"Don't Think I'm Not" is a song by American R&B singer Kandi from her debut album, Hey Kandi... (2000). Kandi co-wrote the song with Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Katrina Willis, and Bernard Edwards Jr. and produced it alongside Briggs. Released as Kandi's debut solo single on July 11, 2000, "Don't Think I'm Not" reached number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 32 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Outside the US, the song reached the top 20 in Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Chart performance "Don't Think I'm Not" debuted at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week ending August 5, 2000. The single then peaked at number 24, the week ending October 7, 2000. The single made its final chart appearance on the week ending January 13, 2001, at number 41.
Music video Kandi released a video for "Don't Think I'm Not" in 2000, directed by Bille Woodruff. Kandi filmed the video with a broken right leg after it was crushed between two cars shortly before filming began.
Track listings US and Canadian maxi-CD single "Don't Think I'm Not" (radio edit) – 3:50 "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP version) – 4:04 "Don't Think I'm Not" (hip hop remix) – 4:27 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Ear Kandi Remix) – 4:02 "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP instrumental) – 4:04
US 12-inch single A1. "Don't Think I'm Not" (radio edit) – 3:50 A2. "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP version) – 4:04 A3. "Don't Think I'm Not" (hip hop remix) – 4:27 B1. "Don't Think I'm Not" (Ear Kandi Remix) – 4:02 B2. "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP instrumental) – 4:04 B3. "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP a cappella) – 3:24
UK CD single "Don't Think I'm Not" (radio edit) – 3:50 "Don't Think I'm Not" (hip hop remix) – 4:27 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Soul Instep mix) – 4:57 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Maurice's radio mix) – 3:53
UK cassette single "Don't Think I'm Not" (radio edit) – 3:50 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Maurice's Remixing mix) – 7:53 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Digital Black & Groove club mix) – 7:14
European CD single "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP version) – 4:04 "Can't Come Back" (LP version) – 4:03
European maxi-CD single "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP version) – 4:04 "Can't Come Back" (LP version) – 4:03 "Don't Think I'm Not" (radio edit) – 3:50 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Ear Kandi remix) – 4:02
Australian CD single "Don't Think I'm Not" (radio edit) – 3:50 "Don't Think I'm Not" (LP version) – 4:04 "Don't Think I'm Not" (hip hop remix) – 4:27 "Don't Think I'm Not" (Ear Kandi remix) – 4:02 "What I'm Gon' Do to You" (LP version) – 3:50
Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the US maxi-CD single liner notes.
Studios Recorded at Triangle Sound Studios (Atlanta, Georgia) Mixed at Larrabee North (North Hollywood, California)
Personnel Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs – writing, MIDI and sound, production, recording Kandi Burruss – writing, vocals, background vocals, production, vocal production Katrina Willis – writing, background vocals, vocal production Bernard Edwards Jr. – writing, MIDI and sound (as Focus) Brian Smith – recording Kevin "KD" Davis – mixing
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2000–2001)PeakpositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)17Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)43
Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionUK Singles (OCC)131US Billboard Hot 10086US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)80US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)20 Chart (2001)PositionAustralia (ARIA)97US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)74
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJuly 11, 2000Urban radioColumbiaJuly 18, 2000Rhythmic contemporary radioAugust 15, 2000Contemporary hit radioAugust 18, 2000Don't Think I'm Not (Single) Amazon.comNew ZealandSeptember 25, 2000United KingdomOctober 30, 2000CD
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