Not That Kind (song) explained

"Not That Kind" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her debut album, Not That Kind (2000). Written by Will Wheaton, Marvin Young and Anastacia, the song was performed originally on the MTV talent show The Cut in 1998, which in turn helped the singer receive a record deal. The song was released as the album's second single on October 2, 2000, by Daylight Records and Epic Records, reaching the top 20 in nine European countries.

Critical reception

William Ruhlmann of AllMusic marked this song as a highlight and wrote: "funk style reminiscent of Aretha Franklin's '80s work."^[1]

Music video

Directed by Marc Webb, the music video for "Not That Kind" was shot in New York City. It opens with Anastacia singing the song in a club. There are also shots of Anastacia in a cafe, shown that she is chatting with her girlfriend. Other times, her boyfriend is trying to hit on her, but she teases him away to show him that she is "not that kind of girl".

Track listings

US maxi-CD single^[2]

1. "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20
2. "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler mix – radio edit) – 3:46
3. "Not That Kind" (Maurice Joshua's Chickenpox mix) – 3:33
4. "Black Roses" – 3:38
5. "I'm Outta Love" (video)

UK CD single^[3]

1. "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20
2. "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler vocal mix) – 6:52
3. "Not That Kind" (Maurice's Chicken Pox club mix) – 7:32
4. "Not That Kind" (video version)

UK cassette single^[4]

1. "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20
2. "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler mix – radio edit) – 3:43
3. "Black Roses" – 3:38

European CD single^[5]

1. "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20
2. "Not That Kind" (Ric Wake's mix) – 4:50
3. "Not That Kind" (Maurice's Chicken Pox club mix) – 7:32

European maxi-CD single^[6]

1. "Not That Kind" (album version) – 3:20
2. "Not That Kind" (Ric Wake club final) – 7:59
3. "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler mix) – 3:34
4. "Not That Kind" (Maurice Joshua's Chickenpox mix) – 3:33
5. "Not That Kind" (LT's Not That Dub mix) – 7:13

Australian CD single^[7]

1. "Not That Kind" – 3:20
2. "Nothin' at All" – 4:29
3. "I'm Outta Love" (Matty's Soulflower mix) – 5:56
4. "Not That Kind" (Ric Wake club final) – 7:58
5. "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler vocal mix) – 6:52
6. "Not That Kind" (Kerri Chandler organ dub) – 6:52
7. "Not That Kind" (Maurice's Chicken Pox club mix) – 7:32

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the Not That Kind album booklet.^[8]

Studios

• Recorded at The Dream Factory (New York City) and Cove City Sound Studios (Glen Cove, New York)
• Mixed at Cove City Sound Studios (Glen Cove, New York)
• Mastered at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine, US)

Personnel

• Anastacia – writing, vocals, background vocals, background vocal arrangement
• Will Wheaton – writing
• Marvin Young – writing
• BeBe Winans – background vocals, background vocal arrangement
• Eric Kupper – guitars, keyboards
• Richie Jones – drums, arrangement, mixing
• Ric Wake – production, arrangement
• "Young" Dave Scheuer – recording
• Thomas R. Yezzi – recording (vocals)
• Dan Hetzel – mix engineering
• Jim Annunziato – assistant mix engineering
• Joe Ernst – assistant mix engineering
• Marc Russell – production coordination
• Bob Ludwig – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2000–2001)	Peak position
European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)[9]	26
Hungary (Rádiós Top 20)[10]	1
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[11]	16
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[12]	9
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[13]	15

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)	Position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[15]	95
UK Singles (OCC)[16]	157

Release history

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Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
Australia	October 2, 2000	Maxi CD	Sony Music
Germany
France	October 24, 2000	Maxi CD
United States	October 31, 2000
France	November 21, 2000	CD	Sony Music
United Kingdom	January 22, 2001		RCA

Usage in media

• In 2003, the song was featured on Fox's crime drama series Fastlane, in the episode "Strap On."
• "Not That Kind" has been performed by contestants in several singing competition television shows, including Australian Idol, New Zealand Idol and Idol.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Not That Kind - Anastacia | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. AllMusic.
2. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. US maxi-CD single liner notes. Epic Records, Daylight Records. 49K 79483.
3. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. UK CD single liner notes. Epic Records, Daylight Records. 670763 2.
4. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. UK cassette single sleeve. Epic Records, Daylight Records. 670763 4.
5. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. European CD single liner notes. Epic Records, Daylight Records. EPC 669641 1.
6. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. European maxi-CD single liner notes. Epic Records, Daylight Records. EPC 669641 2.
7. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. Australian CD single liner notes. Epic Records, Daylight Records. 669722.2.
8. Not That Kind. Not That Kind. Anastacia. 2000. UK CD album booklet. Epic Records, Daylight Records. 497412 2.
9. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 18. 7. 10. February 10, 2001. October 4, 2020.
10. Web site: MAHASZ TOP 20 Rádiós Slágerlista. MAHASZ. hu. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20010205154900/http://www.mahasz.hu/slagerrad.htm. February 5, 2001. August 24, 2018.
11. News: Íslenski Listinn Topp 20 (22.12–29.12 2000). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 10. December 22, 2000. October 7, 2019.
12. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117174405/https://www.billboard.com/artist/anastacia/chart-history/dsi/. November 17, 2021. March 19, 2023.
13. Dance Singles Sales. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117154652/https://www.billboard.com/artist/anastacia/chart-history/dsa/. November 17, 2021. March 19, 2023.
14. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2000. Ultratop. fr. May 19, 2020.
15. Web site: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 2001 p.14. Music & Media. September 12, 2022.
16. Web site: 2001 UK Singles Chart. UKChartsPlus. May 19, 2020.