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Be Alone No More
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Be Alone No More
| cover = Another Level - Be Alone No More.jpeg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Another Level featuring Jay-Z
| album = Another Level
| released =
| recorded = 1997
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = R&B
| length = 4:02
| label = Northwestside
| writer =
| producer = Cutfather & Joe
| chronology = Another Level
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Freak Me
| next_year = 1998
| misc =
}}
"'Be Alone No More'" is the debut single by British R&B vocal quartet Another Level, released on 16 February 1998. It is from their eponymous debut album (1998), and features American rapper Jay-Z. 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. 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".
Critical reception
Claudia Connell from 'News of the World' declared "Be Alone No More" "a superb debut single which blends hip-hop and R&B with sophisticated, soulful harmonies."Connell, Claudia (22 February 1998). "[0] Single review; The Goss The Biz". 'News of the World'.
Track listing
#"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
*Steven Dubin songwriting
*Andrea Martin songwriting
*Ivan Matias songwriting
*Cutfather & Joe production
*Joe Belmaati keyboard, programming, engineering
*Tue Rh Rhodes piano
*Bernard Lhr engineering
*Ramus engineering assistant
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Philip George and Anton Powers version
In 2015, "Be Alone No More" was covered by British producers Philip George and Anton Powers, retitled "'Alone No More'". 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.Track listings
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References
Category:1997 songs
Category:1998 debut singles
Category:Songs written by Andrea Martin (musician)
Category:Another Level (band) songs
Category:Jay-Z songs
Category:2015 singles
Category:Philip George (DJ) songs
Category:Anton Powers songs
Category:Songs written by Ivan Matias
Category:Number-one singles in Scotland
Category:Song recordings produced by Cutfather & Joe
Category:3 Beat Records singles
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