Mya Marie Harrison, , is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. Born into a musical family, she studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. Initially, Mya began her career as a VJ and dance posse member on BET's Teen Summit. During her stint at BET, she developed an interest in music which led to independent deal from the guidance of CEO A. Haqq Islam. Signed in 1996 to Interscope Records, she released her eponymous debut album in April 1998. A critical and commercial success, the album produced her first top ten single "It's All About Me". Subsequent singles, "Ghetto Supastar " and "Take Me There", continued to raise her profile and attained chart success worldwide, with the former garnering her first Grammy nomination. Fear of Flying, her second album, was released in April 2000 and became a worldwide success, boosted by the success of its singles "Case of the Ex" and "Free". Harrison continued her rise to prominence in 2002 when she won her first Grammy Award in the category for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for her rendition of Labelle's 1975 hit "Lady Marmalade" along with Pink, Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim, which topped the charts globally.
Mya is the debut studio album by American singer Mya. It was released by University Music Entertainment and Interscope Records on April 21, 1998, in the United States. Recording of the contemporary R&B album was overseen by University Records CEO Haaq Islam after he signed the singer when she was at the age of 15. Production on Mya was primarily handled by Swing Mob member Darryl "Day" Pearson with additional contributions from Daryl Simmons, Alex "Cat" Cantrall, Joey Priolo, and Nokio the N-Tity. Guest appearances include Dru Hill frontman Sisqó, No Limit rapper Silkk the Shocker, and rapper Missy Elliott.
"My Love Is Like...Wo" is a song by American singer Mýa, released as the lead single from her third studio album, Moodring (2003), on June 9, 2003. Mýa re-teamed up with rapper Missy Elliott after the global success of "Lady Marmalade" (2001) to record the song. Before being released, it took Mýa a whole year to decide to record the song because of its graphic lyrical content. The song was written by Elliott along with brothers Charles and Kenneth Bereal. Lyrically, the mid-tempo song is about self-love.
American singer and actress Mya began her career in the late 1990s. Her discography includes eight studio albums, one mixtape, three extended plays, twenty-eight singles, including ten as a featured artist, seventeen soundtrack appearances and thirty music videos on her former record labels Interscope, Universal Motown, Manhattan Recordings and Young Empire Music Group. Harrison has charted twelve entries on Billboard's Hot 100 and attained one number-one single, three top ten hits, six top twenty hits, and eight top forty hits altogether. According to Billboard magazine and Nielsen SoundScan, Mya has sold over 3.2 million albums in the United States alone. As of October 2009, she has sold seven million albums worldwide. In December 2009, Billboard listed her at the 97th position on their Hot 100 Artists of 2000s.
"The Best of Me" is a song by American singer Mýa. It served as Harrison's first single from her second studio album Fear of Flying (2000) and featured Yonkers rapper Jadakiss. The song was written and composed by the latter and Harrison along with Teron Beal, Jimmy Cozier, Swizz Beatz and Mashonda Tifrere. Lyrically, "The Best of Me," a street savvy anthem addresses a woman holding off being intimate or physical with a guy.
"My First Night with You" is a song written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Diane Warren. It was originally recorded by Canadian singer Deborah Cox for her self-titled debut studio album (1995). In 1998, American singer Mýa covered the song for her self-titled debut studio album, serving as the album's third and final single. The album version was produced by Daryl Simmons, allowing Mýa to put her own spin on the record, while the Ric Wake pop-produced version was marketed at pop and adult contemporary radio. The lyrics of the ballad speak of a non-sexual experience with a man.
Nikki Flores is an American independent pop singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer.
K.I.S.S. is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Mya. First released in Japan on April 20, 2011, it is her second studio album to be produced through Japanese record company Manhattan Recordings and her own label Planet 9. Although the record is a traditional R&B and pop album, Mya incorporated elements of multiple different genres after travelling to Jamaica as well as collaborating with Japanese musicians.
Planet 9 is an American independent record label founded by American singer Mýa. After parting ways with her major label, Universal Motown and following the advice of her mentor J. Prince, Harrison established and developed her own independent label with a new business approach in mind to create and release music. Following the events of her fourth studio album, Liberation (2007) being mishandled and accidentally leaking on the internet, she was contracted by R&B based Japanese record company, Manhattan Recordings. Through that label, she exclusively release and self-funded, recorded, and engineered her first independent project, Sugar & Spice (2008). Three years later, she exclusively released the follow-up, the dance and club orientated K.I.S.S. (2011) through the same label.
Smoove Jones is the seventh studio album by American singer Mya. It was released exclusively through Apple Music and iTunes on February 14, 2016 by Planet 9, Harrison's label, while physical copies were made available for purchase through the singer's official website. The project commemorates the release of the singer's debut single "It's All About Me" and eighteenth anniversary in the entertainment industry. Musically, Smoove Jones incorporated R&B/soul/hip-hop with old school elements from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Dubbed a concept album, the project exhibited Harrison portraying seductive radio hostess Smoove Jones, an after hours radio show she created specifically for her "grown and sexy" fans. Critically, Smoove Jones received favorable reception from music critics. It debuted at number thirty on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, marking her highest entry since 2003's Moodring. Subsequently, Smoove Jones received a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which were held on February 12, 2017.
The Smoove Jones Show tour is the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Mýa. It was launched in support of her eighth studio project, Smoove Jones (2016), and consisted of three legs. The first leg of the tour began on February 27, 2016 and concluded on June 25, 2016.
"Ready for Whatever" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. It was written and composed by Kevin McCall, Mya, and Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards while production duties was helmed by the latter with additional contribution from Khirye Tyler. A seductive midtempo song, "Ready for Whatever" serves as the lead single from her eighth studio album T.K.O. (2018) and as a intimate request from an unsatisfied lover to her man to make her a priority in his life and refuses to let anyone or anything get in the way of her love. Musically, "Ready for Whatever" is built around tinkling synths, breathy coos and a thick synth bass line which automatically sets the mood to be tantalized and teased. "Ready for Whatever" was released September 22, 2017 on all digital platforms. A music video shot and directed by Mýa features her dancing in blue and purple haze lighting, modeling in a sports car, and hanging out at a skating rink co-starring Kevin McCall as her love interest.
"Team You" is a song recorded by American singer Mya taken from her seventh studio album Smoove Jones (2016). It was written by Damar Beckett, Fred Jenkins and Mýa, while production was helmed by Terence Odige. A throwback to '90s R&B "Team You" was chosen as the second single from Smoove Jones and released December 8, 2015. Upon release, it received mixed to favorable reception from music critics, with some highlighting it a standout track while others referred to "Team You" as mildly "cheesy" with redundant chorus.
"Welcome to My World" is a song recorded by American singer Mya taken from her seventh studio album Smoove Jones (2016). It was written by Damar Beckett, Fred Jenkins, Mýa and Terence "Delivery Boy" Odige, while production was helmed by the latter Terence "Delivery Boy" Odige, Dejan Howerton and Michael Williams. An ode to '90s R&B with live instrumentation, "Welcome to My World" was chosen as the lead single from her then unknown project Smoove Jones and released October 10, 2015. Upon release, it received favorable reception from music critics, with critics highlighting the track as a standout.
T.K.O. is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mya. It is the follow-up to her album Smoove Jones (2016) and was released April 20, 2018, on her label Planet 9 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of her debut album Mya (1998). Recorded between 2015–2016, T.K.O. is solely produced in its entirely by musician and producer Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards with additional production from Los Da Mystro, Lyle LeDuff, Hardwerk and Khirye Tyler.
"Damage" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. Originally, the track was completed back in 2011, however was placed on hold due to "timing". Described as a "vulnerable" song, "Damage" was written and conceptualized by Lindsay "Mavelle" Gilbert and Mya, while production was helmed by Los Da Mystro with additional contribution from frequent collaborator Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards. Inspired by musicians Prince, The Isley Brothers and Mint Condition, "Damage" musically incorporates a combination of electric guitar, drums and keys. Released March 23, 2018, Damage served as the fourth single from Harrison's eighth studio album T.K.O. (2018). A music video directed, produced, and choreographed by renowned choreographer Galen Hooks premiered via Complex and MTV's Total Request Live in July 2018.
"Knock You Out" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. A collaborative effort, it was written and conceptualized by Mýa and Marsha Ambrosius utilizing boxing references as metaphors throughout the entire song, while production duties was handled by frequent collaborator Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards. Musically, a spacey neo soul song, "Knock You Out" is described as an Isley Brothers-indebted bedroom jam with guitar licks and spaced-out vocal harmonies. Released April 13, 2018, "Knock You Out" served as the fifth single from T.K.O. (2018).
"G.M.O. " is a song recorded by American singer Mýa. A collaborative effort, it was written and composed by Mýa, Tink and Lamar "My Guys Mars" Edwards, while production was helmed by the latter as well with additional contribution from producer Resource. Released August 31, 2018, "G.M.O. " is a synth driven and bass heavy midtempo ladies club anthem song and serves as a departure from Harrison's two R&B–rooted studio projects Smoove Jones (2016) and TKO (2018).
"Open" is a song recorded by American singer Mya. Following the visual releases of "With You" and "Down", Mya decided to gift her fans with the solo version of "Open" for their support of her thirteenth studio project. "Open" serves as the sixth single taken from T.K.O. (2018). A trap-influenced R&B midtempo song, it was written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production handled by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars. "Open" was released May 13, 2019.
"You Got Me, Part II" is a song recorded by American singer Mýa. Recorded in January 2020, it was written by Mýa with production by hip-hop producer Bink!. A sequel song, "You Got Me, Part II" serves as a conceptual continuation to its original version. Significantly different from the original version – both musically and lyrically, "You Got Me, Part II" is a sensual, hypnotic ode to throwback 90's R&B, while lyrically it addresses the protagonist's unexpected feelings for someone she had no intentions of falling for. As tradition and a standalone single, "You Got Me, Part II" was released on April 20, 2020 in celebration of her debut album Mýa (1998).
