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slow jam 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. Released February 14, 2018, "You Got Me" serves as the third single from ''

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'' and commemorates the twentieth anniversary of her debut single "

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Background

As tradition, on February 14, 2016, Mya released her seventh studio album ''

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'' (2016) to commemorate the release of her debut single "

" and eighteenth anniversary in the entertainment industry. The release paid homage to R&B/

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/ hip-hop with old school elements from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and was released exclusively through

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. Critically, ''Smoove Jones'' received "generally favourable" reviews from music critics. In 2017, ''Smoove Jones'' received a nomination for

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at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which were held on February 12, 2017. 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. In late 2017, Mýa released the first single from the forthcoming studio album, Ready for Whatever on September 22, 2017. A

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for "Ready for Whatever" was produced and directed by Mýa co-starring R&B singer

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as her

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. Less than two months, its follow up single and sequel, Ready, Part II was released on November 24, 2017. The song paid homage to

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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

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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.

Music video

Shot in Glendale, California, the simple, sexy, and energetic visual features Mýa seducing her love interest dressed in athletic attire at a

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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.

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. *Mýa – vocals, songwriting *Sydnii Raymore – songwriting *Lamar "Mars" Edwards – composer

Release history

References

{{Mýa songs 2018 singles 2018 songs Mýa songs Songs written by Mýa