Alone_No_More_(song)

Be Alone No More

Be Alone No More

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"Be Alone No More" is the debut single by British R&B vocal quartet Another Level, released on 16 February 1998 by Northwestside Records. It is from their eponymous debut album (1998), and features American rapper Jay-Z.[1] The song was written by Steven Dubin, Andrea Martin and Ivan Matias. In 1999, it was released a second time in remix form together with a cover of the Simply Red song "Holding Back the Years". The two releases peaked at number six and number eleven in the UK respectively.[2] Several UK garage remixes were also released, such as the 'Dubmonsters Mix' and 'Another Groove Mix'. The latter is a mashup with Double 99's "RipGroove".[3]

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Critical reception

A reviewer from Music Week gave "Be Alone No More" four out of five, writing, "This time last year, Public Demand were the new UK R&B hopefuls, but failed to make an impact. This year's contenders debut with a delicious ballad and could reach a higher level."[4] Claudia Connell from News of the World declared it "a superb debut single which blends hip-hop and R&B with sophisticated, soulful harmonies."[5]

Track listing

  1. "Be Alone No More" (C&J Radio Mix) – 4:02
  2. "Be Alone No More" (Blacksmith Skate & Roll Mix) – 5:28
  3. "Be Alone No More" (Another Groove Mix) – 6:10
  4. "Be Alone No More" (Blacksmith's R'n'B Radio Rub) – 6:21

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Philip George and Anton Powers version

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In 2015, "Be Alone No More" was covered by British producers Philip George and Anton Powers, retitled "Alone No More".[14] It debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, number 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart and number 1 on the Scottish Singles Chart. It was released on 2 October 2015 as a digital download in the UK through 3 Beat Records.

Background

Powers had been toying with the idea of remixing "Be Alone No More" for several years before meeting George who suggested it be a good idea. They then covered the song, with George producing the single and Powers singing the lyrics.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Alone No More" was first released onto YouTube on 10 September 2015 at a total length of three minutes and three seconds.

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References

  1. Baker, Ernest (2013-03-19). "Another Level's "Be Alone No More" Remix (1998) - Jay-Z's 25 Best Guest Verses on Remixes". Complex. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  2. "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 7 February 1998. p. 12. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  3. Connell, Claudia (22 February 1998). "[0] Single review; The Goss The Biz". News of the World.
  4. "The Urban Top 40 Of 1998" (PDF). Music Week. January 9, 1999. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  5. "Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 1999" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on January 22, 2005.
  6. "Club Chart Top 50 Tracks of 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 22 January 2000. p. 32. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  7. "Pop Top 20 Tracks of 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 22 January 2000. p. 32. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  8. "Phillip George - Dance Club Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

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