"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."Connell, Claudia (22 February 1998). " 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 Röh – Rhodes piano Bernard Löhr – engineering Ramus – engineering assistant

Charts

Weekly charts +1998 weekly chart performance for "Be Alone No More"Chart (1998)PositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.165Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)46 Poland (Music & Media) 18 Airplay (Music & Media) 14UK Airplay (Music Week) 19

+1999 weekly chart performance for "Be Alone No More"/"Holding Back the Years"Chart (1999)PositionSpain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)40UK Singles (OCC)11UK Airplay (Music Week) 36

Year-end charts +1998 year-end chart performance for "Be Alone No More"Chart (1998)PositionBrazil (Crowley) 64UK Singles (OCC)112UK Urban (Music Week)14

+1999 year-end chart performance for "Be Alone No More"Chart (1999)PositionRomania (Romanian Top 100)97UK Singles (OCC)165UK Club Chart (Music Week)26UK Pop (Music Week)19

Certifications

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 and initially started the project with fellow Liverpool producers Midnight City before taking it to 3 Beat label-mate George.

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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