Open (Mya song) explained

Open
Cover:Mýaopensolomixsinglecover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Mya featuring GoldLink
Album:T.K.O. (The Knock Out)
Recorded:2018–2019
Genre:
Label:
Producer:MyGuyMars
Chronology:Mya
Prev Title:Down
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Handsfree
Next Year:2019

"Open" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. Following the visual releases of "With You" and "Down", Mya decided to gift her fans with the solo version of "Open" for their support of her thirteenth studio project. "Open" serves as the sixth single taken from T.K.O. (The Knock Out) (2018). A trap-influenced R&B midtempo song, it was written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production handled by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars. "Open" was released May 13, 2019.

Background and composition

Initially, Mya met rapper GoldLink through his manager. GoldLink 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, T.K.O. (The Knock Out) (2018).[2] While the album's version features rapper GoldLink, Mýa decided to gift fans with the solo version for their support of her thirteenth studio project.[3]

Described as "breezy",[2] "Open" is a midtempo "atmospheric trap-flavored R&B" song written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production helmed by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars which samples an interpolation of the composition "My Life" by Mary J. Blige.[4] "Open" is performed in the key of D♭ major. The song's tempo is set at a moderate beat at 91 beats per minute in common time.[5]

Release

In preparation of the release, Mýa announced on her official Instagram account "Open" was available for preview and pre-order beginning May 6, 2019.[6] The following week, "Open" was officially released May 13, 2019.[7]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Qobuz.[8]

Release history

Release history and formats for "Open"!Region!Date!Format !Label!
VariousMay 13, 2019[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Complete Story Behind Gold Link's 'At What Cost'. 2019-06-05. DJ Booth.
  2. Web site: Listen: GoldLink Reunites With Mya On "Open" . 2019-06-05. HotNewHipHop.
  3. Web site: Coming soon. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/myaplanet9/2028441759248727155 . 2021-12-25 . registration. 2019-06-05. Instagram.
  4. Web site: Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need To Start Your Weekend Right. Love Michael. Michael. April 20, 2018. Paper. June 5, 2019.
  5. Web site: Open - Solo Mix. 2019-06-05. Tune Bat.
  6. Web site: Happy #MusicMonday #OPEN Solo Mix @itunes preview & preorder available today! Drops #may13 on all digital & streaming outlets worldwide.. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/myaplanet9/2037879675725236975 . 2021-12-25 . registration. 2019-06-05. Instagram.
  7. Web site: Open (Solo Mix) - Single. 2019-06-05. iTunes.
  8. Web site: Open (Solo Mix). 2018-09-02. Qobuz.
  9. Web site: Open [Explicit] (Solo Mix)]. 2019-06-05. Amazon.