditional vaginal intercourse and preferring a man perform cunnilingus on her, presumably at least for that evening.
The remix, known as "Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)", was released as a single and was performed by Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Angie Martinez and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes". It 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, Leslie Segar and Maia Campbell.

## Formats and track listings

* U.S. CD/cassette single
* "Not Tonight" (Remix)
* "Not Tonight" (Instrumental)
* U.S. maxi-single
* "Not Tonight" (Remix)
* "Crush On You" (Remix)
* "Drugs"
* "Not Tonight"
* "Crush On You"
* "Not Tonight" (Remix instrumental)
* "Drugs" (Instrumental)
* "Not Tonight" (Original instrumental)
* U.S. 12" vinyl
* "Not Tonight" (Remix)
* "Not Tonight" (Instrumental remix)
* "Drugs"
* "Crush on You" (Remix)
* "Crush on You" (Remix instrumental)
* "Drugs" (Instrumental)
* Europe CD single
* "Not Tonight" (Remix)
* "Not Tonight" (Remix Instrumental)
* "Drugs" (Album Version)
* "Drugs" (Instrumental)
* UK cassette single
* "Not Tonight" (Remix)
* "Drugs" (Album Version)

## Credits and personnel

Credits from "Not Tonight" are taken from the single's liner notes.
Recording
* Recorded at Sound-On-Sound, The Hit Factory & Capitol Recording Studio
* Recorded by Ed Raso, Andy Cardenas & Bill Smith
Personnel
* Vocals – Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Angie Martinez, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
* Songwriting – K. Jones, M. Elliott, L. Lopes, S. Harris, A. Martinez, R. Bell, G. Brown, M. Muhammed, C. Smith, J. Taylor, D. Thomas, E. Toon
* Producer – Armando Colon, Rashad Smith
* Mixing – Rick Travali and L. Lopes

## Charts
### Weekly charts

| Charts (1997) | Peak position |
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) | 10 |
| Canada Dance/Urban (RPM) | 4 |
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) | 76 |
| Germany (GfK) | 99 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 30 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 31 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 4 |
| Scotland (OCC) | 36 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 52 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 11 |
| UK Dance (OCC) | 2 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard) With "Crush on you" | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 3 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 15 |

### Year-end charts

| Chart (1997) | Position |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 27 |
| UK Urban (Music Week) | 25 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 46 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Singles Sales | 21 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Airplay | 31 |
| US Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Maxi-Singles Sales | 11 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 900,000 |