Open (Mya song)
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| Single by Mýa | ||||
| Released | May 13, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:35 | |||
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"Open" is a song recorded by American recording artist Mýa. It written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production handled by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars.
Background and composition
Initially, Mýa met rapper GoldLink through his manager. Gold Link and his team was looking for a singer to record a collaboration for his debut album. Originally, the track was due to feature Amerie, however upon hearing Mýa, GoldLink and his team were sold on the idea of using her vocals.[1] After their collaboration, "Roll Call," which was featured on his album At What Cost (2017). Mýa reached out and reunited with GoldLink on "Open," a song featured on her thirteenth studio project, TKO (The Knock Out) (2018).[2] While the album's version features rapper Gold Link, Mýa decided to gift fans with the solo version for their support of her thirteenth studio project.[3]
Described as "breezy"[2], "Open" is an atmospheric trap-flavored R&B midtempo written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production helmed by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars.[4] "Open" is performed in the key of D♭ Major. The song's tempo is set at a moderate dance beat at 91 beats per minute in common time.[5]
Formats and track listings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Open" | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 3:35 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Qobuz.[6]
- Mýa – vocals, songwriting
- Billy Wes – songwriting
- Lamar "Mars" Edwards – composer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 13, 2019 | Digital download · streaming | Planet 9 · The Orchard | [7] |
References
- ^ "The Complete Story Behind Gold Link's 'At What Cost'". DJ Booth. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ^ a b "Listen: GoldLink Reunites With Mya On "Open"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ^ "🎶 Coming soon". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ^ Love Michael, Michael (April 20, 2018). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need To Start Your Weekend Right". Paper. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "Open - Solo Mix". Tune Bat. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ^ "Open (Solo Mix)". Qobuz. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "Open [Explicit] (Solo Mix)". Amazon. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
External links
- MyaMya.com — official website