Y2K POP UNIVERSE

By Y2K Pop Universe

Join your host Justin as he takes a deep dive into the Y2K Pop Boom from 1999 - 2009. Song by Song. Album by Album.

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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

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March 17, 2025 S5 - E14 - Mýa - Taste This
The party is short lived as we dive into the darkest song of Moodring on this week's episode. While it is not an easy listen, it definitely puts Mýa's artistry on full display. On this song, Mýa discusses the trauma of being in an emotionally abusive relationship. This sounds like the final culmination song for relationships on the album; a message that Mýa needed to get out of her system!
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21min
March 10, 2025 S5 - E13 - Mýa - Whatever Bitch
I couldn't help but ramble on about this special song, but it truly is a moment in time! "Whatever Bitch" by Mya is not only a banger, but it was released in an era where being gay was still very much on the underground - yes, even in 2003. It may be hard to believe as so much queer culture is ubiquitous in the world, but songs from big-name-pop stars like this were NOT the norm. Props to Mya for this banger and for showin luv to the gays!
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27min
March 03, 2025 S5 - E12 - Mýa - Late
Such a quirky funky song for truly one of life's most stressful moments - I can only imagine. Mya tackles the subject of an unwanted possible pregnancy with this futuristic thumping bumping track. One of the most forward-thinking songs of the era, it shows off Mya's incredible artistic range!
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23min
February 24, 2025 S5 - E11 - Mýa - After The Rain
After expressing gratitude and love on last week's episode, the song featured on this week's episodes confronts the subject of loss - and in particular two big losses in Mýa's personal life. "Moodring" impressively covers an array of topics and emotions that is impressive to this day in pop's current landscape. It is still mind boggling how underrated this song and project is!
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24min
February 17, 2025 S5 - E10 - Mýa - You
If you're a lover of big ballads from the 2000's, this song is right up your alley. This song is all about realizing the love of your life has been under your nose your whole life...it's like you're totally buggin'! Oh wait, thats a 90's reference...anyway.. Mya sounds amazing on this song that is sure to make it on your wedding playlist.
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26min
February 10, 2025 S5 - E9 - Mýa - Things Come & Go f/ Sean Paul
This song is all about love conquering all the ups and downs that occur in a relationship and still staying together even if one party is kind of a jerk. Now...that may not be for everyone, me included, but I'm sure many can relate? I guess? BUT the song is GREAT; this a perfect slice of pop and R&B with Sean Paul sounding amazing with his contribution. So...WHY WASN'T THIS A SINGLE?!! It's the ever present question I keep asking when covering Mya's 2003 album "Moodring".

SONGS FEATURED:

Mýa - Things Come & Go f/ Sean Paul

Shuggie Otis - Aht Uh Mi Hed

Sean Paul - Gimme The Light
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27min
February 03, 2025 S5 - E8 - Mýa - Hurry Up
On this breezy Y2K bop, we get a lesson from Mya about having your cake and eating it too. While it's another song about a toxic relationship that should just end, it features snappy production from DJ Clue and features an incredibly catchy chorus. Although not the most notable song, it has actually aged quite well as they dont' em like this anymore.
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20min
January 27, 2025 S5 - E7 - Mýa - Anatomy 1On1
This steamy track features production from the legendary duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and it does not disappoint. This is one of the most streamed and beloved songs on "Moodring" - but personally I think it could have benefitted from a little bit more production expansion - what do you think? Listen on it for my opinion!
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22min
January 20, 2025 S5 - E6 - Mýa - No Sleep Tonight
We're entering a sultry section of the "Moodring" experience, and what better way to make our transition than a song about a friends with benefits? This sensual banger (no pun intended) is absolutely one of my favorites on the album. With production from legendary Tricky Stewart, to an incredible vocal performance from Mya, this song needs to be on your bedroom playlist.
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15min
January 13, 2025 S5 - E5 - Mýa - Sophisticated Lady
Another potential could-be single from Mya's 2003 "Moodring" that sadly never saw the light of day! With a great a sample of Rick James' "Cold Blooded", Mya shows us how to get naughty...sophisticatedly.
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19min

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