"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. It was written by Isaac Phillips, Paris Davis, Sean Bryant, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, and Norwood for her second studio album Never Say Never (1998). Production was handled by Jerkins, with additional production from Norwood.
Billboard editor Chuck Taylor called "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" a "summery, you-can-sing-along-with-the-hook record." He compared the favorably to Norwood's debut single "I Wanna Be Down," citing it "hypnotic," and found that her "rougher-than-usual vocals styles at times even sound like Mary J. Blige."[5] Da’Shan Smith from Revolt declared the song one of Never Say Never's "outstanding cuts" and found that it recalls "the '94 days of Brandy, but elevated it for the '98 present and subsequent future."[6][7]
Music video
A music video for "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" was filmed by German director Martin Weisz. A Matrix-themed clip, it begins with people walking in front of a building and later on a sidewalk. They pause periodically and speed up as Norwood sings.[8] Weisz also directed a video for the remix version of the song, featuring Norwood, Shaunta, and Da Brat singing as people walk by on a pedestrian walk.[9]
Track listings
US CD single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" (remix radio edit)
4:03
2.
"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" (album version)
4:29
3.
"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" (remix instrumental)
4:05
International CD single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Never Say Never" (Jazz Animal Remix)
4:25
2.
"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" (remix)
3:59
3.
"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" (album version)
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