Mýa doesn’t certainly need an intro, as anyone who’s ever listened to ‘Lady Marmalade’ would certainly know her. Yet, for the ones who have spent the last twenty years living under a rock, allow us to frame the American songstress as the talented creative she is. A Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, among other roles, Mýa has recently returned with a new single, ‘Give It To You’, featuring fellow artist D-NICE. The track is taken from her latest album ‘Retrospect’.
The record ships with a hypnotic video shot outdoors in Venice Beach, giving the whole track shiny 80s-driven California imagery. Given the current resurgence of retro music (the 80s and 90s never really left, after all), we suspect the song will entice quite a fair number of listeners out there, especially given its intoxicating soulful groove. Vanity 6, Mary Jane Girls and Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam are all crucial inspirations.
Delving deeper into the intriguing storyline behind the song, Mýa explains: “I wrote and recorded this song 10 years ago, and it still feels timeless. The lyric follows someone who usually keeps her composure but decides there is no reason to hide what she wants.” In a way, ‘Give It To You’ is an anthem of liberation and empowerment, a passionate call to fight for the life you want.
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