Moodring

by

Mýa

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The smooth tempo Missy Elliot produced first single "My Love is Like...Wo" is a mild prelude to an AMAZING R&B album. Many different "moods" and subject matter are tapped on this album from the playful cocky single "...Wo" to the risqué, humorous techno-ish single "Whatever B*tch" that's a definite party starter to the dark atmosphere of "Taste This" in which Mya, over a pulsating beat, turns the tables on a lover that's not living up to expectations. There's also a groovy 70's vibe to "Sophisticated Lady" which samples "Cold Blooded" that finds Mya in control of it all as a dominatrix like vixen.

Amazing tracks and my FAVORITES include the sultry erotic "Anatomy One on One" ("Undressing You with Your clothes on/ Standing up while we're laying down"), the hip hop grinder "Why You Gotta look Good" f/ G-Unit member Lloyd Banks in which Mya confessed if her lover lacked admirable traits such as being "quite so big", she wouldn't deal with his bull, and the crunk Missy and Timbaland produced single "Step" where Mya demands the respect of another hutchie tryna take her man in the club ("If she violate I got the right to strike her" ). The beautiful angelic ballad "You" showcases Mya's vocals very well and proves simplicity sometimes can be perfection.

Some "filler" or disliked tracks include "Things Come and Go" featuring Sean Paul, a boring uninspired Reggae luvey dubey tune, and the DJ Clue produced "Hurry Up".

Mood ring is another solid effort. It is very enjoyable and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes nice Pop/R&B beats and lyrics.

I have liked Mya's vocals since 'Its all about me' & I think she is TRULY talented. However, that talent is not shown in this cd. On this cd it seemed like she was trying to show a harder/edgier side of her and I wasn't feeling it. Most of her songs contain obscenities and sexual lyrics. I love hard core rap so believe me I don't have virgin ears, but at the same time it just wasn't what I'm looking for on a Mya cd. The song 'Late'... WOW is she serious? Can she make one song w/some substance? One of the best songs on the cd is 'My love is like Whoa' b/c its a catchy radio-friendly song, but that song is average at best. The only other song I liked was the one from the Coca-Cola commercial w/ Common. My advice to Mya is go back & start over again.