Not That Kinda Girl
JoJo
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Yeah Yeah [Chorus:] I'm not your every day, around the way Don't go bar-hoppin', chillin' on the block On a cell phone frontin', Never that, cause I'm not that kinda girl I need to know how you roll And how you get down, no drama Drop my money in the bank Take me home and meet your mama Can you handle that? Cause I'm that kinda girl I'm that kinda girl Boy you ain't impressin' me With your jewelry, your designer clothes Or the games that you try to play Think you need to know, I got my own Dont need you for your dough Hearin' me, maybe then we can flow, let me know Make me smile, maybe we can chill Keep it real, show me something I can feel Cause I'm not your average ordinary type Could you be that kinda guy I like? [Chorus] Every time I be up at the spot, chilling with my crew We'll be hanging out, get in a little late You start bugging out I don't think it's fair You don't like the clothes I wear How I do my hair I don't really care But it's not for you And I ain't got nothin' to prove There cant be any us, if there can't be any trust Nothin' to discuss, no doubt I'm not that kinda girl to let you play me out [Chorus] You might take me shopping, but I'm not your property If I don't like it, I decided I can make it on my own As long as we disagree to agree Down for you and you're down for me Baby I'm what you want and we can build a love so strong [Chorus] Oh oh oh oh Not That Kinda Girl Oh oh oh oh Not That Kinda Girl Oh oh oh oh Do you know what kinda girl I am? Oh oh oh oh I'm that kinda girl Oh yeah
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12 facts about this song
Release"Not That Kinda Girl" was the second single taken from JoJo's debut album, "JoJo," which was released in 2004.
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SongwritersThe song was written by a team of songwriters that included JoJo herself, along with Neely Dinkins Jr., B. Cola Pietro, Balewa Muhammad, and Sylvester Jordan Jr.
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StyleClassified as R&B and pop, this song reflects JoJo's youthful yet soulful style.
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Chart PerformanceThe single was less successful than JoJo's debut single "Leave (Get Out)," peaking at number 85 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 49 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. However, it did reach the top 40 in Ireland and the UK.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Not That Kinda Girl" was directed by Erik White and featured JoJo as a teenager attending a house party.
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Critic ReceptionCritics generally gave positive reviews to the song, commending JoJo's vocal performance and the song’s upbeat tempo.
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Live PerformancesJoJo often performed "Not That Kinda Girl" in live concerts and TV appearances during her promotional tour for the album.
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Album PerformanceDespite the single's moderate performance, JoJo's debut album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 4 million copies worldwide to date.
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Age FactAt the time of the release, JoJo was one of the youngest solo artists to have a number-one single in the United States. She was only 13 when she recorded “Not That Kinda Girl.”
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RecordingMany parts of the album, including this song, were recorded in The Hit Factory Miami, Florida, a popular recording studio for many famous artists.
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InspirationsJoJo has often cited artists like Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Whitney Houston as her inspirations, and this can be heard in her strong and soulful vocal performance in "Not That Kinda Girl."
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LegacyDespite the varying success of her singles, JoJo is considered an important figure in 2000s pop culture, and "Not That Kinda Girl" was a significant part of her early career. The song continues to be popular among fans and is considered a classic JoJo track.
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