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recording artist

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, released as the first single from his second album, ''

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'' (1995). While becoming a club favorite and a grassroots hit on The Box in the

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and

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, the single only peaked at number 74 on the

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. The All-Star Remix, however, reached number one in

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and became the country's top-selling single of 1995.

Production

Sampling "

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", "Anything for You" featured a young

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, who previously won Jamaica's "Tastee Talent Contest." The All-Star remix, recorded at Penthouse records in Jamaica, also featured

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, Kulture Knox, Louie Culture and

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. In an interview with ''Jamaican Gleaner News'', Sutherland remembered, "the energy was off the hook. Remember, everyone was creating on the spot. It's a true indication of the talents of these young men at the time. Everyone was busy writing; I don't remember any competition." Despite debates over "whose part was the best," Sutherland claimed Buju Banton's was her favorite and noted "that's the part I deejay when I perform it on stage. All the parts are special though. I love them all."Mel Cooke
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, ''Jamaica Gleaner News'', 6 July 2008, (retrieved 5 November 2010)

Critical recption

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'' wrote, "Two years after bustin' out of

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with the smash "

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", Snow comes out of hiding joined by a sensational vocalist named

. Here's a lesson on how sampling delivers genuine impact as the track makes great use of the Main Ingredient's 1972 smash "

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"."

Music videos

Directed by

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, the original video featured Snow and Nadine Sutherland performing in Jamaica. The All-star remix featured Snow performing with the other members of the cast at Penthouse Studios. Although not promoted by

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and

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, the video regularly topped The Box's most requested videos.

Legacy

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, Supercat,

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and

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." Furthermore, journalist Mel Cooke asserted,"There is only one recording on which a large proportion of the dancehall generation which not only changed the beat but was also at the forefront of the visual era of Jamaican music. Performers were not only being heard on radio and sound systems but also seen in formal music videoson television (CVM by then joining the free-to-air fray) and the numerous recordings of dances and live recordings that were increasingly popular. That song is 'Anything For You,' with Canadian deejay Snow, Nadine Sutherland (the two having a version by themselves), Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous, Louie Culture and Kulcha Knox performing on the remix. And while the audio recording was, and still is, very popular, it was the video which put 'Anything For You' over the top."

Track listings

* CD maxi # "Anything for You" (loyal ) # "Anything for You" (T.K Remix) – 4:14 # "Anything for You" (Dancehall Remix) – 3:54 # "Anything for You" (Hip Hop Remix) – 3:31 * 7" single # "Anything for You" (All-Star Remix) – 4:29 # "Anything for You" – 3:45

Charts

Personnel

* Text : Darrin O'Brien, Herby "Luv Bug" Azor * Producer : Herby "Luv Bug" Azor * Executive producer : David Eng, EZ Steve Salem * Photography : David La Chapelle

References

External links

"Anything For You" Music Video"Anything For You" All-Star Remix Video
{{DEFAULTSORT:Anything For You (Snow Song) 1995 songs 1995 singles Snow (musician) songs Music videos directed by Hype Williams Songs written by Snow (musician) East West Records singles Songs written by Hurby Azor