Nobody Better

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"Nobody Better"
Nobody Better.jpg
Single by Tina Moore
from the album Tina Moore
Released1997
Genre R&B (1995 version)
2-step garage (1997 Kelly G remix)
Label Delirious Records
Songwriter(s) J. McAllister, Tina Moore
Producer(s) Jere MC, M. Doc
Tina Moore singles chronology
"Never Gonna Let You Go"
(1995/1997)
"Nobody Better"
(1997)
Music video
"Nobody Better" on YouTube

"Nobody Better" is a song by American singer Tina Moore. The original version of the song appears on her 1995 self-titled debut album. Like her previous single "Never Gonna Let You Go", a 2-step garage mix by Kelly G was released on the Delirious label in 1997. It was a top 20 hit in the UK, peaking at No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart in early 1998. [1] Single formats also include another garage remix by Dem 2, 'Dem 2's Luv Unlimited Mix', and an R&B remix by Blacksmith.

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Critical reception

Record Mirror Dance Update gave "Nobody Better" five out of five and named it Tune of the Week, writing, "Needless to say, they [Dem 2] pull this off brilliantly, creating so much depth and space allowing Tina Moore's sultry vocal to shine through. In massive demand already with very limited one-sided promo mailout, this will fly." [2]

Track listing

  1. "Nobody Better" (Kelly G Radio Edit)
  2. "Nobody Better" (Dem 2's Luv Unlimited Remix)
  3. "Nobody Better" (Blacksmith R'n'B Rub)
  4. "Never Gonna Let You Go" (Kelly G Bump-N-Go Vocal Mix)

Weekly charts

Chart (1998)Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) [3] 20
UK Dance (OCC) [4] 2
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [5] 4

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)Position
UK Urban ( Music Week ) [6] 12

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