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After years of teasing fans and dropping singles from the project, Mýa has officially released her long-awaited new album, Retrospect, today.
The Grammy-winning singer’s latest project marks her 10th studio album and her first full-length release since 2018’s T.K.O. (The Knock Out). Released independently through her Planet 9 label in partnership with Virgin Music, the album finds Mýa tapping into the retro-inspired R&B, funk, soul, and pop sounds that helped shape her artistry growing up.
The rollout for Retrospect has been building for months thanks to singles including “A.S.A.P.” and the fan-favorite “Just a Little Bit” featuring Too $hort, which recently arrived alongside its official visual. The project also boasts appearances from 21 Savage, Snoop Dogg, Joyner Lucas, D-Nice, and ADÉ.
In recent interviews, the DMV native revealed that portions of the album have actually been in the works for years, with some records dating back to sessions around her Smoove Jones and T.K.O. eras. According to the singer, delays involving clearances, features, mixing, and behind-the-scenes logistics ultimately pushed the album’s release back several times before finally arriving today.
Sonically, Retrospect pulls inspiration from classic ‘70s and ‘80s music, with Mýa citing icons including Prince, Rick James, Teena Marie, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis as influences behind the album’s direction and production style.
The album has also generated plenty of conversation online thanks to its sleek retro-inspired visuals and album cover, with fans celebrating the return of one of R&B’s most underrated and consistent veterans. Over the past year, Mýa has been heavily promoting the new era through performances, interviews, festival appearances, and major live events while continuing to expand her already impressive independent music catalog.
With Retrospect, Mýa once again proves why she has remained one of the most respected independent voices in R&B — balancing nostalgia and modern production while staying true to the smooth sound and artistry fans have loved for decades.
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