Name: Anytime
Brand: Umgd/Motown
SKU: 863579
Price: 11.87 USD
Availability: InStock

Performer Notes

"Anytime" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. "The Only One For Me" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Personnel includes: Brian McKnight (vocals, various instruments); Mase (rap vocals); Anthony Nance, Peter Black (various instruments); Tom Hemby (classical guitar); Jerry McPherson, Dann Huff (guitar); Keith Thomas (piano, synthesizer, bass programming); Cory Rooney (keyboards); Mark Hammond, Rodney Jerkins, Poke & Tone, The Characters (drum programming); Kelly Price, Lisa Cochran, Kim Fleming, Willie Max, DJ Clue, Troy Taylor (background vocals).
Producers include: Brian McKnight, Sean Combs, Keith Thomas, Peter Black, Stevie J.
Engineers include: Chris Wood, Axel Niehaus, Joe Perrera.
Pricipally recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, California; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California; Bennett House, Franklin, Tennessee; The Hit Factory and Crave Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: Brian McKnight (keyboards, keyboard programming, background vocals); Mase (rap vocals); Dann Huff, Jerry McPherson (guitar); Tom Hemby (classical guitar); John Wittenberg, James Getzoff, Anatoly Rosinsky, Harris Goldman, Barbara Porter, Ken Yerke, Joy Lyle, Ralph Morrison III, Bob Peterson, Murray Adler, John Scanlon, Jay Rosen, Bruce Dukov, Peter Kent, Armen Garabedian, Michael Markman, Susan Chatman, Berj Garabedian, Ronald Clark, Endre Granat, Haim Shtrum (violin); Scott Haupert, Marla Newman, Janet Lakatos, Bob Becker , Denyse Buffum (viola); Rudy Stein, Daniel Smith, Chris Ermacoff, Suzie Katayama, Larry Corbett, Steve Richards (cello); Louise de Tullio, Geri Rotella (alto flute); Gary Bovyer (bass clarinet); Jon Clarke (English horn); Rick Baptist (trumpet, cornet); David Duke , Joe Meyer , Brad Warnaar (French horn); Keith Thomas (piano, synthesizer, bass programming); Corey Rooney (keyboards); Daniel Greco , Bob Zimmitti, Don Williams (percussion); The Characters, Anthony Nance, Mark Hammond, Poke & Tone, Rodney Jerkins (drum programming); DJ Clue?, Kelly Price, Lisa Cochran, Troy Taylor, Kim Fleming (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Bob Brockmann; Mick Guzauski; Paul Logus; Richard Travali; Brant Biles.
Recording information: Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA; Bennett House, Franklin, TN; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; Carribean Sound Basin, Trinidad; Crave Studios, NY; Daddy's House Recording Studios, New York, NY; Hit Factory, NY.
Photographer: James Minchin.
Unknown Contributor Role: Dave Reitzas.
Arrangers: Keith Thomas ; Peter Black.
Brian McKnight's smooth vocals, melodic keyboard-based tunes and honest lyrics help define a style of R&B that has been scarce in the '90s. On his third set, McKnight continues to touch the heart with his soulful grooves and heartfelt ballads. Although a guest appearance from Mase on "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" makes for a great pop hit, McKnight's true musical talent and vocal ability replace R&B's usual connection with hip-hop on ANYTIME. Songs like "Could" and "Anytime" use the slow love song formula while "Everytime We Say Goodbye" and "You Got The Bomb" remind listeners what smooth up-tempo R&B should sound like.

Professional Reviews

The Source (11/97, p.174) - "...Brian McKnight refuses to forsake his talent and submit to the superficial rah-rah that plagues his genre....He still maintains his lover-boy steez...proving that the Luther Vandross of our time can also make us dance."

Album: Anytime
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Anytime	More Info...
2)	Could	More Info...
3)	You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)	More Info...
4)	Show Me The Way Back To Your Heart	More Info...
5)	Everytime We Say Goodbye	More Info...
6)	You Got The Bomb	More Info...
7)	Hold Me	More Info...
8)	The Only One For Me	More Info...
9)	Til I Get Over You	More Info...
10)	I Belong To You	More Info...
11)	Jam Knock	More Info...
12)	When The Chariot Comes	More Info...

Album: Anytime
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Anytime	More Info...
2)	Could	More Info...
3)	You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)	More Info...
4)	Show Me The Way Back To Your Heart	More Info...
5)	Everytime We Say Goodbye	More Info...
6)	You Got The Bomb	More Info...
7)	Hold Me	More Info...
8)	The Only One For Me	More Info...
9)	Til I Get Over You	More Info...
10)	I Belong To You	More Info...
11)	Jam Knock	More Info...
12)	When The Chariot Comes	More Info...