Open (Mya song)

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"Open"
Single by Mya featuring GoldLink
from the album T.K.O. (The Knock Out)
ReleasedMay 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
Length3:35
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)MyGuyMars
Mya singles chronology
"G.M.O. (Got My Own)"
(2018)
"Open"
(2019)
"Handsfree"
(2019)

"Open" is a song recorded by American singer

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",

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]

  • Mýa – vocals, songwriting
  • Billy Wes – songwriting
  • Lamar "Mars" Edwards – composer

Release history

Release history and formats for "Open"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 13, 2019
[7][9]

References

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