"Movin' On" is a song by American singer Mya, released in July 1998 as the second single from her self-titled debut studio album. It was written and composed by Harrison, Mark Andrews and Darryl Pearson. Musically, the album version is a funk and pop song, while the single remix version is a hip hop song. Lyrically, the record speaks of a woman leaving her cheating ex-boyfriend.

Upon its release, the song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised the singles' remix stellar production and Silkk's rap cameo. "Movin' On" became a top 40 hit on Billboards 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.

Its 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, Harrison displays her cheerleading skills and towards the end of the video leaves her cheating ex-boyfriend.

Critical reception Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review, writing, "This is no one-hit wonder. The ingenue 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."

Accolades YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.1999Lady of SoulBest R&B/Soul Song of the Year

+ Rankings for "Movin' On" Year Publication Accolade Rank 1998 MTV Top 96 of 1998 2013 AllMusic R&B 40: 1998 2014 Complex The 50 Best R&B Songs With Rap Features

Chart performance In the United States, "Movin' On" debuted at number 75 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. It continued to climb the Hot 100, ascending from 49 to 42 in its fifth week for the issue dated week of September 5, 1998. The song reached its peak at number 34, 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. It performed better on the Hot R&B Singles chart. It made its debut at number 20, issue dated week of August 1, 1998. It entered the Top Ten issue dated week of August 29, 1998 ascending from 13-7. Due to the strength of the song, if Interscope had released "Movin' On" on cassette and CD configurations; the song could've been a strong contender for number one position. However, despite being available on 12' inch only, the song still managed to rise from 7 to 5 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. The song's move resulted in the chart's 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 Harrison's second consecutive Top Ten (solo), and third overall on that chart.

In New Zealand, "Movin' On" debuted at number 32 during the week of March 3, 1999. It reached its peak at number eleven during the week of April 11, 1999. It spent a total of eight non-consecutive weeks on the chart. Harrison earned her third consecutive Top 20 hit in New Zealand.

Legacy Complex recognized "Movin' On" as one of the Best R&B Videos of the 90's. The song ranked tenth on Billboards list of 20 Best High School Music Videos of All Time. Power star and recording artist Rotimi sampled "Movin' On" for his five-track Summer Bangerz EP (2016).

Remix A remixed version of "Movin' On" was produced in the process, aptly titled "Movin' Out". It was released as the lead single from the motion picture film Belly (1998) and featured East coast rappers Noreaga and Raekwon. Interscope commissioned a music video which was directed by music director Hype Williams.

Formats and track listings

US 12" single and vinyl single A1 "Movin' On" (With Rap) Featuring Silkk the Shocker – 4:30 A2 "Movin' On" (Acapella With Rap) Featuring Silkk the Shocker – 3:58 B1 "Movin' On" (No Rap) – 4:29 B2 "Movin' On" (Instrumental Version) – 4:29

US 12" single and vinyl single A1 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Vox Club) – 7:29 A2 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Dub) – 7:00 B1 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Club Mix) – 4:56 B2 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Radio Edit) – 3:53 B3 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Dub Beats)

US CD single "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Club Edit) – 3:25 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Radio Edit) – 3:52 "Movin' On" (Featuring Silkk The Shocker) (Clean) – 4:30 "Movin' On" (Album Version) – 4:29

Italy 12" single A1 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Vox Club) – 7:29 A2 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Dub) – 7:00 B1 "Movin' On" (University Mix Dirty Version) – 5:09 B2 "Movin' On" (Featuring Silkk The Shocker Clean) – 4:30 B3 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Club Mix)

UK 12" single A1 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Vox Club) – 7:29 A2 "Movin' On" (Ralphi's Dub) – 7:00 B1 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Club Mix) – 4:56 B2 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Radio Edit) – 3:53

European CD single "Movin' On" (Radio Edit) Featuring Silkk The Shocker – 3:58 "Movin' On" (Fernando's Radio Edit) – 3:52 "Movin' On" (Album Version) – 4:30 University Mix Featuring Noreaga, Raekwon – 4:30

Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of Mya. Recording Recorded at Silent Sound Studios (Atlanta, Georgia) and The Record Plant (Hollywood, California) Mixed at The Record Plant (Hollywood, California) Personnel

Darryl "DAY" Pearson – production A. Haqq Islam – remix, additional production Sisqo – vocal arrangements Thom "TK" Kidd – recording engineer Mike Alvord – recording engineer Jason Webb – recording engineer assistance Kevin Lively – recording engineer assistance

Charts

Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "Movin' On"Chart (1998–1999)Peakposition

Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Movin' On"Chart (1998)PositionUS Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)36

Release history + Release history and formats for "Movin' On" Country Release date Format(s) Label Ref. United States July 28, 1998 CHR/Rhythmic Interscope Urban October 20, 1998 CHR/Pop Germany September 7, 1998 CD single

References

External links MyaMya.com — official site