It’s been a minute since the last Mycah’s Pick, but it’s all in good faith. I had to take a step back and get my life in order. Sometimes you need a little pause to make room for everything you’re becoming.
But now? We’re back to the basics.
I’ve been sitting with a lot of music since the last time we talked. These aren’t just songs I like, they’re songs that stuck with me. Whether it was the lyrics, the production or the story behind them, each track had something real to say.
So turn your speakahs up, tap in, and let’s catch a vibe… just like we always do.
💎 Underrated Gem
“part of me” by horebby (prod. by kizzle)
I knew I had to add Horebby to this week’s playlist the moment I heard her on TikTok. The snippet alone stopped me mid-scroll. Her voice? Beautiful. The harmonies? Otherworldly. This track feels like floating: soft, intentional and ethereal in the best way.
She’s bringing a young Neo-soul perspective that I’m loving right now. Her vocal runs glide effortlessly, and the way she stacks her harmonies? Pure magic. It’s layered just enough to feel intimate without doing too much. But honestly, two minutes wasn’t enough. I needed more. She deserves more.
And if this is the first song I stumbled on? I can’t wait to dive into the rest of her catalog.
Horebby’s artistry is gentle but gripping, proof that simplicity can still be soul-stirring. Definitely one to watch.
✍🏾 My Song of the Week
“What You Have” by Mycah
I wrote What You Have around my sophomore year of college. I was in this phase where I cared about someone, but I wasn’t about to beg for the bare minimum. I wasn’t bitter. Just real with myself.
At that age, I was starting to understand my worth in a different way. Not in a loud, “look at me” kind of way, but in a quiet, internal shift like, if you can’t see the value in what you’ve got, that’s on you. I can't make you love what you have.
This song was written in the same era as Catch a Vibe, where I was already hinting at that energy. “he know what I’m working with and not to waste my time.” I was still figuring things out, still feeling my feelings, but I had no interest in forcing something that didn’t feel right.
It’s not a heartbreak song. It’s a recognition song. About realizing you’re a catch, even if someone else fumbles it. If you’ve ever loved someone who didn’t know how to handle it, you’ll feel this one.
🌟 Mainstream Hit
“Baddest in the Room” by Fridayy
I’m not gonna lie… I had been sleeping on Fridayy. I knew his name, heard some of the TikTok clips, but I hadn’t really listened. And now that I have? I get it. The hype makes sense.
Baddest in the Room stood out to me because it does what I’ve been missing from a lot of male R&B lately. It uplifts without sounding corny. It’s romantic without losing its edge. The way he sings to this woman is smooth, respectful, and just confident enough to feel real.
And once I played the full track? Yeah, it was over with. The production is clean. His voice is rich. And the writing is intentional.
Fridayy’s not just giving a viral moment, he’s giving a full experience. Consider me officially tapped in.
💿 Throwback Classic
“Pieces of Me” by Ledisi
I grew up on this song and honestly, it helped me make sense of myself. Pieces of Me was one of the first songs that made me feel seen. Like, really seen. It’s for the girl who always felt misunderstood, who held it all together on the outside but was carrying so much more on the inside.
Hearing Ledisi sing,
“So when you look at my face, you gotta know that I’m made of everything, love and pain”
… that line alone stayed with me. Still does.
This song wasn’t just background music for me growing up. It was a lifeline. It gave language to things I hadn’t yet learned how to say. And in many ways, it’s part of the reason I started writing. I wanted to be that song for someone else one day.
Ledisi reminded us that being layered doesn’t make you difficult. It makes you human. And that kind of message never goes out of style.
🎲 Wildcard
“Straight Up” by THEY.
Let me tell y’all something, this is the kind of music I love. And I mean love. Smooth, confident, grown, a little nostalgic but still fresh. Straight Up feels like a new-age love letter with Jodeci energy and modern finesse.
What really got me is the energy. I’ve been over all these songs where men sound like they barely even like women. THEY. is giving the opposite—direct, grown, and confident without doing the most. Not in a performative way, but in a “let me pull up and treat you right” kind of way. Respectful. Sexy. Secure.
They got it right. I'm tuned in now.
And just like that, another Mycah’s Pick is in the books.
If you made it this far, thank you for trusting my ear and being part of this lil corner of the internet where music actually means something. Whether it’s an old favorite, a new gem or one of my own songs, my goal is always the same—to make you feel something.
I don’t take this series lightly. I’m building it in real time, just like the rest of my dreams. So if a track stuck with you this week, tell me. Tag me. Text me. I want to hear what’s resonating with you too, because this isn’t just about what I like. It’s about what we’re building together.
Always remember: good music deserves good ears… and these got mine.