Oh, Manchester, So Much To Answer For

When did the memo on Missy Elliot producing every comeback single by R&B babydivas get sent out, and how did I miss it? Hot on the heels of Missy's prodcution on R&B charttopper "So Gone" by Monica (decent, but nothing to get excited about) comes SAG award winner (she was part of the Best Ensemble award for Chicago) Mya's "My Love Is Like Wo." Frankly, the production isn't any great shakes, and Missy's contribution is fairly limited to shouting out "wo"s. But Mya? Girl, you've growed! Points for the "my ass is like wo!" line, first of all. Her vocal delivery is much more confident that we've previously heard from her (apparently that verse in "Cell Block Tango" taught her a few things). And she just sounds sassy, ready to take on all comers. This one might have a fast burn, but I've got a feeling it could become a big summer single, so enjoy it now before you get sick of it.

The best line, however, is the last one of the chorus: "my body's like wo!/and you're kissin' it/so whatcha think of it?" G'on, girl! You sure Ray-Ray din't write this fo' ya?