"I'm in the Mood" is a song by American singer and songwriter CeCe Peniston, released in December 1993, by A&M Records, as the first commercial single from her second studio album, Thought 'Ya Knew (1994). The composition scored the singer her fourth number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and also entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot R&B chart, peaking at number seven. On the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100, the song peaked at number 32 and 28, respectively. In Europe, "I'm in the Mood" made number 16 on the UK Top 75, as well as entering the top 30 in the Netherlands and Switzerland. The music video was directed by Antoine Fuqua. In a 2011 interview for Boy Culture, TypePad's blogging service, Peniston disclosed that she had actually expected a better reception of the single.

A special extended remix of "Keep On Walkin'", one of the Peniston's previous singles, appeared on the B-side.

Critical reception Jose F. Promis from AllMusic described "I'm in the Mood" as "fun, jazzy, finger-snapping R&B". Upon the release, Larry Flick from Billboard magazine declared it as "a chipper, hiybound jack/pop tune that is rhythmically similar to her previous hit, 'Keep On Walkin''. The difference lies within the song's bouncy chorus and in her more flexible, well-developed vocal." He concluded, "Excellent single is proof that lightning can certainly strike twice." Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report wrote, "Who better to get audiences in a groove mood than the one-time Miss Phoenix? Some very cool mixes are sure to keep this track fresh all the way into summer." Another Gavin Report editor, Annette M. Lai, named it one of the "outstanding" tracks of the Thought 'Ya Knew album. Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Finally, CeCe is riding the radio charts again with a dance single which at first seems to lack that pop sparkle of her old song material. Consider that the logical process of maturity."

Andy Beevers from Music Week stated, "After lying low in 1993, Ce Ce Peniston is poised to kick off 1994 in fine style with this single" that is "almost as infectious as her first hits", and "a Top 40 contender." A reviewer from People Magazine said that her "triumphant wail" is "harnessed" on the song, viewing it as "conneet-the-dots dance pop". Tim Jeffery from the Record Mirror Dance Update wrote that Peniston "seems to have got that knack of combining impossibly catchy and uplifting songs with dancefloor appeal". Mark Frith from Smash Hits gave it a score of four out of five, complimenting it as "another energic piano-laden number with her trademark wonderful vocals and one of those nagging basslines." Mike Joyce from The Washington Post felt songs like "I'm in the Mood" "are catchy and clever dance tracks, all right, and savvy too".Joyce, Mike (April 24, 1994). "Peniston and Nate': Disco Divas for the '90s". The Washington Post. p. G08.

Credits and personnel CeCe Peniston – lead/back vocal, vocal arrangement, executive producer Steven Nikolas – writer, vocal arrangement Brendon Sibley – writer, vocal arrangement Carsten Schack – writer, mix, producer Kenneth Karlin – writer, producer Mich Hedin Hansen – writer, co-producer Steve Hurley – writer, remix, edits, additional producer David Morales – reproduction, mix, additional drums, percussion Marc Williams – remix Jere M.C. – remix Sir Jinx – remix Dave Way – mix

Johny Rogers – additional keyboards Eric Kupper – keyboard programming Jamie Principle – additional edits Rodney Miller – additional guitar Scott Ahaus – remix engineer Jeff Lewis – engineer David Sussman – engineer Doug Micheal – engineer Darryl D. Dobson – engineer Greg Mull – engineer Manny Lehman – executive producer Damon Jones – executive producer Studio 56 – studio Westlake, Los Angeles, California – studio River North Recording, Chicago, Illinois – mix Quad Studios, (New York City) – mix Tanglewood Studios, Chicago – mix Larabee Studios, West L.A., California – mix Star Trax Recording, Chicago, Illinois – mix Steven and Brendon Songs/Casadida Publishing (ASCAP) – publisher EMI Virgin Music – publisher, admin

Additional credits "Crazy Love" "Keep On Walkin'" "[Searchin'"

Track listings and formats

7", US, #31458 0498 7 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "Keep On Walkin'" (Special Extended Mix) - 5:36

7", UK, #580 454-7 CS, UK, #580 454-4 CD3, JP, Promo, #PODM-1021 "I'm in the Mood" (UK Radio Mix) - 3:55 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 7" Mix) - 4:20

CD, DE, #580 498-2 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (UK Radio Mix) - 3:55

CD, AU, #580 460-2 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (Jinx Mix) - 4:29 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Edit) - 3:57

CS, US, #31458 0460 4 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (Jinx Mix) - 4:29 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Club) - 7:24

12", EU & UK, #580 455-1 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Mix) - 7:10 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. 12" Mix) - 6:19 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 12" Mix) - 4:48 "Searchin'" (Silk In The House Mix) - 6:27

MCD, EU, #580 499-2 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (UK Radio Mix) - 3:55 "I'm in the Mood" (Jinx Mix) - 4:29 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 12" Mix) - 4:48

MCD, US, #31458 0483 2 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Club) - 7:24 "I'm in the Mood" (Original Mix) - 4:08 "Keep On Walkin'" (Special Extended Mix) - 5:36

12", US, #31458 0461 1 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Club) - 7:24 "I'm in the Mood" (Classic Vocal Mix) - 9:09 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. 12" Mix) - 6:19 "I'm in the Mood" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 6:10 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 12" Mix) - 4:48 "I'm in the Mood" (The Mood Mix) - 7:23

MCD, UK, #580 455-2 MCD, UK, Promo, #580 455-2DJ "I'm in the Mood" (UK Radio Mix) - 3:55 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Mix) - 7:10 "I'm in the Mood" (Classic Vocal Mix) - 9:09 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. 12" Mix) - 6:19 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 12" Mix) - 4:48

MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8234 2 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 "I'm in the Mood" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 6:10 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 7" Mix) - 4:20 "I'm in the Mood" (Jinx Mix) - 4:29 "I'm in the Mood" (Original Mix) - 4:08 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Edit) - 3:57

12", EU, Double, Promo, #AMYDJ455 12", UK, Double, Promo, #AMY 455 DJ "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Mix) - 7:10 "I'm in the Mood" (Classic Vocal Mix) - 9:09 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. 12" Mix) - 6:19 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 12" Mix) - 4:48 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Club) - 7:24 "I'm in the Mood" (The Mood Mix) - 7:23 "I'm in the Mood" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 6:10 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul Instrumental) - 3:22

12", US, Double, Promo, #31458 8226 1 "I'm in the Mood" (The Mood Mix) - 7:23 "I'm in the Mood" (Classic Vocal Mix) - 9:09 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. 12" Mix) - 6:19 "I'm in the Mood" (Old Skool 12" Mix) - 6:10 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul 12" Mix) - 4:48 "I'm in the Mood" (Hip Hop Mix) - 4:28 "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th Instrumental) - 4:26 "I'm in the Mood" (In Da Soul Instrumental) - 3:22 "I'm in the Mood" (The Mood Mix) - 7:23 "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Dub) - 6:53 "I'm in the Mood" (Old Skool Instrumental) - 4:48

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1994)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)197Canada Retail Singles (The Record)10Canada Top Singles (RPM)For peak positions of "I'm In The Mood" single in Canadian RPM 100 chart, use the first link. For its peak position in RPM 10 Dance/Urban chart, use the second link. Note: Up to 1994 RPM published only Top 10 positions for dance/urban category, since 1995 Top 30 list is effective.88Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)8Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 53Europe (European Dance Radio)3Europe (European Hit Radio)21Germany (Media Control Charts)For peak positions of "I'm In The Mood" single in Germany, use either the musicline.de, or the charts.de link.68Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)For peak positions of "I'm In The Mood" single in the Netherlands, follow the Dutch Top 40, or the Single Top 100 link, depending on a preferred chart list. Both are considered as the official charts in the country, however 'Nederlands Top 40' does not provide an albums chart. Note: When using the Dutch Top 40 link, click at the song's title to view its highest position placed in section called 'positieverloop'.25Netherlands (Single Top 100)22Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)29UK Singles (OCC)For peak positions of "I'm In The Mood" single in UK, choose the singles link, or the OfficialCharts link to view full run of the single in England.16UK Airplay (Music Week)10UK Dance (Music Week)4UK Club Chart (Music Week) 3US Billboard Hot 100For peak positions of "I'm In The Mood" in the US, use the general links, and/or, in order to view there not-listed top positions, respectively additional information such as peak date(s) and/or weeks spent on chart(s), you will have to subscribe to billboard.biz website to vie also the specific billboard.biz links.32US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)1US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)7US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)24US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)20US Cash Box Top 10028

Year-end charts Chart (1994)PositionEurope (European Dance Radio)22US Top Dance Music Club Play Singles (Billboard)To check the US year-end positions of "I'm in the Mood" single, only billboard.biz subscribers will access the specific billboard.biz links.44US Top Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)42US Top R&B Singles (Billboard)42US Top R&B Singles Airplay (Billboard)31

See also List of number-one dance singles of 1994 (U.S.)

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