# Fabulous Life

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"**Fabulous Life**" is a song recorded by American singer [Mya](/source/Mya_(singer)). An uptempo [J-pop](/source/J-pop) inspired tune, "Fabulous Life" was written by Andreas Levander, [Edwin Serrano](/source/Lil'_Eddie), and Mya with production helmed by [Jeff Miyahara](/source/Jeff_Miyahara) and Fredo. Released January 19, 2011 on her label imprint [Planet 9](/source/Planet_9_(record_label)) with distribution via Manhattan Recordings, "Fabulous Life" served as the [lead](/source/Lead_single) single taken from the singer's sixth studio album *[K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)](/source/K.I.S.S._(Keep_It_Sexy_%26_Simple))*.

Upon release, "Fabulous Life" received generally favourable reception from [contemporary music critics](/source/Music_journalism) whom praised the song's ['80s pop](/source/'80s_pop) inspired production. Commercially, "Fabulous Life" performed moderately well in the Asian music market territory. Following the song's release, "Fabulous Life" was featured on the *[Bravo](/source/Bravo_(American_TV_network))* network to promote its *Fashion By Bravo* campaign.

## Background and composition

For her sixth studio album *[K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)](/source/K.I.S.S._(Keep_It_Sexy_%26_Simple))*, the singer decided to experiment with a new sound and incorporated [J-pop](/source/J-pop) inspired songs.[1] In an interview conducted by [AOL Music](/source/AOL_Music), the singer briefly discussed why she opted to experiment with the genre and commented, "This is a new fun sound for me [...] and I'm ready to have some FUN!."[1] Described as "[synthy](/source/Synth)," "happy," and "fun," "Fabulous Life" is an 80's [freestyle](/source/Freestyle_music), [electropop](/source/Electropop) jam written by Andreas Levander, [Edwin Serrano](/source/Lil'_Eddie), and Mya with a common [runtime](/source/Duration_(music)) of three minutes and fifty-eight seconds.[2][3] Produced by [Jeff Miyahara](/source/Jeff_Miyahara) and Fredo, "Fabulous Life" was recorded at Chalice Recording Studios in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles).[2] In addition to production duties, Jeff Miyahara [engineered](/source/Audio_engineering) the track as well.[2] [Mixing](/source/Audio_mixing) was provided by Satashi Hasai at Somewhere Studios in [Tokyo, Japan](/source/Tokyo,_Japan).[2]

## Release and promotion

Issued as the lead single, "Fabulous Life" was [pre-released](/source/Pre-order) December 29, 2010 on RecoChoku, a [digital music](/source/Music_download) phone app based in [Japan](/source/Japan).[4] Three weeks later, Manhattan Recordings released "Fabulous Life" January 19, 2011 on all [digital](/source/Music_download) platforms.[4][5]

## Critical reception

Critically, "Fabulous Life" was well received. Writing for *[MTV](/source/MTV)*, Chris Ryan dubbed "Fabulous Life" one of MTV's Buzzworthy tracks and praised the song as "an addictive piece of [dance pop](/source/Dance_pop) stuffed with melodies."[3]

## Usage in media

Following the single's release, [NBC Universal](/source/NBC_Universal) [licensed](/source/Music_licensing) "Fabulous Life" to promote its *Fashion By Bravo* campaign.[6]

## Track listing

**Digital download/streaming**

1. "Fabulous Life" – 3:58

## Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of *K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)*.[2]

**Recording**

- Recorded at Chalice Recording Studios ([Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles))
- Mixed at Somewhere Studios ([Tokyo, Japan](/source/Tokyo,_Japan))

**Personnel**

- Andreas Levander – songwriting
- [Edwin Serrano](/source/Lil'_Eddie) – songwriting
- Mya Harrison – songwriting
- [Jeff Miyahara](/source/Jeff_Miyahara) – production, engineering
- Fredo – production
- Satashi Hasai – mixing

## Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref. Japan January 19, 2011 Digital download Planet 9 · Manhattan Recordings [5]

## References

1. ["Mya Reveals the Meaning Behind New Album 'K.I.S.S.,' Tells of Love for Miami"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110505124810/http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/03/03/mya-reveals-the-meaning-behind-new-album-k-i-s-s-tells-of-lo/). *[AOL](/source/AOL)*. Archived from [the original](http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/03/03/mya-reveals-the-meaning-behind-new-album-k-i-s-s-tells-of-lo) on 2011-05-05. Retrieved 2023-10-03.

1. *K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)* (CD liner). Planet 9, Manhattan Records. 2011.

1. Ryan, Chris (January 19, 2011). ["New Song: Mya, 'Fabulous Life'"](https://www.mtv.com/news/183ol4/mya-fabulous-life-song). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. Retrieved October 3, 2023.[dead link]

1. ["MYA "Fabulous Life" wins first place on Recochoku Western music chart"](https://clubberia.com/ja/news/1885-MYA-Fabulous-Life-1/) (in Japanese). *Clubberia*. Retrieved 2023-10-03.

1. ["Fabulous Life - Single"](https://music.apple.com/jp/album/fabulous-life-single/411653729) (in Japanese). *[Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music)*. Retrieved October 3, 2023.

1. ["MYA FABULOUS LIFE FASHION BY BRAVO COMMERCIAL"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKVbJqu). Retrieved 3 October 2023. – via YouTube.

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