Not My Neighbour

"Not My Neighbour" is a song by New Zealand musician Niko Walters, released as a single in August 2020. The song was a success in New Zealand, reaching number four and becoming the 17th most successful song in New Zealand in 2021. In 2021, a new version was recorded featuring American R&B singer Kiana Ledé.

"Not My Neighbour"
Single by Niko Walters
from the album Escape
Released21 August 2020 (2020-08-21)
Genrecontemporary R&B
Length3:53
LabelUniversal Music New Zealand
Songwriter(s)
  • Brandford Fisher
  • Conrad Fisher
  • Joshua Fisher
  • Matiu Walters
  • Tyler Fisher
Producer(s)
Niko Walters singles chronology
"Escape"
(2020)		 "Not My Neighbour"
(2020)		 "Close My Eyes"
(2020)
Kiana Ledé singles chronology
"Only Fan"
(2020)		 "Not My Neighbour"
(2021)		 "Ur Best Friend"
(2021)
Music video
"Not My Neighbour" on YouTube

Background and writing

During the writing sessions for Walters' debut album Escape, he wanted to create an experimental song, different from his typical soul-inspired songs.[1] Walters was inspired by the written works of Leonard Cohen and films by Quentin Tarantino to create a song that told a story using detailed visual imagery, as a way to "put a different spin on a classic love song".[2][3] Walters worked with producer and musician Rory Noble and singer-songwriter Mikey Dam to produce the song.[4][5]

Composition

"Not My Neighbour" is a contemporary R&B song,[6] that describes a love story using the metaphor of a police hunt.[7]

Release

"Not My Neighbour" was released as the second single from Escape on 21 August 2020.[4][8] After the success of the song, American R&B singer Kiana Ledé collaborated with Walters to produce a new version of the song. Walters felt that "Not My Neighbour" was "an unusual song that doesn't really fit the style of everyone's vocal and feel", but Ledé's style was a good fit after she called him and discussed her ideas for the new version of the song.[9] The new version was released on 16 April 2021.[10]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]

  • Chris Chetland – mastering engineer
  • Mikey Dam – writer
  • Ryan Hobbs – writer
  • Rory Noble – producer, mixer, writer
  • Niko Walters – writer

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] 2× Platinum 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Thorne, Richard (2020). "Niko Walters: Escape To The Neighbours". NZ Musician. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  2. Lee, Jiwoo (12 April 2021). "Exclusive: Niko Walters on how music is in his blood and his album". Remix Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. "Niko Walters Dishes Up A Little Bit Of Funk With His Single 'Not My Neighbour'". More FM. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. "NIKO WALTERS - Not My Neighbour". Mai FM. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. Tyson, Jessica (5 February 2021). "Emerging singer-songwriter from Taranaki takes number one spot". Te Ao Māori News. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  6. Ward, Steven (20 April 2021). "Niko Walters taps Kiana Ledé for a lush new rework of "Not My Neighbour"". Grimy Goods. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  7. Tetlow, Max (8 December 2020). "For Niko Walters, the pressure doesn't change the passion". The Spinoff. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  8. "Not My Neighbour - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  9. "Niko Walters Announces "Not My Neighbour" Remix With R&B Star Kiana Ledé!". New Zealand Music Commission. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  10. "Not My Neighbour (feat. Kiana Ledé) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  11. "Credits / Not My Neighbour". Tidal. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  12. "Niko Walters – Not My Neighbour". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  13. "END OF YEAR CHARTS 2021". NZ Music Charts. RMNZ. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  14. "New Zealand single certifications – Niko Walters featuring Kiana Ledé – Not My Neighbour". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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