On February 14, 2020, Grammy Award Winning Artist, Mýa, celebrated 22 years as an internationally known, singer, songwriter, producer, dancer/choreographer, actor, activist, and philanthropist. A young 18 year old when she released her self- titled, double-platinum debut, Mýa was no stranger to the stage as a performer. From piano lessons at age 5, to studying violin in orchestra through out grade school, gospel choir in high school, studying many styles of dance, majorettes and participating in pageants, recitals, parades, competitions and dance instruction, all led to the preparation for Mya’s big opportunity in the entertainment business.
In 2020, Mýa is still going strong, having just completed an arena tour this past March throughout the UK and Ireland. As she works on her 14th studio project, 10th overall album and an audio book, she is consistently releasing music independently through her very own label Planet 9 of 12 years. “The new audio single “Space & Time” speaks about granting yourself permission to unplug from the world to practice a little self care that goes along way. Louis York (Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly) collectively wrote the song with me in 2018, and we all thought it’d be an appropriate time in the world to promote self care & healing with an uplifting sounds for the soul.” The music video just premiered on VEVO July 20th, which she shot at home on the U.S. east coast.
Over the past 4 years, Mýa has hosted monthly vegan challenges online accompanied by her Vegan Transition Guide, a FREE starter guide for people interested in transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. Mýa fans and followers compete for a chance to win Planet 9 merchadise, cool kitchen appliances, wellness products, personal time and/or a tropical 1 week retreat with Mýa by posting their daily meals from the challenge of their choice on social media. “I conduct these challenges for all of my followers who consistently ask “What’s your secret?”. I specifically crafted my free Vegan Transition Guide for anyone who may need help navigating the vegan world. Moreover, I especially dedicate this guide to every person who is seeking to make more conscious, compassionate choices for their personal health, animals, and the planet.” shares
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Musical Timeline/Highlights:
1998 – 1999 The debut album Mýa, is released which spawned several massively successful singles. “It’s All About Me,”
“Movin’ On,” “My First Night With You,” “Ghetto Superstar” and “Take Me There” certifying Mýa as a pop superstar.
2000 – 2001 Mýa released her second double platinum album, Fear of Flying, featuring the hits “Case of the Ex”, “Free” and “Best of Me” & collaborating with Beenie Man on the international hit “Girls Dem Suga” & Jay Z on the R&B/Hip Hop classic “Best of Me” Part II. In May 2001, Mýa collaborated with Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, P!nk and Missy Elliot on a remake of LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade”, which is featured in Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge. Selling over 5.5 million copies, it became the most successful airplay-only single in history, won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration, and went on to collect numerous awards. Mya proceeded recording for soundtracks and also participated in the world musical film Chicago, winning a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for best ensemble cast.
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2003-2004 Mýa released her third studio album, the critically acclaimed, Moodring (2003) featuring the hit singles “My Love Is Like Wo,” “Fallen,” the LGBTQ club circuit favorite, “Whatever Bitch” and “Real Compared to What” the 2003 Coca-Cola theme song, for whom Mýa was a spokesperson. “Everything or Nothin,” the theme song for the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing was also delivered in which Mýa was featured as a Bond Girl. Mýa also played a role in Wes Craven’s Cursed alongside Christina Ricci and Shannon Elizabeth in 2004.
2005 – 2006 In 2005 Mýa moved from Los Angeles, CA back to her hometown to build her own recording studio, start her foundation TMATF (The Mya Arts & Tech Foundation) serving as executive director and teacher of dance and sound engineering. She simultaneously built a local professional team comprised of engineers, producers, musicians, background vocalists, dancers, stylists and choreographers, hitting the road with the first stop being Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In 2006, Mýa made the decision to transfer from Interscope, label Motown, within the Universal Music umbrella to begin working on her 4th Album “Liberation” in which singles “Ayo,” “Lock You Down” and “Ridin’” were released.
2007 Due to her label Motown’s accidental leak of her 4th studio project Liberation, Mýa made the decision to part ways with Motown/Universal after the album was shelved and began her own independent label Planet 9, under which she executive produced, self-engineered, self-funded & released 9 music projects to date.
2008 – 2013 Mýa releases Sugar & Spice LP 2008 (Japan), followed by an international tour, opening up for Prince at The O2 London, starring on CBS’ Secret Talent of the Stars and landing the leading role of Velma Kelly in Chicago the Broadway Musical. Her first year as an independent artist & label was quite rewarding. but performing on Broadway was quickly derailed by a foot injury two weeks before opening night. Unable to perform in a foot cast, she spent the next few months recording her first R&B/Hip Hop mixtape titled Beauty & the Streets Vol 1 released the following year (2009) alongside The Perfect Edition, a double disc album exclusively released in Japan. Immediately after recovery, Mýa competed on ABC’s Season 9 of Dancing With the Stars to the finals. Injured from the show, Mya undergoes ankle surgery in 2010, to then recording and releasing her next independent album K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple) exclusive to Japan. One year later after recovery, she runs the 26.2 mile NY ING Marathon and releases the U.S./Canada version of K.I.S.S (2011), World edition of K.I.S.S (2012), and offers a physical mint edition CD in 2013 to fans onine, with song placements in the #FashionByBravo ad campaign on Bravo/NBC Universal and Ford car commercial, while recording her next releases.
2014 – 2015 Mýa releases a series of EP’s: With Love (a slow jams EP released February 14th, Valentine’s Day 2014) marking the 16th anniversary of her debut single “It’s All About Me” (February 14th, 1998). On April 21st, 2014 she released a more upbeat EP Sweet XVI marking the 16th anniversary of her self-titled, debut album Mýa (released April 21st, 1998). On February 14th, 2015, Mýa released her 7th independent project Love Elevation Suite EP consisting of all slow jams keeping the Valentine’s Day tradition for her R&B fans alive. “I have recorded hundreds of songs in what appears to be a hiatus to some, so I dug into my archive & independently assemble seasonal appetizers before the main course for my fans who are simply hungry for music from me,” shares Mýa.
2016 – 2017 Mýa released her 12th studio project and 8th studio album Smoove Jones on February 14th. The independent, self-executive produced Planet 9 project was initially released exclusively on Apple Music before being made available on myamya.com and all digital outlets worldwide. The project was accompanied by a digital booklet, a 2016-2017, 17-month physical calendar, vegan chocolate boxes and her very own vegan/organic Planet 9 Fine Wine available on myamya.com. On Dec 31, she completed her 2016 Planet 9 world tour in the Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. On February 13, 2017, Mýa attended the Grammy Awards as Smoove Jones was nominated for Best Traditional R&B album. The achievement was so fulfilling for Mýa as the executive producer, independent label and Artist. Throughout 2017, Mýa toured all 12 months of the year while recording her next project and filming music videos alongside filming the UMC TV Series Fifth Ward Season 1 and joining PETA and Mercy For Animals animal rights campaigns.
2018 – 2019 In the midst of touring, the series 5th Ward premiered March 2, 2018, on Bob Johnson’s new network UMC (Urban Movie Channel) in which Mýa starred as a single mother of three boys. Her ninth studio album and independent project titled T.K.O. (The Knock Out) was released on the 20th anniversary of her debut album April 20, 2018 also delivering music videos for singles “Ready For Whatever,” “You Got Me,” “Damage,” “With You,” and “Down” from the T.K.O. Album, followed by a summer fun record “G.M.O.” (Got My Own) featuring female singer & rapper Tink. An independent collaboration titled “Let There Be Light” was also recorded and released with music legends such as Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and Billy Ray Cyrus for Feeding America. http://YouTube/com/MyaVEVO. At the top of 2019, Mýa hosted her very first Vegan Challenge Winner Retreat in Costa Rica for one week, treating four winners of the 2018 challenges to an all inclusive V-cation of amazing scenery, food, culture, new experiences and personal bonding. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVWnrNFmnUk to watch. Shortly after, Mýa began filming VH1’s Girls’ Cruise with cast members Lil’ Kim, Chili of TLC etc., throughout the Caribbean, and filming the 2nd season of 5th Ward in Houston, TX. Hitting the road for yet another world tour and series of online vegan challenges, music collaboration and video releases included Jah Cure “Only You,” Ding Dong Ravers “Sexting Riddim (Hands Free) and “X-Rated” with Beenie Man & Sekon Sta.
2020
In 2020, Mýa released a music video for “The Truth” a fan favorite from her Love Elevation Suite EP on Valentine’s Day, an audio single on 4/20 titled “You Got Me Part II” paying homage to her 90’s R&B roots, influences and fans on her 22nd debut album Anniversary. On April 25, the Fear of Flying sophomore album Expanded Edition was released by Universal Music Group on its 20th Anniversary, with single “Case of the Ex” appearing on HBO’s Insecure episode, and several music videos released in HD on Youtube including Best of Me, Case of the Ex, Free and Lady Marmalade. On May 29th, Mya released “Space & Time” a Louis York Production, which speaks to the climate of the world today with the music video release July 20th. Amidst the global pandemic, Mýa is focused on completing her 10th album, whilst delivering new virtual online experiences with her fans from charitable meet & greets, personalized video messages, online interviews and performances whilst recording collaborations and conducting her monthly vegan challenges accompanied by exclusive, philanthropic, virtual, vegan, cooking classes. Her latest TV Series “5th Ward” premiere July 20th with new episodes airing every Thursday on UMC (Urban Movie Channel). The next audio single release date is September 11th titled “Without You,” an international dance record produced by Alyx Ander. More music and film coming in 2021 from Mýa, so stay tuned! “Though it hasn’t been easy, it has truly been an educational and rewarding journey these past 22 years in entertainment. I am truly grateful for every experience, encounter & individual who have been a part of this ride. My passion & love for music has never been greater and the best of me has yet to come.” ~ Mýa
Previous Tour & Event Dates (2014 – 2020) h%ps://www.myamya.com/previous-events/ Philanthropy
From 1998 to 2001, she was the spokesperson for Secret to Self Esteem. As a philanthropist, Mýa continues to devote her time and resources to various causes. In 2005, Mýa founded The Mýa Arts & Tech Foundation (TMATF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing disadvantaged youth growth and opportunities through arts & technology education. She serves as both Executive Director and teacher. She is also an advocate of breast cancer awareness as her mother is a 20-year survivor. She’s collaborated with the Lifetime Television Network in the “Stop Breast Cancer for Life” campaign, recording “My Bra” a song sold on iTunes donating 100% of proceeds to breast cancer research. She’s also participated in several Revlon Run/Walks, Susan G. Komen & Habitat for Humanity charitable events, Aviva House in Los Angeles, CA, S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) based in Washington, DC, providing the homeless with meals, shelter & assistance. In 2016, Mya also became the face of PETA’s Go Vegan campaign. Most recently, Mýa partnered with the Human Rights Campaign for their #LoveConquersHate campaign and currently serves as celebrity ambassador for Africare addressing health, economic development, women’s empowerment & youth engagement. From the Global AIDS fight, to aiding homeless LGBT youth via Skool’d, to advocating equality with the NOH8 campaign, Mýa also ran the 26.2-mile NYC ING Marathon to raise funds for the world’s largest no-kill animal shelter & organization, North Shore Animal League America. She has also participated in Campaigns with Peta, Mercy For Animals, Million Dollar Vegan, Animals Asia. Mya dedicates her time to helping others lead healthier lifestyles through conscious food choices with her annual vegan challenges, retreats and free starter guide available on www.myamya.com/lifestyle
Mýa Music Projects
T.K.O. (2018)
Smoove Jones (2016)
Love Elevation Suite EP (2015)
Sweet XVI EP (2014)
With Love EP (2014)
K.I.S.S. Mint Edition (2013)
K.I.S.S. World (2012)
K.I.S.S. US/Canada (2011)
K.I.S.S. Japan (2010)
Beauty & the Streets (2009)
The Perfect Edition Double Disc (2009) Sugar & Spice (2008)
Liberation (2007) Moodring (2003) Fear of Flying (2000) Mýa (1998)
Soundtracks
Bulworth (Ghetto Superstar) 1998
Rugrats (Take Me There) 1999
Belly (Movin’ Out Remix) 1998
Life (Why Should I Believe You) 1999
Atlantis (Where the Dream Takes You) 2000
Moulin Rouge (Lady Marmalade) 2001
Chicago (Cell Block Tango, All I Care About Is Love, He Had It Comin’) 2001 Bond 007 Everything Or Nothing Video Game (Everything Or Nothing) 2003 Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing II) (Do You Only Wanna Dance) 2004
Shall We Dance (Let’s Dance) 2004
Barber Shop II (Fallen Remix) 2004
Legally Blonde (Sex Machine) 2004
Cinderella (Fallen) 2004
5th Ward Season 1 (His Eye Is On the Sparrow, Daddy) 2018 5th Ward Season 2 (Return To God) 2020
Collaborations
Sisqo (All About Me) 1998
Pras (Ghetto Superstar) 1998
O.D.B. (Ghetto Superstar) 1998
Blackstreet & Mase (Take Me There) 1998
Missy Elliott (Chick On the Side) 1998
Foxy Brown (J.O.B.) 1998
Raekwon (Movin’ Out Remix) 1999
Noreaga (Movin’ Out Remix) 1999
Lisa Left Eye Lopez (Takin’ Me Over) 2000
Jada Kiss (Best Of Me) 2000
Beenie Man (Lie Detector) 2000
Beenie Man (Girls Dem Suga) 2000
Jay Z (Best of Me Part II) 2000
Christina Aguilera, Pink, Missy, Lil’ Kim (Lady Marmalade) 2001 Missy Elliott (My Love Is Like Wo) 2003
Missy Elliott (Step) 2003
Lloyd Banks (Why You Gotta Look So Good) 2003
Fabolous (Hurry Up) 2003
Sean Paul (Things Come & Go) 2003
Common (Real Compared to What) 2003
Missy Elliott (Step) 2003
Pharcyde (Fallen Remix) 2004
Kymani Marley (I Got You) 2006
Ray-J (Sexy) 2006
Guy Sebastian (Forever With You) 2006
Cuban Link (Sugar Daddy) 2006
Lil’ Wayne (Lock You Down) 2007
Sean Paul (Paradise Remix) 2008
Eddie Serano (Searchin’ For Love) 2008
Chenelle (Wish You Were Here) 2008
Trina (Ridin’ Remix, Earthquake, Can I) 2009
Nicki Minaj (Ponytail) 2009
Cassidy (Girl Like Her) 2009
Marques Houston (Holdin’ Back) 2008
Eddie Serano (Searchin’ For Love) 2008
Elephant Man (That La La) 2008
Bun B (Show Me Somethin’) 2009
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Slim Thug (I’m Back) 2009
ZRo (B.O.S.S.) 2009
Trae the Truth (Full Service) 2009
Shawty Low (About My B.I.) 2009
Chamillionaire (Club Go Crazy) 2009
We Are the World 25 For Haiti (Various Artists) 2010
Chenelle (Wish You Were Here) 2010
Beenie Man (Mess Up My Hair Remix) 2010
Spice (Take Him Out) 2010
Sean Paul (Rear View Mirror) 2010
ZRo (Tired) 2010
Cedric Gervais (Love Is the Answer) 2010
Marques Houston (Luv Me Some You) 2010
Wayne Wonder (If I Ever) 2011
Amanda Lepore (Convertible) 2012
Phil Ade (Soon As I Get On) 2013
Kevin Lyttle (BumBum) 2015
Eric Bellinger (Same Page) 2015
Phil Ade (Hold On) 2016
Gold Link (Roll Call) 2017
Gold Link (Open) 2018
My Guy Mars (With You) 2018
Dionne Warwick, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gladys Knight, etc(Let There Be Light) 2018 Beenie Man & Sekon Sta (X-Rated) 2019
Ding Dong Ravers (Sexting Riddim “Hands Free”) 2019
Jah Cure (Only You) 2019
Tory Lanez (Best Of Me Part III) 2019
Alyx Alexander (Without You) Coming in 2020!
Goldlink (Terror Dome) Coming in 2020!
Awards
– Screen Actors Guild Award win for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture (Chicago) – Broadcast Film Critics Association Award win for Best Acting Ensemble (“Chicago”).
– Grammy Award win for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (“Lady Marmalade”)
– Billboard Video Award win (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Video Music Award win for Best Video of the Year (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Video Music Award win for Best Video from a Film (“Lady Marmalade”)
– VH1 Music Awards win for Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Just My Video (“Lady Marmalade”)
– Radio Music Awards win for Song of the Year Top 40 Pop Radio (“Lady Marmalade”)
– Teen Choice Awards win for Choice Song Of The Summer (“Lady Marmalade”)
– BMI Award win (“Lady Marmalade”)
– TMF Awards-Netherlands win for Best Video of the Year (“Lady Marmalade”)
– ALMA Awards win for Outstanding Song In A Motion Picture Soundtrack (“Lady Marmalade”)
– ASCAP Pop Music Awards win (“Lady Marmalade”)
– Channel Thailand Music Video Awards win (“Lady Marmalade”)
– Video Music Award win (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Japan– MVPA Video Award win for Best Styling In A Video (“Lady Marmalade”)
– VH1 Music Awards win for My Favorite Video (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MOBO nomination for Best Album (Fear of Flying)
– TMF Awards-Belgium win for Best Video of the Year (“Lady Marmalade”)
Nominations
– Lady of Soul nomination for Best Music Video (“Movin’ On”)
– Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
– Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album – Female (Mýa)
– NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist
– Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (“Ghetto Superstar”)
– Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album – Female (Fear of Flying)
– MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Dance Video (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Pop Video (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Choreography (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Art Direction (“Lady Marmalade”)
– MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Dance Video (“My Love is Like Wo”)
– MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Choreography in a Video (“My Love is Like Wo”)
– Phoenix Film Critics Society Award nomination for Best Acting Ensemble (“Chicago”).
– MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Frightened Performance (“Cursed”).
– 11th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival win for Cross Over Award (from singer to actress)
– 2017 Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional R&B Album Smoove Jones
Filmography
In addition to becoming a finalist on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 9, her further work in television can be found on “NCIS”, “1-800- Missing” (Canada), “Haunted” and “Sister Sister.” Mýa’s filmography includes the world renowned “Chicago”, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award, “Shall We Dance”, “Havana Nights: Dirty Dancing II”, “In Too Deep”, “Heart Specialist”, “Cursed”, “Cover”, “Penthouse”, “Love for Sale”, “Metrosexual”, the Sci-Fi film “Dark Rising” (Bermuda Tentacles) with Linda Hamilton and voiceovers for the MTV animated film “Mountain High”, the new documentary “They’re Trying to Kill Us,” a cast member of VH1’s “Girls’ Cruise”, and UMC’s Season 1 & 2 of “5th Ward” with Season 2 premiering July 30, 2020 and an upcoming documentary titled “Slice of Life”.
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