Megan Thee Stallion faucets into ‘90s R&B nostalgia with “Lover Girl,” whereas spotlighting TikTok producer Jacobdior.

Megan Thee Stallion is again with one other dose of warmth and a shocking contact of softness. Following April’s “Whenever,” the Houston rapper dropped her second solo single of the yr, “Lover Girl,” which flips the 1996 R&B basic “Kissin’ You” by Total into a contemporary bounce-infused anthem. Produced by newcomer Jacobdior, the monitor layers Megan’s signature confidence over a mix of New Orleans bounce and Jersey membership power, anchored by the nostalgic Bad Boy pattern.

The track arrives as Megan enjoys her high-profile romance with Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. The couple went public in July, sharing affectionate images on Instagram and stepping out collectively at Megan’s Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala, fueling loads of buzz about Hip-Hop’s latest energy pair.

Musically, “Lover Girl” finds Megan exploring romantic territory with out abandoning her trademark boldness. The hook, that includes her chanting “my man, my baby,” has already caught listeners’ consideration for its infectious rhythm and easy supply. Also, there’s Klay.

Still, reactions are blended. Some followers reward the track’s nostalgic really feel and sensible use of the Total pattern, whereas others really feel the lyrics lean too closely into express territory, lacking a chance for extra intelligent wordplay.

“I actually really like the hook, the sample throughout the song is utilized well and production is decent,” one listener wrote online. “But the middle of the song after the first verse is where it starts to go downhill for me…I just feel the song could’ve used less vulgar sex references and leaned more toward witty double entendre or innuendo punchlines, especially on a song called ‘Lover Girl.’”

Still, there’s no denying the monitor’s cultural spark — notably for its producer. Jacobdior, a DJ and TikToker who solely started his music profession two months in the past, created the beat and posted it on-line with the caption, “Someone call Megan.” The clip went viral, finally catching Megan’s eye. “Friend I’m late but if you send me this beat I will record it TONIGHTTT,” she replied.

That on-line second led to a full-circle success story, culminating in one of the crucial talked-about releases of Megan’s present period.

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