Anytime (Nu-Birth song)

"Anytime" is a song by Nu-Birth, an alias of UK garage duo 187 Lockdown. The song features Janette Sewell on vocals. It was first released in 1996 on Nu Jak Recordings then as an official single in 1997 via XL Recordings/Locked On, reaching No. 48 on the UK Singles Chart. A re-release the following year featuring new mixes peaked seven places higher at No. 41. The 1997 release also reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.

"Anytime"
Single by Nu-Birth
Released1996/1997
GenreUK garage, house
Length6:25
LabelXL Recordings, Locked On
Songwriter(s)Danny Harrison, Julian Jonah
Producer(s)Danny Harrison, Julian Jonah
Nu-Birth singles chronology
"Anytime"
(1996)		 "Can't Stop"
(1999)

The song samples Julian Jonah's Funky Love Dub mix of Richard Darbyshire's "Wherever Love Is Found", as well as vocals from Impromp2's "Get Me Off".[1]

Mixmag included "Anytime" in their list of the "12 best late-90s UK garage records".[2]

Redbull.com included the song in their "Honorable mentions" list of "underground UK garage classics that still sound fresh today".[3]

Track listing
UK 12" (1997)
A1. "Anytime" (Nu-Vocal Mix) - 6:25
A2. "Anytime" (Tuff & Jam's Kick Dub) - 6:24
B1. "Anytime" (Gant Mix) - 6:30
B2. "Anytime" (Original Mix) - 6:25
UK 12" (1998)
A1. "Anytime" (Rhythm Masters Mix) - 7:10
A2. "Anytime" (Dem 2 Nice 'N' Sleazy Mix) - 6:22
B1. "Anytime" (Tuff & Jam's Kick Dub) - 6:50
B2. "Anytime" (Original Mix) - 6:25

Charts
Chart (1997) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 48
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[5] 1
Chart (1998) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[6] 41

References
  1. "Anytime (Original Mix) by Nu Birth on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
  2. "The 12 best late-90s UK garage records". Mixmag.
  3. "10 underground UK garage classics that still sound fresh today". Red Bull.
  4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  5. "Official UK Dance Singles Chart (31 August 1997 - 06 September 1997)". Official Charts Company.
  6. "NU-BIRTH | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.


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