| "You Got Me" | ||||
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| Single by Mya | ||||
| from the album TKO (The Knock Out) | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | MyGuyMars | |||
| Mya singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You Got Me" on YouTube | ||||
"You Got Me" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. It was written by Sydnii Raymor and Mya, while production was helmed by Lamar "Mars" Edwards. A "sexy, sultry" millennial slow jam [1] similar to " Ready for Whatever" (2017), "You Got Me," is a blend of steady drums and sensual synths reminiscent of 90's R&B featuring Harrison's signature breathy coos. [2] [3] Released February 14, 2018, "You Got Me" serves as the third single from TKO (The Knock Out) and commemorates the twentieth anniversary of her debut single " It's All About Me." [4]
Background
As tradition, on February 14, 2016, Mya released her seventh studio album Smoove Jones (2016) to commemorate the release of her debut single " It's All About Me" and eighteenth anniversary in the entertainment industry. The release paid homage to R&B/ soul/ hip-hop with old school elements from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and was released exclusively through Apple Music. [5] [6] Critically, Smoove Jones received "generally favourable" reviews from music critics. In 2017, Smoove Jones received a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which were held on February 12, 2017. [7] Two days later, as a gift to her fans and commemorating her nineteenth anniversary, Mýa released a music video for the fan favorite "Coolin'". Filmed in Sydney, Australia, director Matt Sharp captures the singer's unmistakable beauty while she lets her vocals do the rest on a sandy beach. [8]
In late 2017, Mýa released the first single from the forthcoming studio album, Ready for Whatever on September 22, 2017. [9] [10] A music video for "Ready for Whatever" was produced and directed by Mýa co-starring R&B singer Kevin McCall as her love interest. [11] Less than two months, its follow up single and sequel, Ready, Part II was released on November 24, 2017. The song paid homage to R.Kelly's It Seems Like You're Ready. [12] [13]
Composition
"You Got Me" is a song written by Mýa and Sydnii Raymor while production was handled by Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards. Described as a sexy, sultry slow jam, "You Got Me" features a combination of steady drums, sensual synths reminiscent of 90's R&B and finger snapping with Harrison's signature breathy coos. Lyrically, the song embraces that sentiment painting a vivid image of love making with straightforward lyrics and a serene voice. [2] [3]
Music video
Shot in Glendale, California, [14] the simple, sexy, and energetic visual features Mýa seducing her love interest dressed in athletic attire at a dance studio equipped with mirrors that is reminiscent of the '80s fitness craze. Subsequently, Mýa turns up the heat when she's joined by her two female dancers. [15] [16]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Qobuz. [17]
- Mýa – vocals, songwriting
- Sydnii Raymore – songwriting
- Lamar "Mars" Edwards – composer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 14, 2018 |
|
[18] |
References
- ^ "Mya Keeps It Smooth And Sexy On New Single "You Got Me"". Vibe. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ a b "Mya Sexes Things Up With 'You Got Me'". Soul Bounce. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ^ a b "Mya Drops A Sexy, New Track, "You Got Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ^ "Global Icon Mýa Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary". PR. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ^ "Mýa Is Fearless". Heroic. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
- ^ "Resurgence of R&B: A Conversation Between Two Music Lovers". Essence. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ^ "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ^ "Premiere: Watch Mya's Romantic Beach Excursion, "Coolin"". Vibe. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (2017). "Mya Teases New Single 'Ready for Whatever'". Rated R&B. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Ready for Whatever - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
- ^ Miller, Jordan (October 10, 2017). "I'm Pregnant. Mya Drops Racy "Ready For Whatever" Video". Breathe Heavy. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Mya – Ready, Part II (Bedroom Mix)". Singeroom. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
- ^ "Ready, Part II (Bedroom Mix)". Amazon. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ "Mya Slays In 'You Got Me' Video". Singersroom. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "Mýa Proves She Still Has Moves in 'You Got Me' Music Video". Ebony. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "Mýa Releases Dance-Heavy 'You Got Me' Video". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "You Got Me". Qobuz. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "You Got Me - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
| "You Got Me" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Single by Mya | ||||
| from the album TKO (The Knock Out) | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label |
| |||
| Songwriter(s) |
| |||
| Producer(s) | MyGuyMars | |||
| Mya singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "You Got Me" on YouTube | ||||
"You Got Me" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. It was written by Sydnii Raymor and Mya, while production was helmed by Lamar "Mars" Edwards. A "sexy, sultry" millennial slow jam [1] similar to " Ready for Whatever" (2017), "You Got Me," is a blend of steady drums and sensual synths reminiscent of 90's R&B featuring Harrison's signature breathy coos. [2] [3] Released February 14, 2018, "You Got Me" serves as the third single from TKO (The Knock Out) and commemorates the twentieth anniversary of her debut single " It's All About Me." [4]
Background
As tradition, on February 14, 2016, Mya released her seventh studio album Smoove Jones (2016) to commemorate the release of her debut single " It's All About Me" and eighteenth anniversary in the entertainment industry. The release paid homage to R&B/ soul/ hip-hop with old school elements from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and was released exclusively through Apple Music. [5] [6] Critically, Smoove Jones received "generally favourable" reviews from music critics. In 2017, Smoove Jones received a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which were held on February 12, 2017. [7] Two days later, as a gift to her fans and commemorating her nineteenth anniversary, Mýa released a music video for the fan favorite "Coolin'". Filmed in Sydney, Australia, director Matt Sharp captures the singer's unmistakable beauty while she lets her vocals do the rest on a sandy beach. [8]
In late 2017, Mýa released the first single from the forthcoming studio album, Ready for Whatever on September 22, 2017. [9] [10] A music video for "Ready for Whatever" was produced and directed by Mýa co-starring R&B singer Kevin McCall as her love interest. [11] Less than two months, its follow up single and sequel, Ready, Part II was released on November 24, 2017. The song paid homage to R.Kelly's It Seems Like You're Ready. [12] [13]
Composition
"You Got Me" is a song written by Mýa and Sydnii Raymor while production was handled by Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards. Described as a sexy, sultry slow jam, "You Got Me" features a combination of steady drums, sensual synths reminiscent of 90's R&B and finger snapping with Harrison's signature breathy coos. Lyrically, the song embraces that sentiment painting a vivid image of love making with straightforward lyrics and a serene voice. [2] [3]
Music video
Shot in Glendale, California, [14] the simple, sexy, and energetic visual features Mýa seducing her love interest dressed in athletic attire at a dance studio equipped with mirrors that is reminiscent of the '80s fitness craze. Subsequently, Mýa turns up the heat when she's joined by her two female dancers. [15] [16]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Qobuz. [17]
- Mýa – vocals, songwriting
- Sydnii Raymore – songwriting
- Lamar "Mars" Edwards – composer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 14, 2018 |
|
[18] |
References
- ^ "Mya Keeps It Smooth And Sexy On New Single "You Got Me"". Vibe. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ a b "Mya Sexes Things Up With 'You Got Me'". Soul Bounce. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ^ a b "Mya Drops A Sexy, New Track, "You Got Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ^ "Global Icon Mýa Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary". PR. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ^ "Mýa Is Fearless". Heroic. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
- ^ "Resurgence of R&B: A Conversation Between Two Music Lovers". Essence. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ^ "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- ^ "Premiere: Watch Mya's Romantic Beach Excursion, "Coolin"". Vibe. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (2017). "Mya Teases New Single 'Ready for Whatever'". Rated R&B. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Ready for Whatever - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
- ^ Miller, Jordan (October 10, 2017). "I'm Pregnant. Mya Drops Racy "Ready For Whatever" Video". Breathe Heavy. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Mya – Ready, Part II (Bedroom Mix)". Singeroom. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
- ^ "Ready, Part II (Bedroom Mix)". Amazon. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ "Mya Slays In 'You Got Me' Video". Singersroom. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "Mýa Proves She Still Has Moves in 'You Got Me' Music Video". Ebony. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "Mýa Releases Dance-Heavy 'You Got Me' Video". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
- ^ "You Got Me". Qobuz. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "You Got Me - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-02-15.