Sweet XVI
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| Released | April 21, 2014 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 19:35 | |||
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Sweet XVI is the second extended play by American singer Mya. A follow-up to its predecessor With Love, Sweet XVI symbolized the singer's longevity in the music industry – comprises six brand new songs executive produced by Mya and producer Yonni. Considered a "change of pace" and "the perfect vibe for Spring,"[by whom?] Sweet XVI is an uptempo spring music collection extended play which encompasses R&B,hip-hop, soul, and trap.[citation needed]
In celebration of her debut studio album's anniversary, the singer released Sweet XVI April 21, 2014 on her label imprint Planet 9 with distribution via Ingrooves. Preceding the extended play's release, "Same Page," a collaboration with singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger was released as the first and only single.
Music and lyrics[edit]
Sweet XVI opens with the "inspirational" mid-tempo "Super Woman" where the singer raps courtesy of executive producer Yonni, Terrell Sass and John Elmore.[1] Additional production contribution was provided by Orlando Williamson, Chaz D. Jackson, Joel Powell, and Mark Strowbridge. It is followed by the extended play's second track, the "catchy" old-school hip hop flavoured cut "Cherry Lips."[2] Track three, "Same Page," is a silky-electro R&B jam and collaboration with singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger. Released as the first and only single, "Same Page" premiered via Complex – highlights the benefits of communication and compromise in a healthy relationship with lyrics:"Even though we love to fight/We don't wanna waste no time/We shut up and just apologize/No matter who's wrong or who's right.[2][3][4] "Right Now," a "racy," "sensual" ode serves as the extended play's fourth track and finds the singer's doing her own background vocals with Auto-tune.[5][2] Track five, the "power" anthem "M.O.N.E.Y" is a synth-heavy banger which lean on the ATL hip-hop sound.[5][2] The extended play's sixth track features rapper Mic Check; the track incorporates a pop friendly sound amplified with piano to convey the singer's message of perseverance and positivity with lyrics – "I've had so many wrongs that I've lost count/But it made me who I am and I wouldn't change a thing/'Cause he crown me like a king."[2]
Release and promotion[edit]
Mya announced the release of her second extended play Sweet XVI via her Instagram account, writing to her fans, "Thanks for ridin' with me for the past 16 years."[6] Sweet XVI was released April 21, 2014 through the singer's label imprint Planet 9 with distribution via Ingrooves on digital and streaming platforms.[7]
Singles[edit]
"Same Page," a silky electro R&B collaboration with singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger was released as the first and only single where it premiered via online publication Complex upon the extended play's release.[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Super Woman" |
| 3:45 | |
| 2. | "Cherry Lips" |
| Nate "Impact" Jolley | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Same Page" |
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| 2:58 |
| 4. | "Right Now" | Shaunice "Sha Sha" Jones |
| 2:31 |
| 5. | "M.O.N.E.Y" |
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| 3:24 |
| 6. | "Unbreakable" |
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| 3:40 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 21, 2014 | [8] |
References[edit]
- ^ Viera, Bené (March 16, 2016). "Mya Talks New EP 'Smoove Jones,' Love & Feminism". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Rohn, Jake D. (April 28, 2014). "Mixtape Review: Mya, Sweet XVI EP". Black Entertainment Television. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Nostro, Lauren D. (April 21, 2014). "Premiere: Listen to MÝA's "Same Page" f/ Eric Bellinger". Complex. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Stern, Brad (April 22, 2014). "Mya, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones + More: 5 Must-Hear Pop Songs Of The Week". MTV. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Cline, Georgette (April 21, 2014). "Mya Teams Up With Eric Bellinger for 'Same Page,' Debuts 'Sweet XVI' EP". The Boombox. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Folk, Antwane (April 8, 2014). "Mya Set To Drop 'Sweet XVI' EP This Month". Rated R&B. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Sweet XVI : Mya: Digital Music". Amazon. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Sweet XVI - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
