Be Alone No More
Introduction "'''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. 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 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." Claudia Connell from ''News of the World'' declared it "a superb debut single which blends hip-hop and R&B with sophisticated, soulful harmonies."
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 Röh – Rhodes piano*Bernard Löhr – engineering*Ramus – engineering assistant
Charts ===Weekly charts===+1998 weekly chart performance for "Be Alone No More"Chart (1998)Position+1999 weekly chart performance for "Be Alone No More"/"Holding Back the Years"Chart (1999)PositionUK Singles (OCC)11===Year-end charts===+1998 year-end chart performance for "Be Alone No More"Chart (1998)PositionUK Urban (''Music Week'')14+1999 year-end chart performance for "Be Alone No More"Chart (1999)PositionRomania (Romanian Top 100) 97UK Club Chart (''Music Week'')26UK Pop (''Music Week'')19
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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======Charts===Chart (2015)PeakPositionUS Dance Club Songs (Billboard)4===Certifications======Release history=== Region Date Format Label Ireland 30 September 2015 Digital download 3 Beat Productions United Kingdom 2 October 2015
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