Anything (JoJo song)
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"Anything" is a song by American pop
-R&B
singer JoJo from her second studio album, The High Road
(2006). Written by Beau Dozier, Mischke Butler, and Justin Trugman and released as the album's third and single
in May 2007, the track contains a sample
from Toto
's 1982 song "Africa
"—a former number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100
—written by David Paich
and Jeff Porcaro
. The song premiered on March 19, 2006 on The Second JammX Kids All Star Dance Special.
The single was the second official single from The High Road in European countries and was released in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2007; it began gaining airplay there on March 24, 2007, eventually debuting on BBC Radio 1
's playlist under the B-list section. JoJo was in the UK during the first two weeks of May to promote the single; she performed at London
's G-A-Y
on May 12, and appeared on GMTV
on May 8 as part of a series of radio and television interviews. "Anything" remained in the top forty of the UK Singles Chart
for three weeks.
's review of The High Road, Bill Lamb called "Anything" a "tasty pop confection."
for "Anything" was expected to premiere on May 2, amidst fan speculation about whether there would be a video and if it would have a surprise premiere. The JoJo UK street team had launched a competition for fans to make their own video for "Anything" that would appear on the enhanced CD
when the single was released. The competition was won by Joao Vasconcelos. After this, fans believed it would be a budget video. On May 5, JoJo posted on her MySpace
page that the video was not completed and that she had asked Blackground Records
to facilitate the production process with her and her management. On May 9 it was announced via e-mail that member "TheHighRoad" won the video mission and his video would be placed on the official website, but fans who wanted to watch it would have to buy the CD because it "unlocks" the video.
U.S Promo Single
UK CD single
Also includes the winning fan videos for "Anything". Insert the CD into your computer and visit jojoonline.co.uk to access the exclusive content.
European CD single
Promo CD single
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
-R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer JoJo from her second studio album, The High Road
The High Road
The High Road is the second studio album by American recording artist JoJo, released in the United States on October 17, 2006 by Da Family Entertainment and Blackground Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during late 2005 to mid 2006 in California, New York City, and Miami...
(2006). Written by Beau Dozier, Mischke Butler, and Justin Trugman and released as the album's third and single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in May 2007, the track contains a sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
from Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
's 1982 song "Africa
Africa (Toto song)
"Africa" is a song by rock band Toto, and one of the band's most recognizable songs. It was included on their 1982 album Toto IV, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 and number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month...
"—a former number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
—written by David Paich
David Paich
David Frank Paich is a session musician, keyboard player, recording producer, arranger, vocalist and main composer of the Los Angeles-based rock/pop band Toto. David is the son of the late jazz composer, musician, and arranger Marty Paich...
and Jeff Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro
Jeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Porcaro was an American session drummer and a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band Toto. Porcaro was one of the most recorded drummers in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions...
. The song premiered on March 19, 2006 on The Second JammX Kids All Star Dance Special.
The single was the second official single from The High Road in European countries and was released in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2007; it began gaining airplay there on March 24, 2007, eventually debuting on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
's playlist under the B-list section. JoJo was in the UK during the first two weeks of May to promote the single; she performed at London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's G-A-Y
G-A-Y
G-A-Y is a gay nightclub in London. It operated from the London Astoria music venue for 15 years until July 2008. The Boston Globe described it as "London's largest gay-themed club night", NME reported that it "attracts 6,000 clubbers each week", and The Independent described it as "the one London...
on May 12, and appeared on GMTV
GMTV
GMTV was the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc. in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end...
on May 8 as part of a series of radio and television interviews. "Anything" remained in the top forty of the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
for three weeks.
Critical reception
In About.comAbout.com
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's review of The High Road, Bill Lamb called "Anything" a "tasty pop confection."
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Anything" was expected to premiere on May 2, amidst fan speculation about whether there would be a video and if it would have a surprise premiere. The JoJo UK street team had launched a competition for fans to make their own video for "Anything" that would appear on the enhanced CD
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
when the single was released. The competition was won by Joao Vasconcelos. After this, fans believed it would be a budget video. On May 5, JoJo posted on her MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page that the video was not completed and that she had asked Blackground Records
Blackground Records
Blackground Records is an American record label owned by entertainment attorney and artist manager Barry Hankerson and his son Jomo Hankerson.-History:...
to facilitate the production process with her and her management. On May 9 it was announced via e-mail that member "TheHighRoad" won the video mission and his video would be placed on the official website, but fans who wanted to watch it would have to buy the CD because it "unlocks" the video.
Track listing
U.S. CD single- "Anything" (Album Version)
- "Anything" (Instrumental)
- "Anything" (Call Out Hook)
- "Do Whatcha Gotta Do"
U.S Promo Single
- "Anything" (LP Version) -3:49
- "Anything" (Instrumental)-3:51
- "Anything" (Call Out Hook) -0:31
UK CD single
- "Anything"
- "Anything" (WaWa Club Mix)
Also includes the winning fan videos for "Anything". Insert the CD into your computer and visit jojoonline.co.uk to access the exclusive content.
European CD single
- "Anything"
- "Anything" (Instrumental)
- "Get It Poppin'"
- "Too Little Too LateToo Little Too Late"Too Little Too Late" is a song written by Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander, and Ruth-Anne Cunningham for JoJo's second studio album The High Road. It was co-produced by Alexander, Vincent Herbert, and Billy Steinberg. "Too Little Too Late" was released as the album's first single in North America...
" (Full Phatt Remix featuring Tah Mac)
Promo CD single
- "Anything" (Album Version)
- "Anything" (Instrumental Version)
- "Anything" (Chorus Acapella Version)
- "Anything" (Radio Edit)
- "Anything" (WaWa Dub)
- "Anything" (WaWa Mix)
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
57 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
18 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
21 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream | 38 |