MIA

The harmony of 'Mia' centers on a i-VI-III-VII progression in F# minor. This sequence is a minor-mode variation of the common I-V-vi-IV pop progression, effectively starting on the 'vi' chord of the relative major. By using the natural VII (E major) instead of a leading-tone diminished or major V chord (C# or C#7), the song avoids strong classical resolutions, creating a circular, modal feel that suits the repetitive nature of the dembow rhythm. The inclusion of the A major chord (III) provides a momentary lift that balances the darker F# minor root.

Bad Bunny first teased the track on January 25, 2018, by posting a snippet on Instagram. The track is notable for being the first song where Drake sings entirely in Spanish. Before the official release, Drake shared a photo of himself on the set of the music video to further build anticipation.

Released as a standout single from Bad Bunny's debut album X 100pre, 'Mia' solidified the artist's global crossover appeal. The track features Drake singing entirely in Spanish, blending melodic pop sensibilities with a polished dembow rhythm produced by Tainy and DJ Luian.