K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)
Studio album by
Mýa
ReleasedApril 13, 2011 (2011-04-13)
RecordedOctober 2010—February 2011
Genre
Length1:11:41
LabelManhattan  · Planet 9
ProducerMýa Harrison (also exec.)  · Michael Barney  · Aaron Bennett  · PJ Bianco  · BigHeadDez  · Carvin & Ivan  · Fredro  · Hardwork  · Chuck Harmony  · Loren Hill  · John Ho  · Daisuke Imai  · Lil' Eddie  · Bei Maejor  · Duwayne Mills  · Jeff Miyahara  · Rich Shelton  · Young Yonni
Mýa chronology
Beauty & the Streets Vol. 1
(2009)		 K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)
(2011)		 With Love
(2014)
Singles from K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)
  1. "Fabulous Life"
    Released: January 19, 2011
  2. "Runnin' Back"
    Released: February 23, 2011
  3. "Earthquake"
    Released: December 6, 2011[1]
  4. "Somebody Come Get This Bitch"
    Released: December 13, 2011[2]
  5. "Mr. Incredible"
    Released: December 16, 2011[3]
  6. "Mess Up My Hair"
    Released: February 7, 2012[4]
  7. "Evolve"
    Released: April 17, 2012[5]
  8. "Take Him Out"
    Released: September 17, 2013[6]

K.I.S.S. (abbreviation of Keep It Sexy & Simple)[7] is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Mýa. It is her second album to be released on Manhattan Records. The album was later re-released as a deluxe version with new songs for her American fans on February 14, 2012.[8]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com2/5 stars[9]
The Heights(negative)[10]
The Weekender3.5/5 stars[11]

K.I.S.S. received generally positive reviews from music critics.

Track listing

Japanese standard edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."K.I.S.S."Mýa Harrison, Edwin "Lil Eddie" Serrano, Autumn Rowe, Christopher MooreChuck Harmony3:54
2."Rear View Mirror" (featuring Sean Paul)Harrison, Sean Paul HenriquesPJ Bianco, Zach Hannah3:54
3."Fabulous Life"Jeff Miyahara, Andreas Levander, Edwin "Lil Eddie" Serrano, HarrisonJeff Miyahara, Fredro3:58
4."Mess Up My Hair"Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, HarrisonYoung Yonny, Desmond J. "BigHeadDez" Peterson3:32
5."Fugitive of Love"Carmael M. Frith, Harrison, Tasha KingRich Shelton, Loren Hill, Michael Barney, Aaron Bennett4:06
6."Love Me Some You" (featuring Marques Houston)Atozzio Towns, HoustonYoung Yonny3:32
7."Mr. Incredible"Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, HarrisonYoung Yonny4:41
8."Problem + Solution"Tiwa Savage, Shawn StockmanJohn Ho4:34
9."Runnin' Back" (featuring Iyaz)Kyle Schrom, Iyobasa "Enpho" Ighedosa, Caleb MiddlebrooksYoung Yonny, Mr. INT3:29
10."Before U Say Goodbye"Daisuke "D.I." Imai, Lil Eddie, HarrisonDaisuke "D.I." Imai4:06
11."Sorry"Krystle OliverCarvin & Ivan3:43
12."Love Comes Love Goes"Julian BrazierDuwayne "DaDa" Mills, Hardwork, Philip Constable4:50
13."Evolve"Delisha Thomas, King, HarrisonLee Major3:28
Bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Alive"Lil Eddie, HarrisonDJ Komori, UTA3:50

North American deluxe edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."K.I.S.S."Mýa Harrison, Edwin "Lil Eddie" Serrano, Autumn Rowe, Christopher MooreChuck Harmony3:54
2."Rear View Mirror" (featuring Sean Paul)Harrison, Sean Paul HenriquesPJ Bianco, Zach Hannah3:54
3."Take Him Out" (featuring Spice)Harrison, Grace Hamilton, Michael Boog, Junior SanchezJunior Sanchez, Michael Boog3:21
4."Fabulous Life"Jeff Miyahara, Andreas Levander, Edwin "Lil Eddie" Serrano, HarrisonJeff Miyahara, Fredro3:58
5."Earthquake" (featuring Trina)Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Cristal Brightharp, Nia Myricks, Katrina Taylor, Kevon Ford, Kris DayYoung Yonny, Desmond J. "BigHeadDez" Peterson3:19
6."Mess Up My Hair"Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, HarrisonYoung Yonny, Desmond J. "BigHeadDez" Peterson3:32
7."Break Your Neck"Carmael M. Frith, Tasha J. King, HarrisonRich Shelton Loren Hill, Michael Barney, Aaron Bennett3:14
8."Fugitive of Love"Carmael M. Frith, King, HarrisonRich Shelton, Loren Hill, Michael Barney, Aaron Bennett4:06
9."Can I"Tyquandra "LyriqTye" Stephens, HarrisonSnatch & Grab Productions4:27
10."Love Me Some You" (featuring Marques Houston)Atozzio Towns, HoustonYoung Yonny3:32
11."Mr. Incredible"Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, HarrisonYoung Yonny4:41
12."Problem + Solution"Tiwa Savage, Shawn StockmanJohn Ho4:34
13."Love Comes Love Goes"Julian BrazierDuwayne "DaDa" Mills, Hardwork, Philip Constable4:50
14."Evolve"Delisha Thomas, King, HarrisonLee Major3:28
15."It's My Birthday"HarrisonDJ Drew G3:29
16."Somebody Come Get This Bitch"Harrison, Stacie & LacieReco Lynch3:07
17."Love Me Some You (Solo)"Atozzio TownsYoung Yonny3:32

International Deluxe/U.S. 2013 Limited Mint Edition

[12][13]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."K.I.S.S."Mýa Harrison, Edwin "Lil Eddie" Serrano, Autumn Rowe, Christopher MooreChuck Harmony3:54
2."Rear View Mirror" (featuring Sean Paul)Harrison, Sean Paul HenriquesPJ Bianco, Zach Hannah3:54
3."Take Him Out" (featuring Spice)Harrison, Grace Hamilton, Michael Boog, Junior SanchezJunior Sanchez, Michael Boog3:21
4."Fabulous Life"Jeff Miyahara, Andreas Levander, Edwin "Lil Eddie" Serrano, HarrisonJeff Miyahara, Fredro3:58
5."Earthquake" (featuring Trina)Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Cristal Brightharp, Nia Myricks, Katrina Taylor, Kevon Ford, Kris DayYoung Yonny, Desmond J. "BigHeadDez" Peterson3:19
6."Mess Up My Hair" (featuring Beenie Man)Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, Harrison, Moses DavisYoung Yonny, Desmond J. "BigHeadDez" Peterson3:50
7."Break Your Neck"Carael M. Frith, Tasha J. King, HarrisonRich Shelton, Loren Hill, Michael Barney, Aaron Bennett3:14
8."Fugitive of Love"Carmael M. Frith, King, HarrisonRich Shelton, Loren Hill, Michael Barney, Aaron Bennett4:06
9."Can I"Tyquandra "LyriqTye" Stephens, HarrisonSnatch & Grab Productions4:27
10."Love Me Some You" (featuring Marques Houston)Atozzio Towns, HoustonYoung Yonny3:32
11."Mr. Incredible"Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, HarrisonYoung Yonny4:41
12."Problem + Solution"Tiwa Savage, Shawn StockmanJohn Ho4:34
13."Love Comes Love Goes"Julian BrazierDuwayne "DaDa" Mills, Hardwork, Philip Constable4:50
14."Evolve"Delisha Thomas, King, HarrisonLee Major3:28
15."It's My Birthday"HarrisonDJ Drew G3:29
16."Somebody Come Get This Bitch"Harrison, Stacie & LacieReco Lynch3:07
17."Love Me Some You (Solo)"Atozzio TownsYoung Yonny3:32
18."Mess Up My Hair (Solo)"Lindsay "Lindz" Fields, Nia Myricks, HarrisonYoung Yonny, Desmond J. "BigHeadDez" Peterson3:32
19."Love Is the Answer" (featuring Cedric Gervais starring Mýa)Harrison, Dee RobertsCedric Gervais, Sandy Vee2:57
Sample credits

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2011/2012) Peak
position		 Sales
Japan Albums Chart (Billboard) 61 5,502[14]
Japanese Albums Chart (Oricon)[15] 72
Japanese International Albums Chart (Oricon)[16] 17
Japan Top Independent Albums and Singles Chart (Billboard)[17] 8
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[18]74 3,035

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Japan April 13, 2011[19] Digital download Manhattan Recordings/Planet 9
April 20, 2011[20] CD
Canada December 20, 2011[21][22][23] Digital download Planet 9
United States
Australia[24] February 14, 2012 Planet 9/INgrooves
Germany[25]
Ireland[26]
Netherlands[27]
Sweden[28]
United Kingdom[13][29]

References

  1. ↑ "Earthquake [Explicit]". Amazon. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  2. ↑ "Somebody Come Get This Bitch - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  3. ↑ "Mr. Incredible". Amazon. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  4. ↑ "Mess Up My Hair - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  5. ↑ "Evolve - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
  6. ↑ "Take Him Out ft. Spice". Mýa's Official Website. Archived from the original on 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
  7. ↑ "Mýa Reveals the Meaning Behind New Album 'K.I.S.S.,' Tells of Love for Miami". AOL. Archived from the original on 2011-05-05. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  8. ↑ "Grammy Award Winning Artist Mýa Sets International Valentine's Day Release Date for K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy Simple)". ConstantContact. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
  9. ↑ Nero, Mark Edward. "Album Review: Mýa - 'K.I.S.S.'". About.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-04. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
  10. ↑ Cavallo, Taylor (2012-02-15). "Mya's Musical Return Is Neither Notable Nor Enjoyable". The Heights. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  11. ↑ DeBalko, Stephanie (2011-12-27). "ALBUM REVIEW: Mya's surprising return". The Weekender. Archived from the original on 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  12. ↑ http://instagram.com/p/c7pmM6Mp-Y/
  13. 1 2 "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
  14. ↑ "ר¼TOP300". tieba.baidu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-06-01.
  15. ↑ "ר¼TOP100". tieba.baidu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  16. ↑ "洋楽アルバム 週間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング". Oricon. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
  17. ↑ "Japan Billboard Top Albums". Billboard (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  18. ↑ "Mya Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  19. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Bonus Track Version)". iTunes. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
  20. ↑ "K.I.S.S.Keep It Sexy & Simple". HMV Japan. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
  21. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)[Explicit]". Amazon. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  22. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  23. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  24. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  25. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes (in German). Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  26. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes (in Irish). Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  27. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes (in Dutch). Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  28. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes (in Swedish). Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  29. ↑ "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)". iTunes. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
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