Mya (singer)

Mýa, born on October tenth, nineteen seventy-nine, is a multifaceted artist known for her talents as a singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, and actor. She first gained widespread recognition with her collaboration on the hit single 'Take Me There' alongside Blackstreet and Mase, which marked the beginning of her commercial success in the music industry.

Her second studio album, 'Fear of Flying,' released in two thousand, showcased her growth as an artist, peaking at number fifteen on the Billboard 200 and achieving platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's singles, including 'The Best of Me' featuring Jadakiss, 'Free,' and 'Case of the Ex,' all made their mark on the Billboard Hot 100, with 'Case of the Ex' reaching an impressive number two. Mýa's cover of 'Lady Marmalade,' recorded for the musical film 'Moulin Rouge!' in two thousand one, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

In two thousand three, Mýa was granted greater creative control over her third studio album, 'Moodring,' which produced the singles 'My Love Is Like...Wo' and 'Fallen,' earning gold certification. After signing with Universal Motown Records for her fourth album, 'Liberation,' in two thousand seven, she faced challenges with a limited release and subsequently left the label. In two thousand eight, under the guidance of J. Prince, she launched her own label, Planet 9, releasing her fifth and sixth albums, 'Sugar & Spice' and 'K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple).' Mýa continued to evolve her sound with three R&B-rooted extended plays in two thousand fourteen and released her seventh album, 'Smoove Jones,' in two thousand sixteen, which received a Grammy nomination.

Beyond her music career, Mýa has made significant strides in acting, with her film debut in the thriller 'In Too Deep' in nineteen ninety-nine. She has appeared in notable films such as 'Chicago,' 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,' and 'Shall We Dance?' Mýa also showcased her dancing skills on 'Dancing with the Stars,' where she finished in second place. With over three point two million albums sold in the U.S. and twenty million records worldwide, her accolades include a Grammy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and two MTV Video Music Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.