Movin' On

Movin' On is the second single from Mya's self-titled debut album featuring rapper Silkk the Shocker.

The single was released on July 14, 1998 and was written by Mya, Mark Andrews, Darryl Pearson and Silkk.

The lyrics speak about a woman leaving her cheating ex-boyfriend.

The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised the singles' remix stellar production and Silkk's rap cameo.

It became a top 40 hit on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking and spending three non-consecutive weeks at number thirty-four.

It fared better on the US Hot R&B Singles chart peaking at number four. Internationally, the single reached the Top 20 in New Zealand.

Music Video
The song’s accompanying music video was filmed by director G. Thomas Ferguson and University Music CEO Haqq Islam.

The video was shot in the non-fictional high school University High.

In the video, Mya displayed her cheerleading skills and towards the end of the video, she leaves her cheating ex-boyfriend.

Chart Performance
In the United States, "Movin’ On" debuted at number seventy-five on Billboard Hot 100 chart for the issue dated week of August 8, 1998.

It ascended from 63-49 in its fourth week for the issue dated week of August 29, 1998.

The song continued to climb the Hot 100; ascending from 49-42 in its fifth week for the issue dated week of September 5, 1998.

The song reached its peak at number thirty-four issue dated week of September 12, 1998.

It spent 20 consecutive weeks on the chart. Movin’ On became Harrison’s second consecutive Top 40 (solo) on that chart.

The song performed better on its component chart Hot R&B Singles chart. It made its debuted at number twenty issue dated week of August 1, 1998.

It entered the Top Ten issue dated week of August 29, 1998 ascending from 13 to 7.

Due to the strength of the song and if Interscope had released "Movin' On" on cassette and CD configurations, the song could've been a strong contender for number one position.

Despite the single being available on 12-inch only, the song still managed to rise 7-5 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.

The song move resulted in the chart highest-ranking 12'-inch only single since MC Hammer's U Can't Touch This hit number one on Vinyl in 1990.

Nevertheless, "Movin’ On" reached its peak at number four issue dated week of September 12, 1998.

In total, the song spent 22 consecutive weeks on the chart. It became Mya's second consecutive Top Ten (solo) on that chart.

In New Zealand, "Movin’ On" debuted at number thirty-two during the week March 3, 1999.

It reached its peak at number eleven during the week of April 11, 1999. It spent a total of 8 non-consecutive week on the chart.

Critical Reception
Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review:

"This is no one-hit wonder. The ing nue who recently scored a pop smash with It's All About Me hits even harder with this wildly contagious, funk-fortified jeep jam. For such a young woman (she's a mere 18), she oozes with the confidence and stylistic flair of an artist twice her age. In an effort to attract the widest range of format support, the label has assembled a stellar remix package that includes Ralphi Rosario's swirling, pop-ready disco-house revision, as well as A. Hagg Islam's raw hip-hop version, which features an impressive rap cameo by Silkk The Shocker."

Credits

 * Produced by: Darryl "DAY" Pearson
 * Remix and Additional Production by: A. Haqq Islam
 * Vocal Arrangements: Sisqo
 * Recording Studio: Silent Sound Studios
 * Recording Engineer: Thom "TK" Kidd, Mike Alvord
 * Assistant Recording Engineer: Jason Webb, Kevin Lively
 * Mix Studio: The Record Plant