| "Ridin'" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Mýa | ||||
| from the album Liberation | ||||
| Released | July 17, 2007 | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Universal Motown | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Esther Dean, Traci C. Hale, Mýa Harrison, Jevon Sims, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | |||
| Producer(s) | Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | |||
| Mýa singles chronology | ||||
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"Ridin'" is a song by American singer Mýa. It was written and composed by Harrison, Ester Dean, Jevon Simms, Traci Hale and Tricky Stewart for her fourth studio album Liberation (2007), with the latter serving as producer. The lyric is based on a personal experience Harrison endured in a relationship at one point in time when she suspected her ex-boyfriend of cheating.
"Ridin'" was released in favor over album cuts "I Am" and "Walka Not a Talka" in a poll on Harrison's MySpace page voted by fans and after the commercial disappointment of previous single "Lock U Down". Upon release, it received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who complimented on Harrison's toned of voice and the topic of the song. A minor success on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, it peaked at number fifty-eight. The song's accompanying music video was filmed by Erik White and made its world premiere on BET's 106 & Park in September 2007.
Critical reception
In reviewing Ridin', Mark Edward Nero of About.com noted, "Stylistically, it's very similar to some songs on Usher's Confessions album, with the major difference being Mýa playing the cheated-on role instead of the cheater."[1]
Track listings and formats
- US CD single[2]
- "Ridin'" (Clean) – 3:41
- "Ridin'" (Main) – 3:44
- "Ridin'" (Instrumental) – 3:40
- US 12" single[3]
- A1 "Ridin'" (Clean)
- A2 "Ridin'" (Instrumental)
- B1 "Ridin'" (Main)
- B2 "Ridin'" (Acappella)
Chart
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 58 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 31, 2007 | Rhythmic/Crossover | Universal Motown | [5] |
| July 17, 2007 | Digital download | [6] |
References
- ^ "New Music: Mya - "Ridin'". About.com. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ "Mýa* – Ridin'(CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- ^ "Mýa* – Ridin'(Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- ^ "Mya Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ^ "Available For Airplay". FMQB. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
- ^ "Ridin - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2011-08-09.