T.K.O. (The Knock Out)

T.K.O. (The Knock Out) is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mya. It was released April 20, 2018, on her label Planet 9, in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of her self-titled debut album, Mya (1998). A follow-up to Smoove Jones (2016), T.K.O. was recorded between 2015 and 2016. The album features primary production by Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards, with additional production from Los Da Mystro, Lyle LeDuff, Hardwerk and Khirye Tyler.

Sonically, T.K.O. is a contemporary R&B album fusing elements of 1970s and 1990s R&B with a more modern, contemporary sound, marking a departure from the traditional R&B style of Smoove Jones. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising it as a strong and polished R&B album that highlights Mya's artistry, blends contemporary and classic influences. Commercially, T.K.O. opened and peaked at number 41 on the US Independent Albums chart, where it remained for one week.

Planet 9 released five singles in the lead-up to and following the album's release: "Ready for Whatever", "You Got Me", "Damage", "Knock You Out", and "Open," although none of them achieved chart success. To further promote the album, Mya embarked on the T.K.O. Tour, her fourth concert tour, which ran from June to September 2018 and included 25 performances, featuring several selected international dates.