Wish I Didn't Miss You
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"Wish I Didn't Miss You" is a song by American recording artist Angie Stone. It was written by Andrea Martin and Ivan Matias for Stone's second studio album Mahogany Soul (2002), while production was helmed by Martin, Matias, Stone and Swizz Beatz. The song features an interpolated composition of The O'Jays's 1972 record "Back Stabbers" as written by Leon Huff, Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead.
Critical reception
Jose F. Promis from Allmusic wrote that Mahogany Soul's "true gem is the smoldering, gorgeous, aching "Wish I Didn't Miss You," which pulls forward with an unstoppable beat and features a stellar, yearning performance from Miss Stone."[1] Similarly, Barry Walters from Rolling Stone declared it the album's "knockout track".[2] Spin magazine ranked the song among the 20 best singles of 2002 and wrote: "If Angie were skinny, Whitney would be unnecessary and Mary J. would worried. Sad but true".[3]
Chart performance
Remixed by Hex Hector and Mac Quayle, "Wish I Didn't Miss You" became a successful club hit and gay anthem.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 7 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 19 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7] | 3 |
| songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS | 94 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] | 45 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 30 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 79 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 31 |
References
- ^ Promis, Jose F. "Mahogany Soul – Angie Stone". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ Walters, Barry (October 30, 2001). "Angie Stone: Mahogany Soul". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on April 4, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
- ^ Aaron, Charles (2003-01-01). "Singles of The Year". Spin. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
- ^ Blacklow, Jeremy (2004-07-20). "Back To Stone Age". The Advocate. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
- ^ "Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ "Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ "Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Angie Stone" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ "Angie Stone: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- ^ "Angie Stone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ "Angie Stone Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ^ "Angie Stone Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
External links
- Angie Stone discography at Discogs