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On 2 May 2012, she announced her debut single "[[Home Run (song)|Home Run]]", co-written and produced by British songwriter [[MNEK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imediamonkey.com/2012/07/16/review-misha-b-home-run-single/|title=Review: Misha B – ‘Home Run’ (Single)|publisher=imediamonkey.com|first=Ben|last=Egan|date=16 July 2012|accessdate=17 July 2012}}{{cite web|title=MNEK has produced Misha B’s debut single|url=http://www.popjustice.com/thenews/mnek-has-produced-misha-bs-debut-single/88740/|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> A snippet of the single was first unveiled in May on [[BBC Radio 1Xtra]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Must Listen: Misha B Previews New Single ‘[[Home Run (song)|Home Run]]’ On BBC 1Xtra|url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2012/05/listen-misha-previews-single-home-run-bbc-1xtra/|accessdate=18 April 2012}}{{cite web|title=Misha B previews debut single 'Home Run' |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a379513/misha-b-previews-debut-single-home-run.html|accessdate=18 April 2012}}</ref> ''[[Flavour Magazine]]'' described the song as being reggae-infused, and features jolting percussion and drum and bass influenced beats combined with Misha's soulful vocals.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/sneak-peak-shots-from-misha-bs-debut-single-home-run/ |title=Sneak Peek: Shots from Misha B’s debut single ‘Home Run’ | Flavour Magazine |first= |last= |work=flavourmag.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=The jolting percussion and reggae-infused, drum and bass influenced beats come courtesy of rising UK producer MNEK. Combined with her soulful vocals, it brims over at its catchy hook to electric effect. |accessdate=23 July 2012}}{{cite web |url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2158572/X-Factors-Misha-B-shows-slimmer-grown-look-films-debut-music-video.html |title=X Factor's Misha B shows off a slimmer and more grown up look as she films debut music video | Mail Online |first= |last= |work=dailymail.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=The song - which is released next month - has been described as being reggae-infused, and features jolting percussion and drum and bass influenced beats combined with Misha's soulful vocals.|accessdate=28 July 2012}}</ref> ‘Home Run’ is a fusion of multiple genres – R&B, hip-hop, grime, dance, pop and soul <ref name="sosogay2012">{{cite web |url= http://sosogay.co.uk/2012/singles-of-the-week-16-july-2012/ |title=Singles Of The Week (16 July 2012) | So So Gay magazine |first= |last= |work=sosogay.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=‘Home Run’ is a fusion of multiple genres that Misha showcased throughout her time on the show – R&B, hip-hop, grime, dance, pop and soul |accessdate=3 August 2012}}</ref> The single was added to both [[BBC Radio One]]<ref>[http://195.188.87.10/radio1/playlist/ BBC - Radio 1 - Playlist]</ref> and [[BBC Radio 1Xtra]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/playlist/ BBC - Radio 1Xtra - Playlist]</ref> playlists, as well as the video being on the [[MTV]] playlist.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mtv.co.uk/channels/mtv-hits/playlist |title=MTV Hits Playlist | MTV UK |first= |last=work=mtv.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |accessdate=14 July 2012}}</ref> The music video for the single which was directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat, premiered on June 15, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.promonews.tv/2012/06/20/misha-b-homerun-rohan-blair-mangat/|title=Misha B ‘Homerun’ by Rohan Blair-Mangat|publisher=promonews.tv|date=20 June 2012|accessdate=1 July 2012}}{{cite web|title=Misha B debuts new single 'Home Run' music video - watch|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a387503/misha-b-debuts-new-single-home-run-music-video-watch.html|accessdate=16 June 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://thelavalizard.com/2012/06/new-video-misha-b-home-run/|title=New Video: Misha B – ‘Home Run’|publisher=thelavalizard.com|date=15 June 2012|accessdate=1 July 2012}}</ref> Bryan cited her performance of [[Cyndi Lauper]]'s [[Girls Just Want to Have Fun]] on ''The X Factor'' as influencing the single's creation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popjustice.com/thenews/misha-bs-single-was-influenced-by-cyndi-lauper-and-misha-b/94422/|publisher=popjustice.com|date=26 June 2012|accessdate=3 July 2012|title=Misha B’s single was influenced by Cyndi Lauper and Misha B}}</ref>The song was officially released on July 15th, 2012 by [[Relentless Records]] and charted at No. 11, on the Official UK singles chart. <ref>{{cite web|title=Misha B kicks off the upcoming release of her debut album with a UK top 20 single this week. The MNEK-produced ‘Home Run’ debuted at a moderate #11 on the Official UK singles chart.|url=http://toyazworld.com/2012/07/23/misha-b-makes-uk-chart-debut-joins-nicki-minaj-arena-tour/|accessdate=23 July 2012}}</ref> On the released EP the are several remixes including [[Kat Krazy]], [[Zed Bias]] and Taiki & Nulight.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.entertainment-focus.com/news/listen-now-misha-bs-home-run |title=Listen Now: Misha B's 'Home Run' | Entertainment Focus |first= |last= |work=entertainment-focus.com |year=2012 [last update] |quote=With remixes from Kat Krazy, Zed Bias and Taiki & Nulight |accessdate=25 July 2012}}</ref> On 25 June 2012, she performed an acoustic version of the song live for [[i-D magazine]] at Red Bull studios,<ref>{{cite web|title=i-N Session: Misha B|url=http://i-donline.com/2012/06/i-n-session-misha-b/|accessdate=26 June 2012}}{{cite web|title=WATCH: Misha B Stuns With Live Session|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/79433/WATCH-Misha-B-Stuns-With-Live-Session|accessdate=26 June 2012}}</ref> for [[SB.TV]] on July 11.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_5usgtp6j0&feature=player_embedded SB.TV - Misha B - "Home Run" - A64 - YouTube]</ref> "Home Run" received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics.
On 23 July 2012, Misha B was announced as the supporting act for the [[United Kingdom]] of American rapper [[Nicki Minaj|Nicki Minaj's]] second tour, [[Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour]], during late 2012.<ref name="google.com">{{cite web |url= http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5j-e2wPB646XCTHqnqo7A1wvy-5Uw?docId=N0358821343041504661A |title=Misha B to support Minaj on tour |first= |last=|work=google.com |date=23 July 2012|publisher=The Press Association |accessdate=23 July 2012}}{{cite web|title=Misha B to support Nicki Minaj on UK tour|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a394644/misha-b-to-support-nicki-minaj-on-uk-tour.html|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=23 July 2012}}{{cite web|title=Misha B to support Nicki Minaj on UK tour|url=http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/97489-x-factors-misha-b-to-support-nicki-minaj-on-her-arena-tour.html|work=Tellymix|date=23 July 2012|accessdate=23 July 2012}}</ref> On 20 August 2012, Bryan announced the title of her second single, "[[Do You Think of Me]]", which will be released on the 28th October.<ref name="doyouthinkofme">{{cite web|title=Misha B announces new single 'Do You Think Of Me' - listen |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a400447/misha-b-announces-new-single-do-you-think-of-me-listen.html|accessdate=20 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.soulculture.co.uk/music-blog/newmusic/misha-b-do-you-think-of-me-benny-page-remix-new-music/ |title=Misha B - 'Do You Think Of Me' (Benny Page remix) | New Music | SoulCulture |first= |last= |work=soulculture.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=Misha B unveils the Benny Page remix |accessdate=7 September 2012}}</ref> Bryan says the song is about her emotions as a child without her birth mother.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/08/21/x-factor-star-misha-b-single-do-you-think-of-me_n_1816350.html |title='X Factor' Star Misha B Announces Second Single 'Do You Think Of Me?' |first= |last= |work=huffingtonpost.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=In the video above, she says the video talks about her emotions as a child. The song showcases her powerful vocals and features a dance backing on September 7, 2012. |accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> On September 7 2012, Misha B unveiled a Benny Page hi-tempo, dub-step and drum and bass influenced remix of the track that ''[[MTV]]'' described it as featuring "powerful and melodic vocals".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/6632-fresh-misha-b-do-you-think-of-me-benny-page-remix |title=FRESH: MISHA B – ‘DO YOU THINK OF ME’ (BENNY PAGE REMIX) | MTV UK |first= |last= |work=mtv.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=The track showcases the previous X Factor contestants supremely powerful voice |accessdate=9 September 2012}}{{cite web |url= http://www.soulculture.co.uk/music-blog/newmusic/misha-b-do-you-think-of-me-benny-page-remix-new-music/ |title=Misha B - 'Do You Think Of Me' (Benny Page remix) | New Music | SoulCulture |first= |last= |work=soulculture.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote=Misha B unveils the Benny Page remix |accessdate=7 September 2012}}{{cite web |url= http://www.musiccitypost.tv/2012/09/07/misha-b-teams-up-with-benny-page-for-do-you-think-of-me-mix/ |title=Misha B teams up with Benny Page for ‘Do You Think Of Me’ mix | Music City Post |first= |last= |work=musiccitypost.tv |year=2012 [last update] |quote=a hi-tempo re-work |accessdate=8 September 2012}}</ref> On September 14, 2012, Bryan released a lyric video of the original song, co-written by herself and produced by [[TMS]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.backstagepass.biz/2012/09/misha-b-announces-new-single-do-you.html |title=MISHA B announces new single 'Do You Think Of Me' on 28th Oct - Lyric video now online - Backstage Pass |first= |last=|work=backstagepass.biz |year=2012 [last update] |accessdate=14 September 2012}}</ref> The original studio version is described as an up-tempo R&B track that fuses urban and dance music, with its "90′s club-meets-tribal-flavour".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.kissfmuk.com/2012/09/14/kiss-fresh-misha-b-do-you-think-of-me/ |title=KISS Fresh! Misha B - Do You Think Of Me? | KISS |first= |last=|work=kissfmuk.com |year=2012 [last update] |quote=Uptempo R&B track shows of the vocalist’s soulful voice whilst still being the kind of tune you can dance to |accessdate=14 September 2012}}</ref> Female First reviewing the track said
With a second mixtape planned for before Christmas,<ref>{{cite web | title = Misha B- Home Run (Interview) - New single, Mixtape, X-Factor + MORE [@linkuptv] - YouTube | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKtDipQ2rEs# | accessdate = 2012-09-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01kq14s |title=BBC Radio 1Xtra - Adele Roberts, Misha B comes through for Brew 4 Two |first=|last= |work=bbc.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |accessdate=23 July 2012}}</ref> Bryan is currently working on her debut album,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/tv_and_showbiz/s/1581520_x-factors-misha-b-prepares-to-take-pop-world-by-storm---with-special-effects-and-glitzy-costumes-for-her-new-music-video-for-debut-single-home-run |title=X Factor's Misha B prepares to take pop world by storm - with special effects and glitzy costumes for her new music video for debut single Home Run | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk |first= |last= |work=menmedia.co.uk |year=2012 [last update] |quote= Misha has written her own songs for her debut album, due to be released later this year |accessdate=6 August 2012}}</ref> collaborating with various writers and producers, including [[MNEK]], [[TMS (production team)|TMS]] and [[Naughty Boy]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Misha B unveils new single 'Home Run' artwork - picture |publisher=digitalspy.co.uk|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a388591/misha-b-unveils-new-single-home-run-artwork-picture.html|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=20 June 2012|accessdate=13 July 2012}}</ref> Talking about her forthcombing album to ''[[QX (British magazine)|QX]]'', Bryan said "I'm heavily influenced by where my family come from, Jamaica, so there's a dancehall vibe, but I’m from Britain so there;s pop, too. I started out as a rapper before I became a singer, so there's hip-hop in there and also Motown/soul vibe";<ref name="qxmagazine2012"/> and speaking to ''SixtyNine Degrees'' it’s going be "fun, free and adventurous" and will take in "rock, indie, blues, pop, hip-hop, soul, R&B – bit of everything".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://69-degrees.com/2012/08/sixtynine-degrees-chats-to-misha-b/ |title=SIXTYNINE DEGREES chats to Misha B! | 69 Degrees | Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine for the Midlands |first= |last= |work=69-degrees.com |year=2012 [last update] |quote=it’s going to be ‘fun, free and adventurous’ and will take in ‘rock, indie, blues, pop, hip-hop, soul, R&B – bit of everythin |accessdate=22 August 2012}}</ref>
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