Wish I Didn't Miss You

"Wish I Didn't Miss You" is a song by American recording artist Angie Stone. It was written by Ivan Matias and Andrea Martin for Stone's second studio album, Mahogany Soul (2001), while production was helmed by Matias, Martin 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. It was the last song ever played at Space nightclub in Ibiza on October 3, 2016. It was played by Carl Cox.[1]

"Wish I Didn't Miss You"
Single by Angie Stone
from the album Mahogany Soul
Released	June 24, 2002 (2002-06-24)
Genre	R&B neo soul
Length	4:30
Label	J
Songwriter(s)	Andrea Martin Ivan Matias Leon Huff Gene McFadden John Whitehead
Producer(s)	Ivan Matias Andrea Martin Angie Stone Swizz Beatz
Angie Stone singles chronology
"Brotha" (2002) "Wish I Didn't Miss You" (2002) "More Than a Woman" (2002)

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."[2] Similarly, Barry Walters from Rolling Stone declared it the album's "knockout track".[3] 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 be worried. Sad but true".[4]

Chart performance

Remixed by Hex Hector and Mac Quayle, "Wish I Didn't Miss You" became a successful club hit and gay anthem.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[6] 7 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 19 Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[8] 3 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 76 Germany (Official German Charts)[10] 94 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[11] 5 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] 45 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[13] 16 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[14] 54 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 30 UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[16] 7 US Billboard Hot 100[17] 79 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[18] The Remixes 1 US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[19] The Remixes 11 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] 31

Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position Australia Club Chart (ARIA)[21] 35 Australia Dance (ARIA)[22] 17 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[23] 67

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[24]	Silver	200,000
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

1. Coultate, Aaron (October 3, 2016). "RA: Listen to the last-ever tune played at Space Ibiza – Feed". Resident Advisor. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
2. Promis, Jose F. "Mahogany Soul – Angie Stone". AllMusic. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
3. Walters, Barry (October 30, 2001). "Angie Stone: Mahogany Soul". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 4, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
4. Aaron, Charles (2003-01-01). "Singles of The Year". Spin. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
5. Blacklow, Jeremy (2004-07-20). "Back To Stone Age". The Advocate. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
6. "Australian-charts.com – Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
7. "Ultratop.be – Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
8. "Ultratop.be – Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
9. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 32. August 3, 2002. p. 7. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
10. "Offiziellecharts.de – Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
11. "week 32 (10 augustus 2002)" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
12. "Dutchcharts.nl – Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
13. "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 42, saptamina 21.10–27.10, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on February 17, 2005. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
14. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
16. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
17. "Angie Stone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
18. "Angie Stone Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
19. "Angie Stone Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
20. "Angie Stone Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
21. "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Club Chart 2002". ARIA. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
22. "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Dance Singles 2002". ARIA. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
23. "Jaaroverzichten 2002" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
24. "British single certifications – Angie Stone – Wish I Didn't Miss You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 3, 2020.

External links

• Angie Stone discography at Discogs