Studio Album · No. 3
Anytime Songwriting Credits by Brian McKnight
Produced by Brian McKnight, Peter Black, Sean Combs, Charles Farrar, The Hitmen, Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence, Stevie J., Anthony Nance, Troy Taylor, Trackmasters, Keith Thomas · Engineered by Tom Bender, Brant Biles
Mercury
R&B
75%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Brian McKnight carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Brian McKnight
3 tracksoutside writers
Brian McKnight's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist75%
Composer75%
Producer67%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
22
Lyricists
9
Producers
1997
Released
Data Insight
His share drops to nine of twelve here, the lowest of the Mercury years, because Sean Combs and the Hitmen bring their own writers in. It is also the record that sold most until Back at One.
Anytime came out on Mercury in September 1997, his last album for the label, and is certified 2x platinum. The title track and "You Should Be Mine" both charted.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anytime
|
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 2 |
Could
|
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 3 |
You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
#17
|
Sean CombsRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceMaseKelly PriceStevie JJames BrownBrian McKnight | Sean CombsRon LawrenceMason BethaKelly PriceSteven JordanJames BrownBrian Kelly McKnight | Sean CombsRon "Amen-Ra" LawrenceStevie J | Brian McKnight (Performer)Mase (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Keith Thomas | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 5 |
Every Time We Say Goodbye
|
Brian McKnightAnthony Nance | Brian Kelly McKnightAnthony Nance | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 6 |
You Got the Bomb
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 7 |
Hold Me
#35
|
Mary J. BligeSamuel J. BarnesJean-Claude OlivierCory RooneyRoger TroutmanZappShirley MurdockTupac ShakurMoney BShock G | Mary J. BligeSamuel J. BarnesJean-Claude OlivierCory RooneyRoger TroutmanLarry TroutmanShirley MurdockTupac ShakurRonald R. BrooksGregory E. Jacobs | TrackmastersCory Rooney | Brian McKnight (Performer)Willie Max (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
The Only One for Me
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 9 |
Til I Get Over You
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 10 |
I Belong to You
|
Peter Black | Peter Black | Peter Black | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 11 |
Jam Knock
|
Brian McKnightNu Shooz | Brian Kelly McKnightJohn Robert Smith | Brian McKnightCharles Farrar#The Characters | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 12 |
When the Chariot Comes
|
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes | Brian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 34 contributors
BM
Brian McKnight
Writer · Producer · Performer
BK
Brian Kelly McKnight
Writer
BB
Brandon Barnes
Writer
CR
Cory Rooney
Writer · Producer
PB
Peter Black
Writer · Producer
R"
Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence
Writer · Producer
SC
Sean Combs
Writer · Producer
SJ
Stevie J
Writer · Producer
AN
Anthony Nance
Writer
DW
Diane Warren
Writer
GE
Gregory E. Jacobs
Writer
JB
James Brown
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Anytime
Who wrote Anytime?
Brian McKnight on nine of the twelve tracks, three of them alone. The rest came from the outside producers.
Is it certified?
Yes, 2x platinum by the RIAA.
How high did the singles chart?
"You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)" reached number 17 on the Hot 100 and "Hold Me" number 35.
Who engineered it?
Tom Bender and Brant Biles across different tracks.
Who produced it?
Brian McKnight with Sean Combs, the Hitmen, Charles Farrar and Peter Black.
Did it win anything?
"Anytime" won Best R&B/Soul Single, Male at the Soul Train Music Awards in 1999.
How long is the album?
54:14 across twelve tracks.