"Down" is a song by American singer Mya, from her eighth studio album ''

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'' (2018).

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Josh Sikkema. A four-day shoot, the video was filmed in early January 2019 in

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and

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. The video premiered on April 20, 2019 via

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and made available for purchase the next day. Following the release of "With You", the pulsating "Down" was chosen as the next single to receive the visual treatment. Directed by Josh Sikkema, the song finds Mýa singing the importance of love's devotion in scenic views of

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. While the video is shot in the

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, its chorus has a Caribbean feel.

Release

To commemorate the one year arrival of her thirteenth studio project, ''

'' as well as the twenty-first anniversary of her debut album ''

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'' (1998), Harrison surprised fans with a new music video. In preparation of the visual's release, Mýa uploaded several teasers over next few days on her official

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account. Before its release, Harrison reflected on the monumental occasion in an Instagram caption and commented, "Wouldn't have made it this far without you. Enjoy the art & goddess spring vibes from me & my amazing independent team. Love you all." The

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for "Down" officially premiered 3 p.m. EST and 12 p.m. PST via

. Following the video's release on

, "Down" was made available for purchase on

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April 21, 2019.

Credits

Credits adapted from

. Video credits * Josh Sikkema – direction * Mýa – producer, creative direction, editing * Derek Brown – creative direction, choreography * Josh Sikkema – editing * Derek Brown – choreography * Sharon Sanchez & Shannon Ashlia – dancers * Oth' Than Burnside – styling * Victoria Atelier – make-up and hair Song credits * Mýa – vocals, songwriter,

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* Sydnii Raymore and Shaunise Harris – songwriters * MyGuyMars – producer * Derek Anderson – mixing * Malcolm Tariq Smith – mastering

Release history

References

External links

* {{authority control 2019 songs 2019 singles Mýa songs Songs written by Mýa