"My PYT" is the lead single from American rapper Wale's fifth studio album, SHiNE (2017). Released in May 2016, the song serves as a soulful rap ballad that pays homage to Michael Jackson's 1982 classic "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)". Background and Inspiration
: Wale revealed that the inspiration for the song came after he met Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, on the day he wrote the record.
: Wale appears throughout the video, at one point taking on the persona of a lifeguard. Wale - My PYT [Official Music Video]
: The track's hook, performed by Sam Sneak, heavily interpolates the chorus of Jackson's "P.Y.T." from the Thriller album.
Experience the summer vibes and Michael Jackson-inspired visuals in the official music video: Wale - My PYT [Official Music Video] YouTube• Jul 25, 2016 Key Stats and Facts "My PYT" is the lead single from American
: The visual features a vibrant, colorful pool party at a lavish mansion.
: It was famously debuted on the "Google Play Music block," a massive interactive LED display. Background and Inspiration : Wale revealed that the
: The clip is stylized with bold colors and includes scenes of choreographed dancing , boxing, tennis, and weightlifting.