Mýa Discussion / So Hype Out Now

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Global Icon Mýa Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary

Washington, DC, February 18, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Grammy-winning recording artist, Mýa, unveiled the release of her brand new single, from her highly anticipated upcoming 13th studio project. The global entertainer and humanitarian surprised eager fans by ushering in Valentine’s Day with a debut of her new music, once again breaking the mold with a sexy, sultry, soulful sound that is sparking scores of praise and raving fanfare.

The new single, “You Got Me,” now available on all digital outlets worldwide, celebrates the 20th year anniversary of Mýa’s debut single, the Billboard chart-topping hit, “It’s All About Me,” featuring R&B singer, Sisqo. Released in 1998, it was the leading single on the self-titled, double platinum, debut album, Mýa, which would launch the then 18-year-old Mýa into the fabric of pop-culture. The celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, musician, dancer/choreographer, designer, actress, activist and philanthropist has electrified audiences over the years with world smash hits including, “It’s All About Me,” “Movin On,” “Ghetto Superstar,” “Take Me There,” “Case of the Ex,” “Best of Me,” “My Love Is Like Wo,” “Fallen” and more.

Mýa’s impressive catalog of music includes her second double platinum album, Fear of Flying, released in 2000. In 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, winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration and garnering numerous awards.

In addition to her mainstream award-winning musical catalogue, the multi-talented star has released 9 independent projects on her own label Planet 9, receiving a 2017 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B album. Mýa has also crossed over into television and film as seen on, “Dancing with the Stars” Season 9, “NCIS,” “1-800-Missing” (Canada), “Haunted” and “Sister Sister.” Her 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,” “Cover,” “Penthouse,” “Love for Sale,” “Metrosexual,” the Sci-Fi film “Dark Rising” and voiceovers for the MTV animated film “Mountain High.” In late July through early September 2017, Mya completed filming a 6-episode TV series, titled “5th Ward,” slated for release on Bob Johnson’s new network UMC (Urban Movie Channel) on March 2, 2018.

The multi-platinum icon’s rising success has set the stage for her new music, which combines contemporary R&B and 90’s R&B genres into a masterful body of work. "The love of music-melody, harmony, rhythm and the feel good vibrations of my favorite eras of R&B music from the 70's & 90's, has and will always be my inspiration," states the megastar of her musical inspiration. “It's also what my fans have been asking for.” Enthusiastic to give her eager fans a taste of her evolving sound, Mýa shines a light on what fans can look forward to from her new single, stating, “My fans can expect a very forward Mýa with a song sonically crafted for Valentine's day, full of sexy vibes fusing contemporary sounds of today together with hints of feel good 90's R&B music.”

With the growing demand from her fans both domestically and internationally, the sultry singer plans to release her 13th studio project, and overall 9th LP and independent project in the spring of 2018. Mýa’s upcoming album will also be released on her very own independent label Planet 9, distributed by Orchard.

“Growth and evolution is inevitable in 1 year for any person, but 20 years has taught me many things,” Mýa reflects on her evolution as an artist celebrating her 20-year milestone. “I've learned to own and embrace every part of me and can say that I am completely solid in who I am, relentless in my pursuit of what makes me feel alive and refuse to choose between being strong and vulnerable, grounded and adventurous, intelligent and sexy, cultured and fun. I live my life doing what makes me happy and that consists of simply being me, which is ever-changing and evolving.”

The new single, “You Got Me,” produced by Lamar "MyGuyMars" Edwards, written by Mýa Harrison and Sydnii "KydSyd" Raymore, serves as the 3rd single from her upcoming project and is proving to be yet another staple in the singer’s legendary catalogue of music, giving fans a scintillating preview of what’s to come on her next album.

Press release. New album distributed by Orchard.

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Feb 16, 2018 20:56:54 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

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I've seen this shot and i wonder where did it come from do u know?

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Feb 21, 2018 7:27:07 GMT -5 offsir said:

Feb 16, 2018 20:56:54 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

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I've seen this shot and i wonder where did it come from do u know?

Reese Mya's friend/photographer. She has worked with Mya for the last 10 years or so. This is a photo from her album shoot she did in the Bahamas more than likely.

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Good interview.

Starts at the 15 min mark

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Trailer 2 for her t.v. series. She sounds nice on her rendition of His Eyes Are On The Sparrow.

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This is the song featured in the first trailer of her t.v. series 5th Ward. It was cowritten by Mya.

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She looks so cute with her hair down.

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Even if it is Canada, I’m loving all this promo she’s doing. Hope she makes the U.S. rounds when it’s time for this album to drop.

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I love how they devoted more time to her career, new music, her t.v. show than the actual event itself. The interviews were great. She said in the radio interview she's doing press in L.A. this week for her show, so I can't wait. Also, the soundtrack drops this Friday on Spotify.

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I love the 2 new songs. I hope she has some uptempo songs though.

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Another single dropping is in March. She said the new album is in the contemporary R&B space. She also has another album coming as well.

Also, she updated her shop page on her official website. You now can purchase the Planet 9 hoodies and hats. She has removed any and everything Smoove Jones related.

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Feb 21, 2018 14:37:12 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

Feb 21, 2018 7:27:07 GMT -5 offsir said:

I've seen this shot and i wonder where did it come from do u know?

Reese Mya's friend/photographer. She has worked with Mya for the last 10 years or so. This is a photo from her album shoot she did in the Bahamas more than likely.

Lol i know what the photo shoot was for and who Reese is i just thought it was from somewhere else Reese must have posted and deleted that shot cause it's not on her page.

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Feb 28, 2018 13:03:30 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

Did u catch the tmz interview?

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Feb 28, 2018 22:35:28 GMT -5 offsir said:

Feb 21, 2018 14:37:12 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

Reese Mya's friend/photographer. She has worked with Mya for the last 10 years or so. This is a photo from her album shoot she did in the Bahamas more than likely.

Lol i know what the photo shoot was for and who Reese is i just thought it was from somewhere else Reese must have posted and deleted that shot cause it's not on her page.

More than likely she did. Luckily, one of the other Mya fans saved it.

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Feb 28, 2018 22:37:58 GMT -5 offsir said:

Feb 28, 2018 13:03:30 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

Did u catch the tmz interview?

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She will appear on Mario Lopez's radio show today.

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Who is her manager?

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Mar 1, 2018 8:58:12 GMT -5 stunnedout said:

Who is her manager?

A slew of people but her primary manager, her father.

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Mar 1, 2018 15:09:52 GMT -5 Zinc. said:

Mar 1, 2018 8:58:12 GMT -5 stunnedout said:

Who is her manager?

A slew of people but her primary manager, her father.

She needs to get with whoever she was working with when she was getting those film roles. She is so talented and has so much potential.

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LISTEN: Grammy Winning Artist Mya Takes Us Back To The 90's With New Music!

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EXCLUSIVE: Singer Mya Talks About Her New Show, ‘5th Ward’

R&B singer Mya is hitting the small screen in Urban Movie Channel’s (UMC) gritty new series 5th Ward.

The singer and actress plays Mina, a single mother of two who is trying to take care of her sons in the historically Black neighborhood of 5th Ward in Houston.

“[The show] basically captures the gamut of problems that you can definitely see displayed in a lot of inner-city communities,” said Mya. “I really loved the script when I read it and I have a personal connection with that area.”

The “Lady Marmalade“ singer recorded her 2009 mixtape Beauty & the Streets Vol.1 in the 5th ward.

The Grammy winner channeled her experience looking after her younger brothers as a way to relate to her character.

“Dealing with the peer pressure that sons have to go through, as well as their struggle to find their manhood, was definitely something that I took into consideration,” she said. “As far as their influences in understanding them, but also as a single mother who has to crack the whip when I know my sons may be in trouble. All of that played a part.”

The series, which also stars Martin’s Carl Anthony Payne, Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles from Think Like a Man and Gary Sturgis, touches on race in the inner-city and is being released during a time in the country when there’s been a call to action for police reform.

“Black young men are at risk for temptation, which leads to murder, arrests, as well as the assassination by police officers,” the star said. “That is a great concern for their mothers taking that into consideration. [Mina] has to be the mother, the father and the enforcer and … not [excuse] anything, and that’s tough.”

Mya says she hopes people walk away with the lessons that the show is trying to impart.

“I would love for people to connect to the human experience,” she said. “When your back is against the wall and you feel like you’re losing faith and hope because so many things are coming at you at once, hold on. Faith, love and hope are the lessons.”

5th Ward premieres tonight on the subscription streaming service UMC, which caters to fans of Black and urban content.