Movin' On (Mýa song)

"Movin' On" is a song by American singer Mýa. It served as the second single from her self-titled debut studio album. The song was written and composed by Harrison, Mark Andrews and Darryl Pearson. The lyrics of the bouncy R&B track speak of a woman leaving her cheating ex-boyfriend.

"Movin' On"
Single by Mýa
from the album Mýa
ReleasedJuly 14, 1998
Recorded1997
Silent Sounds Studios
(Atlanta, Georgia)
The Record Plant
(Los Angeles, California)
GenreR&B
Length4:30
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)Mýa Harrison, Vyshonne Miller, Mark Andrews, Darryl Pearson
Producer(s)Darryl "Day" Pearson
Mýa singles chronology
"Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)"
(1998)		 "Movin' On"
(1998)		 "Take Me There"
(1998)
Silkk the Shocker singles chronology
"It Ain't My Fault"
(1998)		 "Movin' On"
(1998)		 "Somebody Like Me"
(1999)
Music video
"Movin' On" on YouTube

The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised the singles' remix stellar production and Silkk's rap cameo. "Movin' On" became a top 40 hit on Billboard's Hot 100; peaking and spending three non-consecutive weeks at number thirty-four. It fared better on the US Hot R&B Singles chart peaking at number four. Internationally, the single reached the Top 20 in New Zealand.

The song's accompanying music video was filmed by director G. Thomas Ferguson and University Music CEO Haqq Islam. The video was shot in the non-fictional high school University High. In the video, Harrison displayed her cheerleading skills and towards the end of the video leaves her cheating ex-boyfriend.

Critical reception

Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review, writing, "This is no one-hit wonder. The ingenue who recently scored a pop smash with It's All About Me hits even harder with this wildly contagious, funk-fortified jeep jam. For such a young woman (she's a mere 18), she oozes with the confidence and stylistic flair of an artist twice her age. In an effort to attract the widest range of format support, the label has assembled a stellar remix package that includes Ralphi Rosario's swirling, pop-ready disco-house revision, as well as A. Hagg Islam's raw hip-hop version, which features an impressive rap cameo by Silkk The Shocker."[1]

Accolades
Year Ceremony Award Result Ref.
1999 Lady of Soul Best R&B/Soul Song of the Year Nominated [2]

Chart performance

In the United States, Movin' On debuted at number seventy-five on Billboard Hot 100 chart for the issue dated week of August 8, 1998.[3] It ascended from 63-49 in its fourth week for the issue dated week of August 29, 1998.[4] It continued to climb the Hot 100; ascending from 49-42 in its fifth week for the issue dated week of September 5, 1998.[5] The song reached its peak at number thirty-four issue dated week of September 12, 1998.[6] It spent 20 consecutive weeks on the chart. Movin' On became Harrison's second consecutive Top 40 (solo) on that chart. It performed better on Hot R&B Singles chart. It made its debuted at number twenty issue dated week of August 1, 1998.[7] It entered the Top Ten issue dated week of August 29, 1998 ascending from 13-7.[8] Due to the strength of the song and if Interscope had released Movin' On on cassette and CD configurations; the song could've been a strong contender for number one position. However, despite being available on 12' inch only, the song still managed to rise 7-5 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. The song's move resulted in the chart's highest-ranking 12'-inch only single since MC Hammer's U Can't Touch This hit number one on Vinyl in 1990.[9] Nevertheless, Movin' On reached its peak at number four issue dated week of September 12, 1998.[10] In total, the song spent 22 consecutive weeks on the chart. It became Harrison's second consecutive Top Ten (solo), third overall on that chart.

In New Zealand, Movin' On debuted at number thirty-two during the week March 3, 1999.[11] It reached its peak at number eleven during the week of April 11, 1999.[12] It spent a total of 8 non-consecutive weeks on the chart. Harrison earned her third consecutive Top 20 hit in New Zealand.

Legacy

Complex recognized Movin' On as one of the Best R&B Videos of the 90's.[13] In a ranking, conducted by Billboard, Movin' On ranked tenth on its list of 20 Best High School Music Videos of All Time.[14] Power star and recording artist Rotimi sampled Movin' On for his five track Summer Bangerz EP (2016).[15]

Remix

A remixed version of "Movin' On" was produced in the process and aptly titled "Movin' Out." It was released as the lead single from the motion picture film Belly (1999) and featured East coast rappers Noreaga and Raekwon. Interscope commissioned a music video which was directed by music director Hype Williams.[16]

Formats and track listings

Credits

Charts

Release history
Country Release date Format(s) Label Ref.
United States July 28, 1998 CHR/Rhythmic Interscope [30]
Urban [31]
October 20, 1998 CHR/Pop [32]
Germany September 7, 1998 CD single [33]

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