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G.M.O. (Got My Own)
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Wikipedia article
"'G.M.O. (Got My Own)'" is a song recorded by American singer Ma. A collaborative effort, it was written and composed by Ma, Tink and Lamar "My Guys Mars" Edwards, while production was helmed by the latter as well with additional contribution from producer Resource. Released August 31, 2018, "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" is a synth driven and bass heavy midtempo ladies club anthem song and serves as a departure from Harrison's two R&Brooted studio projects 'Smoove Jones' (2016) and 'TKO (The Knock Out)' (2018).
Background and release
In honor of her twentieth anniversary, Ma released 'TKO (The Knock Out)', her eighth studio album, thirteenth studio project overall to commemorate the release of her debut album 'Ma' (1998). Digitally, the release was distributed through indie distribution company, The Orchard under Sony Music. To support the album, 'TKO (The Knock Out)' spawned several singles "Ready for Whatever," "Ready, Part II," "You Got Me," "Damage," and "Knock You Out."
In Fall 2017, during a press run, Ma stopped at BET and discussed to the staff at a BET Music Meeting about the music she has been making the past ten years independently. While there and at that time unbeknownst to the public, Ma exclusively shared "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" featuring Tink and its video with the staff. The following year, in late August 2018, Ma announced on her Instagram account "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" was available for pre-order starting August 24, 2018. "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" was officially released on August 31, 2018.
Recording
Speaking on the recording process and its experience, Harrison gushed, "Recording "G.M.O." with the super talented Tink was awesome." Satisfied with Tink's performance, Harrison applauded Tink's delivery, cadence, and perspective and felt Tink elevated the song with "more swag." Harrison lauded her producers MyGuyMars and Resource as well and their
contribution to the song, commenting, "they're not only musical, but they keep their ears close to the streets, is so refreshing creating the perfect balance for me with a familiar, yet original sound."
Music video
Directed and produced by Dana Rice and Ma, the two had previously collaborated on "Ready for Whatever" (2017), the visual plays like an old-school iPod advertisement in its simplistic production fashion. With only a Lambo and a few martinis on set, the predominantly black and white video features Ma's typical choreography with small snippets of dancing silhouettes.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Qobuz.
*Ma vocals, songwriting
*Trinity Home songwriting
*Lamar "Mars" Edwards composer
*Braylin "Resource" Bowman composer
Release history
References
Category:2018 singles
Category:2018 songs
Category:Ma songs
Category:Songs written by Ma
Category:Songs written by Lamar Edwards
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