G.M.O. (Got My Own)

"G.M.O. (Got My Own)"
Single by Mýa featuring Tink
ReleasedAugust 31, 2018 (2018-08-31)
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Length3:51
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Producer(s)
Mýa singles chronology
"Knock You Out"
(2018) 		"G.M.O. (Got My Own)"
(2018) 		"With You"
(2019)

"G.M.O. (Got My Own)" is a song recorded by American singer Mýa. A collaborative effort, it was written and composed by Mýa, Tink and Lamar "My Guys Mars" Edwards, while production was helmed by the latter as well with additional contribution from producer Resource. Released August 31, 2018, "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" is a synth driven and bass heavy midtempo ladies club anthem song and serves as a departure from Harrison's two R&B–rooted studio projects Smoove Jones (2016) and TKO (The Knock Out) (2018).[1]

Background and release

In honor of her twentieth anniversary, Mýa released TKO (The Knock Out), her eighth studio album, thirteenth studio project overall to commemorate the release of her debut album Mýa (1998).[2] Digitally, the release was distributed through indie distribution company, The Orchard under Sony Music.[3] To support the album, TKO (The Knock Out) spawned several singles – "Ready for Whatever," "Ready, Part II," "You Got Me," "Damage," and "Knock You Out."[4][5][6][7][8]

In Fall 2017, during a press run, Mýa stopped at BET and discussed to the staff at a BET Music Meeting about the music she has been making the past ten years independently. While there and at that time unbeknownst to the public, Mýa exclusively shared "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" featuring Tink and its video with the staff.[9] The following year, in late August 2018, Mýa announced on her Instagram account "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" was available for pre-order starting August 24, 2018.[10] "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" was officially released on August 31, 2018.[11]

Recording

Speaking on the recording process and its experience, Harrison gushed, "Recording "G.M.O." with the super talented Tink was awesome." Satisfied with Tink's performance, Harrison applauded Tink's delivery, cadence, and perspective and felt Tink elevated the song with "more swag." Harrison lauded her producers MyGuyMars and Resource as well and their contribution to the song, commenting, "they're not only musical, but they keep their ears close to the streets, is so refreshing creating the perfect balance for me with a familiar, yet original sound."[12]

Music video

Directed and produced by Dana Rice and Mýa, the two had previously collaborated on "Ready for Whatever" (2017), the visual plays like an old-school iPod advertisement in its simplistic production fashion. With only a Lambo and a few martinis on set, the predominantly black and white video features Mýa's typical choreography with small snippets of dancing silhouettes.[13]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Qobuz.[14]

  • Mýa – vocals, songwriting
  • Trinity Home – songwriting
  • Lamar "Mars" Edwards – composer
  • Braylin "Resource" Bowman – composer

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 31, 2018
[11][15]

References

  1. ^ Goddard, Kevin (August 31, 2018). "Mya Links Up With Tink For New Single "G.M.O. (Got My Own)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  2. ^ Cashmere, Paul (April 19, 2018). "New Music Releases 20 April 2018". Noise11. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "Global Icon Mýa Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary". PR. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  4. ^ Samuels, Keithan (2017). "Mya Teases New Single 'Ready for Whatever'". Rated R&B. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  5. ^ "Mya – Ready, Part II (Bedroom Mix)". Singersroom. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
  6. ^ Hamilton, Xavier (February 20, 2018). "Mya Keeps It Smooth And Sexy On New Single "You Got Me"". Vibe. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "Damage – Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  8. ^ "Knock You Out (Single) by Mya". Napster. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  9. ^ "R&B/Pop Artists That Millennials Love to Love: Your Favorite Artists From The '99 And The 2000s". BET. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  10. ^ "Mýa Instagram Page". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  11. ^ a b "G.M.O. (Got My Own) [feat. Tink] - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  12. ^ "Mýa & Tink Turn Up in Video for Empowering New Single "G.M.O. (Got My Own)". This Is RNB. September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  13. ^ Arevalo, Lydia (September 5, 2018). "Mya And Tink Are True Girl Bosses In "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" Video". Vibe. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  14. ^ "G.M.O. (Got My Own)". Qobuz. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  15. ^ "G.M.O. (Got My Own) [Explicit]". Amazon. Retrieved 2018-09-02.