Megan Thee Stallion drops Lover Girl with Total Kissin You sample

Megan Thee Stallion released a new single and music video, "Lover Girl," on Friday, Oct. 24, marking her second solo release of 2025 and a stylistic turn toward a more romantic theme. The track, produced by newcomer Jacobdior, builds around a prominent sample of Total's 1996 R&B hit "Kissin You" and features a hook in which Megan repeats "my man, my baby," a refrain that has driven much of the song's early attention.

Jacobdior, a DJ and producer who built a following with online edits and mashups, posted the beat online before Megan recorded on it. He captioned the clip "Someone call Megan," and Megan replied in the comments, "Friend I'm late but if you send me this beat I will record it TONIGHTTT," a string of posts that preceded the finished track. The finished production blends the sampled 90s R&B with bounce and club-influenced rhythms, pairing a nostalgic melodic loop with contemporary percussion.

Listeners and commentators have noted that the song reflects a softer, more domestic side of Megan's public persona while retaining her characteristic sexual frankness. The lyrics alternate affectionate lines with explicit imagery, prompting mixed reactions: some fans have praised...