You Got Me, Part II

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"You Got Me, Part II"
Single by Mýa
ReleasedApril 20, 2020 (2020-04-20)
GenreR&B
Length4:28
Label
Songwriter(s)Mýa
Producer(s)Bink!
Mýa singles chronology
"Handsfree"
(2019)
"You Got Me, Part II"
(2020)
"Space & Time"
(2020)

"You Got Me, Part II" is a song recorded by American singer Mýa. Recorded in January 2020, it was written by Mýa with production by hip-hop producer Bink!. A sequel song, "You Got Me, Part II" serves as a conceptual continuation to its original version. Significantly different from the original version – both musically and lyrically, "You Got Me, Part II" is a sensual, hypnotic ode to throwback 90's R&B, while lyrically it addresses the protagonist's unexpected feelings for someone she had no intentions of falling for. As tradition and a standalone single, "You Got Me, Part II" was released on April 20, 2020 in celebration of her debut album Mýa (1998).

Background and release[edit]

"You Got Me, Part II" was first announced as a single during a brief interview with Fox 5 Washington D.C.'s anchorman Wisdom Martin.[1] Beginning on April 13, 2020, "You Got Me, Part II" was made available for pre-order.[2] A week later, "You Got Me, Part II" was officially released April 20, 2020 on all digital platforms.[3]

Artwork[edit]

Taking to Instagram, Mýa uploaded the single's official artwork.[4] Mýa is seen wearing a buttoned-up black blazer, opting to go shirtless underneath the garment.[5] On display is her decolletage area, which is accessorized with a thick necklace.[5] The ensemble is paired with high-waisted skintight pants with a white strip going down to the side and black heels with white spots all over.[5] To complete the look, Mýa wore a red hat with her hair sported in a bun while black lipstick and nail polish was applied.[5]

Composition[edit]

Constructed around throwback 90's R&B, "You Got Me, Part II" is a sensual, hypnotic midtempo production with a runtime of four minutes and twenty-eight seconds.[6][7] Written by Mýa with production courtesy of Bink! and additional live instrumentation provided by producer Chucky Thompson, "You Got Me, Part II" is a conceptual continuation of its original version performed in the key of B major with a common time of 127 beats per minute.[6][7][8]

Lyrically, the song chronicles the protagonist's realization that she has unexpected feelings for someone she had no intention of falling for. "You got me boy/Yeah you got me/I thought I was stronger than this/ You had at me hello/ I ain't use to this" Mýa sings with conviction on the song's chorus.[6] Vocally, in the verses, Mýa's voice is rich and robust which serves as contrast to her light, brighter tone in the song's multi-layered chorus.[6]

Music video[edit]

Following the song's release, a lyric video was released shortly after.[9]

Credits and personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

  • Mýa – vocals, songwriting, vocal production
  • Bink! – record production
  • Chucky Thompson – live instrumentation

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 20, 2020
[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mya dishes on music and more". Fox 5. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "For my 90s RnB lovers & our upcoming 22nd anniversary, this one's 4U". Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2020 – via Instagram.
  3. ^ a b "You Got Me, Pt. II – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "🎶 #MyaLansky 4/20 🎶 Got some 🔥dropping for you soon". Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2020 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ a b c d Magnocavallo, Fabio (April 13, 2020). "Mya Goes Shirtless Under Blazer To Promote New Single". Inquisitr. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d Poole, Dai (April 27, 2020). "New Music: Mya- "You Got Me (Part II)"". This Is RNB. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Mýa – You Got Me, Part II". Tunebat. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Mýa – You Got Me, Part II". Tidal. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  9. ^ "Happy #MusicMonday 🎶 #YouGotMe Pt II lyric video out now on my @YouTube channel". Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2020 – via Instagram.