[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "New-jill-swingin' trio returns with a preview into its forthcoming New Beginning collection that is strong enough to fend off the dreaded sophomore slump.

Playfully straddling the track's bouncy jeep/funk groove, "sisters" Cheryl Gamble, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons harmonize with ample diva prowess.

"[2] Neil Kulkarni from Melody Maker called it a "beautiful futurist pop record (surprisingly weird, too, all phat chunkbeats and ghostly samples) that destroy the enemy in one sassy stilettoed strut.

[5] The single sold 900,000 copies domestically and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

[citation needed] All versions of "'96 Anthem – You're the One" feature Lost Boyz, Trigger tha Gambler, and Smooth da Hustler.