"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]
| "Be Alone No More" | ||||
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| Single by Another Level featuring Jay-Z | ||||
| from the album Another Level | ||||
| Released | 16 February 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | Northwestside | |||
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| Producer(s) | Cutfather & Joe | |||
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| Jay-Z singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Be Alone No More" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception edit
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 edit
- "Be Alone No More" (C&J Radio Mix) – 4:02
- "Be Alone No More" (Blacksmith Skate & Roll Mix) – 5:28
- "Be Alone No More" (Another Groove Mix) – 6:10
- "Be Alone No More" (Blacksmith's R'n'B Radio Rub) – 6:21
Personnel edit
- Steven Dubin – songwriting
- Andrea Martin – songwriting
- Ivan Matias – songwriting
- Cutfather & Joe – production
- Joe Belmaati – keyboard, programming, engineering
- Tue Röh – Rhodes piano
- Bernard Löhr – engineering
- Ramus – engineering assistant
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Philip George and Anton Powers version edit
| "Alone No More" | ||||
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| Single by Philip George and Anton Powers | ||||
| Released | 30 September 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Deep house | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
| Label | 3 Beat Productions | |||
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| Producer(s) | Philip George | |||
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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 edit
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 edit
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.
Track listings edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alone No More" | 2:53 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Alone No More" (Extended Mix) | 4:17 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Alone No More" (Danny Bond Remix) | 5:39 |
| 2. | "Alone No More" (Midnight City Remix) | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Alone No More" (Ferreck Dawn Remix) | 5:32 |
| 4. | "Alone No More" (Ferreck Dawn Vocal Dub) | 5:32 |
| 5. | "Alone No More" (DubRocca Remix) | 4:58 |
| 6. | "Alone No More" (George Whyman Remix) | 5:12 |
| 7. | "Alone No More" (Etherwood Remix) | 5:13 |
| 8. | "Alone No More" (PBD & Jack Shizzle Remix) | 4:45 |
| 9. | "Alone No More" (Tom Zanetti & K.O. Kane Remix) | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Alone No More" (Distant Light Remix) | 2:57 |
| 11. | "Alone No More" (Dexcell Remix) | 5:06 |
| 12. | "Alone No More" (Philip George's 5am Mix) | 6:27 |
| 13. | "Alone No More" (Tazer Remix) | 3:35 |
Charts edit
| Chart (2015) | Peak Position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] | 62 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[16] | 63 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[17] | 65 |
| Scotland (OCC)[18] | 1 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[19] | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 4 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[21] | 4 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Ireland | 30 September 2015 | Digital download | 3 Beat Productions |
| United Kingdom | 2 October 2015 |
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company - Another Level - Be Alone No More". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ^ "Another Level's 'Be Alone No More (Another Groove Mix)' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
- ^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 7 February 1998. p. 12. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ Connell, Claudia (22 February 1998). "[0] Single review; The Goss The Biz". News of the World.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "The Urban Top 40 Of 1998" (PDF). Music Week. January 9, 1999. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 1999" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on January 22, 2005.
- ^ "Club Chart Top 50 Tracks of 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 22 January 2000. p. 32. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Pop Top 20 Tracks of 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 22 January 2000. p. 32. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Another Love – Be Alone No More". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Soul Food | Release information | Phillip George & Anton Powers: Alone No More". Music-house.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ^ "Philip George and Anton Powers – Alone No More" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Philip George and Anton Powers – Alone No More" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 40, 2015". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Phillip George - Dance Club Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ^ "British single certifications – Philip George & Anton Powers – Alone No More". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 22 May 2020.