Anytime (Nu-Birth song) explained

Anytime
Type:	single
Artist:	Nu-Birth
Released:	1996/1997
Genre:	UK garage, house
Length:	6:25
Label:	XL Recordings, Locked On
Producer:	Danny Harrison, Julian Jonah
Next Title:	Can't Stop
Next Year:	1999

"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.

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

Notes and References

Web site: Anytime (Original Mix) by Nu Birth on WhoSampled. WhoSampled.
Web site: The 12 best late-90s UK garage records. Mixmag.
Web site: 10 underground UK garage classics that still sound fresh today. Red Bull.
Web site: Official UK Dance Singles Chart (31 August 1997 - 06 September 1997). Official Charts Company.
Web site: NU-BIRTH | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. Official Charts.