My First Night With You

My First Night With You is the last single from Mya's self-titled debut album.

The song was written by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Diane Warren & was originally featured on R&B singer Deborah Cox's 1995 self-titled debut album.

The album’s version was produced by Daryl Simmons; allowing Harrison to put her own spin on the record while the Ric Wake pop produced version was marketed at pop and adult contemporary radio.

The lyrics of the ballad speak of a non-sexual experience with a man.

The song received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, commenting the thinness of Mya's voice.

"My First Night with You" became a Top Forty hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 and R&B Singles chart; peaking at number twenty-eight.

The single wasn't given an international release.

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

It featured a cameo by Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs portraying Mya's father.

In the video, Mya tries to convince her father that her date is a good guy before they head out for a big night on the town.

The whirlwind evening concludes with Mya and her beau falling asleep on a beach.

The clip included an appearance by rapper Saafir (who had a small role as "Harold" in the 1993 film "Menace II Society").

Chart Performance
In the United States, "My First Night With You" debuted at number ninety on Billboard Hot 100 chart for the issue dated week of March 20, 1999.

It ascended from 90-66 in its second week for the issue dated week of March 27, 1999.

The song reached its peak at number twenty-eight for issue dated week of April 17, 1999 ascending from 46-28.

It spent a total of 14 consecutive weeks on the chart and Mya's second single with a short life span on the Hot 100 behind "Fallen" with 12 consecutive weeks.

The song performed the same on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart. It made its debuted at number eighty-nine issue dated week of March 13, 1999.

It rose from 85-35 in its second week issue dated week of March 20, 1999. It spent 19 consecutive weeks on the chart.

"My First Night With You" reached its peak at number twenty-eight issue dated week of April 17, 1999.

It became Mya's third consecutive Top 40 hit (solo) on both charts. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States.

Critical Reception
Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review:

"It's hard to go wrong at pop radio these days with either Diane Warren or Babyface on your side, and here the two ably join forces for a gentle love ballad about that unforgettable first night together. Two mixes are offered on the promo single, a glistening pop video version, produced by Ric Wake, and a more R&B-oriented album version from Daryl Simmons. While notably different, either would suit the pop side of radio, which is sure to give this a careful listen. Mya's voice is not the most robust around and this song perhaps makes that clearer than before but "My First Night With You" totally works that Backstreet Boys-ballad vibe that's so hot right now. For that reason and in light of the song's universal lyric about the first touch of love, it's quite likely that the song could continue this budding artist's hot streak, even crossing her over to AC."

Personnel

 * Produced by: Daryl Simmons
 * Engineered by: Thom "TK" Kidd
 * Mixed by: Jon Gass
 * Assistant Engineer: Kevin Lively
 * Assistant Mix Engineer: E'Lyk
 * Recording Studio: Silent Sound Studios
 * Mix Studio: Brandon's Way Recording
 * Production Coordinator: Ivy Skoff
 * All Keyboards & Drum Programming: Daryl Simmons
 * Additional Drum Programming: P. Sound Productions
 * Bass: Ronnie Garrett
 * Background Vocals: Mya Harrison & Tanya "Tann" Smith