Mya's Unsung Music Story: (Dark Industry Secrets, Battling her label, Beef with 50 Cent, etc.)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2025
  • I did this music documentary on the R&B singer Mya. Mya Harrison is a well rounded entertainer, dancer, producer, writer, actress, etc. She won multiple awards, including a Grammy for her participation in Lady Marmalade. She spawned several hits, including Movin On, All About Me, Free, Case of the Ex, Best of Me, My Love Is Like Woah, Ghetto Superstar, Fallen, Take Me There, and more. Mya had to endure some ups and down in the music industry which eventually led her to go independent. Watch how her story unfolds..
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  • @Empressive
    @Empressive  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2028

    I hope you all enjoy this video. Happy New Year! Cheers to 2018 Please support Mya's independent music. Check links in the the description box

    • @JuniperMoonshine
      @JuniperMoonshine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Empressive
      Of course!
      kè kontan nouvo ane!
      🤙🏾🇭🇹🙌🏾💯💕

    • @davinaperry9631
      @davinaperry9631 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you Happy New Year!!

    • @Akezfv
      @Akezfv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Empressive happy new years stay bless be safe and have a good year with god blessing you all the way❤ love you

    • @nadiaking6359
      @nadiaking6359 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Empressive, Happy New Year thanks for this fabulous video

    • @VirgoDoll
      @VirgoDoll 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This was soooooo well done!wow thank you I was literally just thinking about her yesterday

  • @yovannepierre4280
    @yovannepierre4280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1144

    Mya, has integrity.
    She was raised correctly.
    It seems she didn’t sell her soul for fame.
    Much respect!!!

    • @Rasheedshepard2
      @Rasheedshepard2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yovanne Pierre Aaliyah wouldn’t either that’s why ppl say she died she wouldn’t sign to jay z she was going to Atlantic records

    • @sp-404hypnodiqsoundjunkie8
      @sp-404hypnodiqsoundjunkie8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She’s from D.C., Of course she’s grounded.

    • @concamon1364
      @concamon1364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Rasheedshepard2 Y'all stay inserting Aaliyah into everything 🙄

    • @madinahmoore9137
      @madinahmoore9137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And that’s seems to be what happens to the best entertainers mya Ciara Kelly solo and the list goes on

    • @bensarteh4476
      @bensarteh4476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@concamon1364 I’m saying 😒! Like what does Aaliyah have to do with this

  • @duchess9152
    @duchess9152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +661

    self respect over money! mya will always be my girl

  • @importmusicfan1
    @importmusicfan1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1046

    There's absolutely NO way anyone can watch this & not respect her even more!

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Adds X i agree i respect way more then ugly azz beyawnce beyawnce is fake and ugly ashanti alicia keys and mya are all gorgeous unlike fake ugly beyawnce

    • @kenyajackson8106
      @kenyajackson8106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you do bad by yourself? Click link
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    • @onewoman4274
      @onewoman4274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yess indeed! Madd respect for Maya.....always.

    • @cynthiabowie428
      @cynthiabowie428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes that right, she is exceptional beautiful bright! young women.I admire her so much , we can learn a lot from her keep the good work up, God bless you Mya

  • @NzaneYTTV
    @NzaneYTTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +830

    She dropped a serious jewel about protecting your spirit..... wake up🔎💯

    • @queenvic83
      @queenvic83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup!

    • @msbronzegoddess3166
      @msbronzegoddess3166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep she's Real Queen

    • @jackjackson3769
      @jackjackson3769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They all have sold their souls .. she didn't do her deal

    • @atlf3357
      @atlf3357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao plsss the frying pan 😭😭😭

    • @brownsugar9629
      @brownsugar9629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atlf3357 that’s a magnifying glass💀

  • @mzbrown6969
    @mzbrown6969 7 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    Much respect to Mya for not compromising her morals and remaining true to herself

  • @gr8gmr
    @gr8gmr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    I think Mya deserves more recognition. She seems like a very admirable person.

    • @gailh2503
      @gailh2503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes...her & Little Mama

    • @RB.Reloaded
      @RB.Reloaded 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gailh2503no just Mya

  • @meetingclosure6532
    @meetingclosure6532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1304

    Mya should play Sade in a Biopic documentary....both absolutely gorgeous!

    • @garynembhard7433
      @garynembhard7433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I dunno about playing Sadé, but she's attractive & should definitely consider more acting roles. Especially at a time where R & B music is damn near non existent.

    • @sharraybrown4735
      @sharraybrown4735 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Meeting Closure I agree I see the resemblance

    • @soph5669
      @soph5669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meeting Closure why did Sade die ?

    • @KeyzBeauty
      @KeyzBeauty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’ve said that for years that they both favor each other, I would love for her to play as Sadé in her biopic.

    • @cactusjack2264
      @cactusjack2264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Was thinking the same thing. Like she can legit be Sade’s sister

  • @kwasiaking185
    @kwasiaking185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    I love Mya. I don’t get “diva” vibrations from her. Like stated within the video, I think she’s just guarded, understandably. She’s gifted and comes off as being in-tuned with the cosmos. High vibrational.

    • @KWHaynes
      @KWHaynes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that every female especially ones who are new or aren't related or connected and don't roll over and do what they want or bow to them are labeled negatively. I remember back then if you didn't speak to every guy catcalling you in the street you were a stuck up b- so honestly I think they labeled women as a control mechanism to scare them into submission so they wouldn't be.

    • @darthcholo
      @darthcholo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree and her talent rewarded her nicely in the industry.

  • @Miyieshia_Yvette
    @Miyieshia_Yvette 6 ปีที่แล้ว +540

    A woman with self-love, self-worth, and self-respect💯💯💓💓

    • @bambershay7153
      @bambershay7153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Muffinpie 207 I didn’t know who she was before this but now I’m obsessed. I love a talented class act 💛

    • @itsjusme6447
      @itsjusme6447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Equals= A WOMAN WITH PRIDE, BEAUTY, & CLASS 💪

    • @dawnsherrer9848
      @dawnsherrer9848 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm ecstatic to see you spell *one* woman with an 'a' instead of an 'e'. I see "women", too often, referring to one woman and I'm SICK OF IT!!!!!!!!! Sorry, just needed to vent. Lol.

  • @dafwild5945
    @dafwild5945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    I met her on a plane. She is quiet and soft spoken but really friendly once approach.

    • @giseleaugustine194
      @giseleaugustine194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      awww

    • @Kay-kg6ny
      @Kay-kg6ny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's so cool! She's always struck me as the soft spoken type. (Which i am not lol)

    • @tracypayton9471
      @tracypayton9471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She sounds so much like Ciara to me

  • @crysdee461
    @crysdee461 6 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    She's a strong woman that stands up to these so called men that are actually insecure, pathetic little men.

    • @carlosgarcia6066
      @carlosgarcia6066 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't know how any man can cheat on such a beautiful woman, I would marry her in a heart beat.

    • @howlwhat4498
      @howlwhat4498 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes yes yes!

    • @maramac6433
      @maramac6433 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crystal Aggrey well said sis

    • @atlf3357
      @atlf3357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correction: insecure, pathetic little BOYS

  • @marlishamarsh1573
    @marlishamarsh1573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +723

    "They were trying to sleep with her while she was under age" smh... these ppl are sad and sick!

    • @rawtcollingsforth6119
      @rawtcollingsforth6119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Thats what most men go for. Young. Its disgusting when they young and have no business messing with youngs ones. I have daughters and Im always talking to them about that. Older men shouldnt be tryna get at young girls!!!!

    • @kairosunltd130
      @kairosunltd130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Exactly!

    • @cristinarivera5707
      @cristinarivera5707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@rawtcollingsforth6119 and these dudes claim it’s because these girls are “mature” for their age🙄 Damn predators

    • @cristinarivera5707
      @cristinarivera5707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Belinda Williams These men have deep rooted feelings of inadequacy so they go after younger women because they’re vulnerable and innocent and they can take advantage of them. Then they gaslight these girls by telling them it’s their fault for “tempting” them because they’re too young to advocate for themselves. So disgusting!

    • @MissBull89
      @MissBull89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cristinarivera5707 yeah I was 12-17 and my body was (womanly) it was annoying

  • @daillestlady
    @daillestlady 6 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Girls Dem Sugar came out 18 years ago. STILL play it like it came out yesterday. I'm glad she stuck to her morals and senses. I hope she continues to succeed!

    • @godssheildofarmor9365
      @godssheildofarmor9365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And she mentioned that her Dad had her bac. Now that's what up, good look Dad

  • @mncalapati415
    @mncalapati415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Mya is one tough, gorgious, talented female. Much respect to her.

    • @NASAVids24-h9m
      @NASAVids24-h9m 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍👍👍

    • @lw7590
      @lw7590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Always

    • @janejohnson4946
      @janejohnson4946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U had to say female? Was there a point?

  • @maryperry6573
    @maryperry6573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1540

    She does not age - just like Sade 😍

    • @ChromeTecNina
      @ChromeTecNina 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Yeah but Sade's case is a little more extreme. That angel is in her 50s and still looks as delicious as she did in the 1980s.

    • @TelzAll
      @TelzAll 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She aged lol stap but she looks well

    • @timothyperkins6287
      @timothyperkins6287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      😂😂 now yall jus reachin bra, Sade 57, and look decent but evey bit of 57, meanwhile Mya 39 and look 25 still. There is no comparison you would of been better off sayin megen Good or Gabrielle Union

    • @ChromeTecNina
      @ChromeTecNina 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@timothyperkins6287 I noticed you edited your comment LOL. I was about to say man you're a clown trying to say Sade is 37 like we're still in the 90s i.imgtc.com/I33wjmy.jpg

    • @terijohnson408
      @terijohnson408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      M Perry I’ve always said she favors Sade a lot. So does Sky from black inc

  • @QueenKeema86
    @QueenKeema86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Let's support Mya. I admire her even more after watching this.

  • @chatricev1694
    @chatricev1694 6 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    That’s why I love Mya. She stayed TRUE to herself no matter what those industry devils try to do.

  • @PhdMusic03
    @PhdMusic03 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2029

    This makes me wonder how many female artists feel forced to perform sexual favors to be successful. Sounds like they resented her for not being willing to sleep around.

    • @timothyperkins6287
      @timothyperkins6287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I agree with part of this statement but far as women being FORCED to do sexual favors thats where you lost at, non of them are forced to do anything they havent agreed to, they have a choice they may be givin un fair ultimatums but non the less they always have a choice some choose to be hoes and fuck n suck to make it some put their foot down and go elsewhere believing in themselves that someone else will recognize their ability an invest in them an for all the right reasons.
      If you dont stand up for something you believe in, youll fall for anything n go through life with no control over your own destiny. Just constantly goin with the flow

    • @Jackiechan10009
      @Jackiechan10009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@timothyperkins6287 yeah that is true. But I think the dynamics of the industry needs to change where these young artist shouldnt have to be given ultimatums. If they are talented and you want to make them a star do that, but dont make them advance their career through sexual favors. I agree with what she said about developing tough skin and respecting yourself so I love her for that I just hate she didn't get bigger success.

    • @sierramartin978
      @sierramartin978 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Timothy Perkins n

    • @claireh8125
      @claireh8125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      @@timothyperkins6287 If your choices are have sex with men you don't want to sleep with or give up everything you've worked and dreamed about your whole life, that's not really a choice. They are effectively being forced especially if this happens at a young age which it normally does.

    • @THEKINGOFGAYMUSIC
      @THEKINGOFGAYMUSIC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Im sure all of them.. men too.

  • @tastePINK
    @tastePINK 7 ปีที่แล้ว +724

    NOW, I LOVE me some MYA!! Women in the industry endure so much! Thanks for leaving links to further support her. I hope Mya herself sees this!!! Thanks for all of your hard work.

    • @shavellspouncy
      @shavellspouncy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tastePINK love seeing my favs 😍

    • @jonothandoeser
      @jonothandoeser 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After the "Me Too" movement, I think we know LOTS of the reasons why certain female singers were not allowed to pass "GO" and continue their careers.

    • @deidramyers
      @deidramyers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tastePINK yes! I had NO idea about any of these. Amazing💞💞

  • @animelytical8354
    @animelytical8354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    "I don't know how he confused Lloyd Banks for me".
    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH damn

  • @MelissaLona
    @MelissaLona 7 ปีที่แล้ว +550

    I respect her. She wasnt willing to throw her self respect away for her career. Sound like Jay-Z wanted her to be in awe of him and she was like nigga you just Jay-Z are we doing this record or nah. She was not going to be a slide to move her career to the top. I can respect that.

    • @kitbina1925
      @kitbina1925 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mel Love yeah he did

    • @singer_x1288
      @singer_x1288 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol

    • @CaseyLamah
      @CaseyLamah 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      LMAOOO

    • @lal.6984
      @lal.6984 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mel Love like it's helping ur career as well as mine

    • @daoriginaldipp5623
      @daoriginaldipp5623 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mel Love facts

  • @kametralaqueal6921
    @kametralaqueal6921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1242

    So when you don't sell your soul your blackballed...smh. "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul...nothing" Mya you did right.

    • @briannamali1711
      @briannamali1711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@allthingschanice2485 if she sold her soul I doubt she be going down the path she is right now. Stop thinking every person who is popular sold their soul.

    • @briannamali1711
      @briannamali1711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@allthingschanice2485 There's nothing for me to wake up to. I just can't believe y'all have this mindset that if someone is popular they are immediately link to selling their soul. Though I also wouldn't disagree that a lot of people have sold their soul to get where they are. It like yall have no faith that God can put someone in that same position without evil deeds being done.

    • @carterseries4287
      @carterseries4287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Caribbean Queen 👏👏👏

    • @sarahhherkelmann1606
      @sarahhherkelmann1606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brianna Mali you go to Hollywood You're soul Gone. Yes people do want it back and realize they made mistakes. I'm not saying people can't redeem themselves but the industry does it so slickly that in the beginning they don't even know what they're doing and then when they build them up you got situations like this and other things if you notice that's why Jadakiss isn't as big as he should be because he won't do the things that they want him to do. You really have to know what to do and what not to do and I just believe in being independent

    • @willzvee9494
      @willzvee9494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@briannamali1711 but every person has.. just because u se your soul doesn't mean u will be a star..plus she broke the oath

  • @CrystalFly4real
    @CrystalFly4real 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4590

    She didn't sell out , that's DOPE

    • @idanceforthestars
      @idanceforthestars 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Penelope Harvey mhmm

    • @ari-benkendricks7813
      @ari-benkendricks7813 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Penelope Harvey Really dope

    • @CrystalFly4real
      @CrystalFly4real 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Bambino Jordanie you are so awake, stay awakened you incredible spirit

    • @ari-benkendricks7813
      @ari-benkendricks7813 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Penelope Harvey Happy New Year 2018!

    • @CrystalFly4real
      @CrystalFly4real 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ari-Ben Kendricks Happy 2018, May the most high bless you in an abundance 💞

  • @ashershomari7078
    @ashershomari7078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Always loved Mya and after watching this I love her even more. Such a queen.

  • @BLETransitYT
    @BLETransitYT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +520

    I love Mya! Fear of flyin' and her sweet voice and killer dance moves made her stand out big time! I miss her!

    • @GoldenGraham25
      @GoldenGraham25 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      BLETransit Network She dropped a new song called Ready For Whatever. Check it out if you haven't.

    • @bubblybubbles4023
      @bubblybubbles4023 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BLETransit Network I used to want to be her.

    • @BLETransitYT
      @BLETransitYT 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      LU Lion I sure will

    • @alsysiabarbie8790
      @alsysiabarbie8790 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bubbly Bubbles sameee haha she was the first girl in the industry i’d try to dance and sing like when i was a kid lol

  • @Brook-ct3kk
    @Brook-ct3kk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2233

    Soo, she paid J no attention, was professional and he got mad😑 Good for her!!!

    • @sliccchicc
      @sliccchicc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +301

      @stryfetc1 It pissed him off that she had some self esteem and half a brain... I hate men like that... Be mad as hell bc a woman got some sense

    • @rennyhaskell1303
      @rennyhaskell1303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      wish Aaliyah hadn't fell for him

    • @wildboy6718
      @wildboy6718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Brook53 74 how y’all get that from that lol y’all females is hilarious he wasn’t tryin fuck it’s wen u in the studio most songs won’t go good if the people doing it are being fake an not cool wit each other I around artist some people don’t even make songs if the vibe not there

    • @rickyv7757
      @rickyv7757 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Yup, didnt go act like groupie for that asshole most would have.

    • @shauntaewallace6268
      @shauntaewallace6268 6 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      @@wildboy6718 C'mon now its Jay, and not the reformed Jay of today. That was "big pimpin Jay", you know he tried to get at her and he probably got insulted by her audacity. When Jay was with rockafella he had that whole "Why would you not wanna fuck me" attitude.

  • @sistvnetwork7584
    @sistvnetwork7584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    I respect Mya, she wasn't giving up ass or her soul for a piece of success. Good for MYA!!! I'll check her music out!
    Another Empressie piece....Thanks

    • @stevengreen5289
      @stevengreen5289 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Her ass is stinky

    • @rennyhaskell1303
      @rennyhaskell1303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      we you don't agree with them they will shut you down look at bill Cosby

  • @pretressewisesaliye
    @pretressewisesaliye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    THAT'S A REAL QUEEN.SHE TAKES NO BS AND SHE IS STRONG SPIRITUALLY ,THEREFORE SHE IS FEARLESS AND POWERFUL.I LOVE YOU MAYA 💖👑💙

    • @msbronzegoddess3166
      @msbronzegoddess3166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes Mya is a goddess. Still one of my faves with Aaliyah and Lauryn Hill.😍

    • @msbronzegoddess3166
      @msbronzegoddess3166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you from mass? If so,I am too and I love your name!lol Do you practice magic? If so I am looking for a teacher and will pay for courses. Ase'

  • @kharyzma4u
    @kharyzma4u 7 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I love Mya. I'm so happy that she maintained her self respect. You don't have to do anything that goes against your morals. Even if it means not being promoted by these record industry people. You can promote yourself and sleep good at night knowing you didn't have to sell your soul. May God bless her.

  • @antoniobrooks474
    @antoniobrooks474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1765

    Notice the black women in the music and film/TV industry who stand up for themselves loose their careers and fall off like Mya, Ciara, Monique smh

    • @DancingDeity
      @DancingDeity 6 ปีที่แล้ว +281

      It’s seems a lot of the black men in the industry abuse their power with young black female artists. I’m just appalled at the immaturity of 50 cent.

    • @latashadupas2436
      @latashadupas2436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Yep like i barely hear Dondria

    • @TJ-el2nz
      @TJ-el2nz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly ‼️

    • @amrbotanicals
      @amrbotanicals 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      As soon as I saw Britney, I couldn’t help
      But think she was a knock off of mya...

    • @whoareyou7351
      @whoareyou7351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ciara is garbage.

  • @ticketyblue3080
    @ticketyblue3080 7 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    She protected herself and got punished for it. What women go through daily. Smh

    • @beauttty072
      @beauttty072 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She didnt get punished she doing choroagraphy now and a foundation

    • @KallusGarnet
      @KallusGarnet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can't have it both ways.

    • @LGnLA
      @LGnLA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      💯💯💯💯good for her! AND sadly the one's who didn't, are probably some of the one's in the # me too movement... :/

  • @paulbarnett3578
    @paulbarnett3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    She was purposely sabotaged!

  • @Heaven-fm6ph
    @Heaven-fm6ph 6 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    Smart woman who refused to sell out to the industry!

    • @kobestrickland99
      @kobestrickland99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Markus Patients well she got one 🤗

  • @tiffanywade7867
    @tiffanywade7867 6 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    She is so, underrated!

    • @lw7590
      @lw7590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely

  • @mrs.cookielyonlyon8916
    @mrs.cookielyonlyon8916 7 ปีที่แล้ว +539

    Maya is a phenomenal dancer, and she is a good singer, and very beautiful, it just goes to show that you can be the whole package, but if you don't have the right people backing you, the sharks will come in, and they will never let you be, and they can also stop you from progressin.

    • @M-ljxx
      @M-ljxx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mrs.CookieLyon lyon very true...it's as simple as that.

    • @deej5608
      @deej5608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mrs.CookieLyon lyon WELL SAID

    • @kanishasmith8572
      @kanishasmith8572 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mrs.CookieLyon lyon

    • @keonmitchell139
      @keonmitchell139 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mrs.CookieLyon lyon so true

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mrs.CookieLyon lyon
      I kinda disagree with you here. Something is wrong or off with her and her career...
      She is extremely attractive, a damn good dancer and she can carry a tune!!!!
      Why didn't she have a career as powerful as Paula Abdul?
      Mya sounds way better than Paula, yet Paula became a superstar artist.
      Mya needs to get rid of that stick up her ass. This is show business and its a business and if your record company is paying for everything, at least be cooperative and allow them to guide you.
      I am not saying she should have allowed the sexual harassment, no female deserves that, but at least be humble. I was always wondering why her career never took off because she released some high profile good quality music videos and her dancing was on point.
      Aaliyah, to me was always more edgier, videos more skillfully done and executed and Aaliyah had Missy Elliott and Timbaland to guide her.
      Its not about selling your soul, its about her having an attitude that her 'shit' don't stink???
      Now we all know she is definitely not Becky with the good hair, Jay didn't like her?

  • @josuedamon4787
    @josuedamon4787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Moral of the story is KEEP YOUR INTEGRITY! never sell yourself for anything and ultimately know your worth. I'm so happy for Mya, a peace of mind is a beautiful thing!

  • @julyprince3285
    @julyprince3285 7 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    SO...MYA'S CAREER HAS STALLED AND THE CASH ME OUTSIDE GIRL IS POPULAR...THAT'S SICK

    • @auryconcepcion5444
      @auryconcepcion5444 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      JULY THAT'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW GOOD MUSIC. THEY'RE STUCK ON MUMBLE STUPID MUSIC. HAPPY NEW YEAR2018🍾🎉🎊🎈🎈🎈

    • @cocotheestylistsandy1334
      @cocotheestylistsandy1334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      JULY BRRUUUUHHH!!!!!

    • @durellemouatcho6503
      @durellemouatcho6503 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Tell me about it, smh

    • @sicksadworld6221
      @sicksadworld6221 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      JULY, right! It literally makes me wanna vomit.

    • @AilhendarBarbie
      @AilhendarBarbie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      JULY W YS 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @royalflorah_M
    @royalflorah_M 6 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    She’s a Powerhouse we need more female like her for generation 👸🏽Queen we Love you

    • @lw7590
      @lw7590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell Yeah 💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍

    • @6a1aRZA
      @6a1aRZA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is the truth. Much love to a respectable strong female artist. Mya never got the credit she deserves.

    • @njisalima
      @njisalima 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flora Maphutha yes ma’am🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
      Much love ❤️ for her🥰❤️

    • @dianasanchez9298
      @dianasanchez9298 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flora Maphutha Agreed!

  • @bluerosefire_503
    @bluerosefire_503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    This girl is the full package. Some knuckleheadeds dont know a good thing when they see it. I 💛! her.

    • @godssheildofarmor9365
      @godssheildofarmor9365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

    • @5starpop86
      @5starpop86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You ain't lying she's a queen

    • @onewoman4274
      @onewoman4274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're right. I 💘 💘her too. She is amazing. A rare jewel in the age of Kardashian hype and hypocrisy.

    • @starlight3872
      @starlight3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because they're are music artist good enough that will do the deed like, Rita Ora and Jeenifer Lopez.

  • @sharonhart3858
    @sharonhart3858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    Black didnt crack because she's still one of the most beautiful women i've ever seen. ❤❤❤ She's one of the baddest that ever did it. She's truly underrated.

    • @sbrooks729
      @sbrooks729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sharon Hart vegan

    • @lynncoffey529
      @lynncoffey529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      she's a breed but i agree, she is one of the very few who still looks young.... she even looks younger than most black women the same age

    • @kaylad4486
      @kaylad4486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      She's mixed but you're right.

    • @augusttina1413
      @augusttina1413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaylad4486 shes still black ??

    • @justice4ruthiebecauseherli853
      @justice4ruthiebecauseherli853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@augusttina1413 technically, she is what her parents are, not just one. This is not the Jim Crow era. Lol

  • @v3zMedia
    @v3zMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    Don't forget she engineers her own music now too. That's the most impressive thing she does.

    • @truckingwithcorageearchive6675
      @truckingwithcorageearchive6675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      She knows how to engineer too??? MY GOD. She is soooo underrated.

    • @v3zMedia
      @v3zMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Coragee Music Yessir she's a 1 woman army.

    • @msdidibg
      @msdidibg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      v3z what do u mean by engineers??

    • @m.h.1593
      @m.h.1593 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I already loved Mya before...but now have mad respect for her.

    • @GeminiJayKA
      @GeminiJayKA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PennyMsElite She has her own label.

  • @angielisbon-jacobs7650
    @angielisbon-jacobs7650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Mya is the example of strength & beauty. The industry tried to break her spirit & her soul and she stood her ground. Selling her soul was not important but protecting it was and I am so happy she had the confidence & courage to take control for herself and make her dreams on her own without industry support.

  • @whosthatchick5150
    @whosthatchick5150 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1297

    They did her so wrong, I'm so glad she stood her ground and continues to do what she loves.. I'll definitely be supporting her👏🏼👏🏼💖💖

    • @A_Beautiful_Death
      @A_Beautiful_Death 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      It appears that ALL of the black R and B artist are being canceled out and replaced by white pop artist. The only thing that seems to be getting a push in black music right now is rap music.

    • @tamikadurant5350
      @tamikadurant5350 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kasia Dean I'm happy for her. She the only one mind that's not corrupted. And she kept it 💯

    • @abby5695
      @abby5695 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kasia Dean f

    • @mary_gene_creations
      @mary_gene_creations 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kasia Dean you are GORGEOUS

    • @TiffG100
      @TiffG100 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Allen Drew 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @clarebluem9764
    @clarebluem9764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    She clearly respects herself. Kudos to her. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @latoyagriffin1410
    @latoyagriffin1410 7 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Jay-Z is so full of himself...sounds like he was the one with the issues. Mya did well by not bowing down or screwing him! Moodring was awesome and should have been bigger!

    • @deejones6446
      @deejones6446 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Latoya Griffin Jay-z was acting like a DIVA 😂

    • @lamingtongirl123
      @lamingtongirl123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Shandra9000mail I don’t know how Beyoncé puts up with him

    • @deejones6446
      @deejones6446 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      lamingtongirl123 By working her ass off as a distraction because she doesn't believe in divorce.

    • @lamingtongirl123
      @lamingtongirl123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dee Jones damn that’s why the music is so good

    • @mwiggins0014
      @mwiggins0014 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shandra9000mail His lips looks like they got a camel toe. Lol

  • @j.t.7671
    @j.t.7671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    Mya said, "I don't know how he could get Lloyd Banks confused with me." I bout fell out lmao

  • @89laurisa
    @89laurisa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I remember writing on her ig page saying "I love you when is the new music coming out " and she wrote back saying "it's on iTunes check it out". I love that about her she is just so humble.

  • @cfran671
    @cfran671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    It's unfortunate that when a professional woman, especially a black woman stands her ground and tries to protect herself, it's seen as something negative. Good for Mya - much props to her for standing her ground.

    • @BoooHooo
      @BoooHooo ปีที่แล้ว

      That is not a black woman 🤣😂😂

    • @theofficialVEVOformu
      @theofficialVEVOformu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BoooHoooshe’s mixed she’s still black

    • @BoooHooo
      @BoooHooo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theofficialVEVOformu yall are pathetic. Just say you don't like black ppl and want to replace them with mixed light skins and go.

    • @Ronin2wavy
      @Ronin2wavy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She ain't black she biracial

    • @makayla03333
      @makayla03333 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ronin2wavy she’s still black, she’s half. it’s 2024 and yall are still being ignorant, grow up

  • @ChaeThompson
    @ChaeThompson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Always liked Mya, but I support her even more. She's a great model for young woman especially in today's culture. Salute sis

    • @sbrooks729
      @sbrooks729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      londonlovesbeautyx #metoo

  • @Mrs__G
    @Mrs__G 7 ปีที่แล้ว +860

    so beautiful so underrated

    • @ari-benkendricks7813
      @ari-benkendricks7813 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      MRS G Happy New Year 2018!

    • @dewayne2827
      @dewayne2827 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      MRS G I've always felt like mya was underrated.

    • @mary_gene_creations
      @mary_gene_creations 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MRS G and so are you

    • @SallayMusic
      @SallayMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right!? And she's still standing after everything she's been through whereas artists like tinashe complain or blame colourism when she herself is lightskinned, she should fight like mya did everyone knows how slimey the industry can be, she got where she is today by starting off independently, she should continue that way, the one person you can truly rely on is yourself

    • @jay-fu5dz
      @jay-fu5dz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      She's not underrated

  • @D_J_313
    @D_J_313 7 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    You see she had her Dad there to back her up. Makes a HUGE difference in a girl's life when she has a great dad. #loveyouMya #teamMya💖

    • @islandbeauty1290
      @islandbeauty1290 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      D J FACTS!

    • @adenikekeyara8831
      @adenikekeyara8831 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      D J All facts!

    • @jazizam
      @jazizam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      tru...

    • @SkitsByChris
      @SkitsByChris 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Facts.

    • @valeriehowell-mcnulty4926
      @valeriehowell-mcnulty4926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Just as 'IMPORTANTLY' to be 'SAVED', and CONTINUE to FOLLOW and have our Father God, and His Son: Jesus Christ, 'ALWAYS' in your life, TOO.
      AMEN. 💯💯👏👏

  • @abdulkannady1705
    @abdulkannady1705 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Mya performed in our first year college bash here in Tanzania, Africa back in 2005 and she was amazing on the stage. I remember we had electrical problems with our local sound engineers but her performance made us forget the whole unfortunate sound engineering problem. She handled that problem beautifully. Fell in love with her ever since.

  • @_Lunanella_
    @_Lunanella_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I feel Mya stayed true to herself. Especially with the interview at the end. I love how she mentioned the concept of selling one's soul, because that is literally what a lot of these "stars" do. We need more people like her who can say no to the snakes and temptation of the industry. She kept it 100 with herself and the world, I admire that.

    • @xejelah
      @xejelah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really don't like this polarization. This is just one story and it happens a lot, but this isn't the only story. Others just get propositioned but side step it and move on with their careers. Not everyone gets an ultimatum and not everyone is in a position to. Stop giving these men so much credit - if an artist has talent the industry needs THEM or they don't have jobs.

  • @CS-gh3qh
    @CS-gh3qh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I love me some Mya! She's the prime example of a woman who has a father in her life that loves her and instilled in her self-worth cuz Mya wasn't ever for nobody's bullshit. I LOVE it! The power of fathers!

  • @mahogani1000
    @mahogani1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    Mya has found herself... She is woke, and I'm so glad that I'm here to see it in this crucial world!

  • @falisiabailey
    @falisiabailey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Mya is freaking gorgeous and I still listen to her to this day.

  • @KatWilliams1019
    @KatWilliams1019 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1810

    She’s so beautiful omg

  • @Dawghome
    @Dawghome 6 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    What a strong woman she is. She's lucky to have had a father that loved and supported her.

  • @twiggee6
    @twiggee6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    So glad she stayed away from the hell of the dark industry. Beautiful and talented young lady, stay positive Mya!

  • @TWlady87
    @TWlady87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    I was in high school when that "Best of Me" remix with Jay Z came out and I searched everywhere looking for a Jersey Dress like Mya's in the video and I found one. I wore a Clippers blue and red jersey dress to a house party with some air force ones and some box braids and I thought I was the shit. Lol

    • @carolinedaniels1417
      @carolinedaniels1417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did this song for a teenage competition an won

    • @jorgiewoods9949
      @jorgiewoods9949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are gorgeous 2 🥰😘😛

    • @TWlady87
      @TWlady87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jorgiewoods9949 I didn't know if you were talking about me but thanks. 😊

    • @jorgiewoods9949
      @jorgiewoods9949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep gorgeous I was talking about you!

    • @zaria_treasuress
      @zaria_treasuress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That does sound like a fire outfit tho 🔥

  • @cj8803
    @cj8803 7 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    I'm still a Mya fan. She's very beautiful and talented.

  • @beenietruth8650
    @beenietruth8650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +665

    The collaboration with Beenie was and still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @wandalbrannen5181
    @wandalbrannen5181 7 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    She was too strong for the Industry and she sacrificed and said "NO" that's why they had no use for her, but all in all she held her own and STILL Striving. I like that, we'll done......she deserves all the BLESSINGS placed upon her. BIG-UPS MYA!!! 🖒🖒

    • @mayuntakent9687
      @mayuntakent9687 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She reminds me of myself not going to do anything or fuck with any one that I don't want if l can't get what l want from hard work fuck it, lesson to young viewers with hard work and prayers you will get what you want you don't have to sleep yo way to the top

    • @mleecthulhu
      @mleecthulhu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *nods in agreement*

  • @GOLDPLUG777
    @GOLDPLUG777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    its seems like Jay-z wanted more than a thank you

    • @sharpaycutie2
      @sharpaycutie2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      👀 ikr!

    • @starlight3872
      @starlight3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That's exactly what he meant! Hint hint!

    • @zaria_treasuress
      @zaria_treasuress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sure do 😒

    • @anitaneal1779
      @anitaneal1779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      catastrophme Maybe he just didn’t like her attitude? Some people don’t click.

    • @anitaneal1779
      @anitaneal1779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BUFFY WENTIN- ODEED Jay z is everybody’s dad according to the tabloids.

  • @mezarod8749
    @mezarod8749 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1809

    I'm so glad R Kelly wasn't around her.

    • @courtneybooker7668
      @courtneybooker7668 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Meza Rod I was just thinking about that 😂😂

    • @Mariahidol
      @Mariahidol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      more like, SHE didnt go around R Kelly!! ...she mustve heard about him already

    • @notapplicable687
      @notapplicable687 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Y’all are so messy smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @MandiCurls
      @MandiCurls 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He wrote “Why Should I Believe You” on the Life Soundtrack

    • @dantefranklin3942
      @dantefranklin3942 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmmfao

  • @Blazer-RPT
    @Blazer-RPT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    Mya never sold her soul 💯💌

    • @mrm3535
      @mrm3535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reed Jenkins 🙌🏼

    • @channelchanel7488
      @channelchanel7488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not sure about that... She keep her legs close but that does not mean she's not selling the soul. Especially since I saw her 2012 halftime superbowl performance with Madonna and Nicky Minaj. An event that many people relate it to the death of our vocal queen, whitney houston.

    • @nelson983
      @nelson983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha, don't kid yourself. Everyone one in mainstream media has. They all pretend they haven't.

    • @olivercasper1577
      @olivercasper1577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How does someone sell their soul?

    • @Blazer-RPT
      @Blazer-RPT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@olivercasper1577 Google it

  • @EricSanchez
    @EricSanchez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    Smoove Jones is SOOOO good. Y'all, support independent artists. Its sad seeing y'all comment "Fear of Flying was a good album" like it was her last body of work. Go listen and SUPPORT. She has Instagram. She's on social media. She puts out work every few months like damn. I hate those "what happened to Mya" comments... GO CHECK

    • @SirDave
      @SirDave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Eric S Exactly! That and her last projects like K.I.S.S., were phenomenal. Let's stop being so dismissive like, love her, but not supporting. She still releases music, and more consistent musically (releasing) than other female artist. She's dope!

    • @jayscott8629
      @jayscott8629 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eric S Yes its so good!

    • @Blackstar81
      @Blackstar81 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Smoove Jones, is an awesome album and it was nominated for a Grammy. I was telling folks ,lol. I was rooting for her to win the Grammy. I feel the same it did not stop with Fear of Flying. Moodring was another favorite of mine. I had liberation and lost it. That was a good project. Label did her dirty when It came to leaking it. The song smiling off that album is a hidden gem. I still follow Mya on her social media platforms, she does well as an independent artist. She mastered that part of the game really well, all the best to her.

    • @stephe.8818
      @stephe.8818 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      it frustrates me so freaking much that it's not even playing on the freaking RADIO!!!!!

    • @Only_1_Essence
      @Only_1_Essence 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I looovveee ready for whatever, her new single!

  • @aidatorres6511
    @aidatorres6511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    My kind of girl. Didn't sell her soul. Very ,very ,very intelligent and brave woman. She is the complete package. Awesome voice, presences, style, and class. This is what other young women coming into the industry should act like. Strong, proud, courageous, fearless, and relentless. Deepest respect and regard to a true warrior!!!! Thank you Dad for being there it made such a difference. My. Hats off to you. You really did make it!!!!!! HOLLER

  • @user-gz6vf3yv7f
    @user-gz6vf3yv7f 7 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    You know what's sad? If you didn't know this truth, when we see Mya now, we might look at her as someone who fell off, or has failed and is only performing in small venues. This is crazy that she went through this and no one is able to hear her story. She did what others couldn't bring themselves to do, and really need to (Ciara, Kelly Roland, Jazmin Sullivan). She went independent, and forgoes the big platform form creative control. That's boss. I'm definitely going to support her music and follow her to see what's she's up to. I do know that she looks better than most women her age in the industry.

  • @jonesboi05
    @jonesboi05 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I did a meet and greet with Mya a few years back. She has such a calming demeanor, but she still eludes sexiness! She was so humble and reserved, and she really took the time to interact with her fans. I have so much respect for her as an artist and as a person.

    • @TechWizz
      @TechWizz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has always been reserved. I think sadly not having the "big personality" cost her too.

    • @TechWizz
      @TechWizz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She has always been reserved. I think sadly not having the "big personality" cost her too.

    • @Anna-ok2qs
      @Anna-ok2qs 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jayvon She have a lap dance tutorial in an interview!

  • @crios0051
    @crios0051 7 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I never really saw Maya speak... she's definitely a real one. The real ones meet the most adversity. The others just fall in line and sell their soul. I love her professionalism almost reminds me of that Toni Braxton swag.

    • @kiairelle9383
      @kiairelle9383 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kataclizmik they’re both Libras!

  • @lashenkastrainge3609
    @lashenkastrainge3609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Mya is a QUEEN! Her style, confidence...pretty much everything she portrays is exemplary for young girls to follow.

  • @BigJay_88
    @BigJay_88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Mya ages like fine wine she still look beautiful!

    • @CandieP
      @CandieP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      She has to, she’s only 37 or 38. Black don’t crack at that age. Not at all.

    • @bells561
      @bells561 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Candie P exactly it doesn’t even crack in 60s for blacks

    • @CandieP
      @CandieP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Misz Bella Benzz there’s a picture of the 90+ Year old ceicily Tyson with the 30+ year old Olsen twins and they look like her mama 😩🤣

  • @pinksuperstar2
    @pinksuperstar2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    After watching this, my love for Mya grew. She has been degraded and called a used to be but this video showed that she's the definition of Black girl magic. She didn't compromise. She didn't sell herself. She's a surviour

    • @sarahhelpingco2366
      @sarahhelpingco2366 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soraya 855-314-1509 please give this number a call .

    • @trapamazingnohearttrap1584
      @trapamazingnohearttrap1584 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Create&Dream yes I love this

    • @jeremyarroyo360
      @jeremyarroyo360 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Create&Dream i reapect her alot 💯 how she carrys her self. She is sexy and clasy . i still feel the same about her when i first seen her i get goose bumps everytime.

  • @TJ-cs5cs
    @TJ-cs5cs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    After watching this video, I like Mya more!!!!!

  • @sabor1970
    @sabor1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    New found respect for Mya true R&B artist. She definitely contributed and helped to move forward the excellent tradition of Soul and R&B.

  • @freddysharky9832
    @freddysharky9832 6 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    She looks and sounds like an absolute angel

  • @missywoods2005
    @missywoods2005 6 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    I didnt realize she was so gangster.....Now that’s a real woman.... She paying you and you want her to kiss your @ss...🤣

    • @gtg488w
      @gtg488w 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mel Woods isn’t that something.

  • @tayloralliease1473
    @tayloralliease1473 7 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Something about Mya tells me she is a beautiful soul . She didn't sell out for fame , 50 cents tried her and got called out ( Yes he is Gay ) , she doesn't tolerate bullshit from even from the most successful people ( Jay z musta thought she was Beyoncé ) I will continue to support Mya because she deserves it

    • @makuwalkbowlegg
      @makuwalkbowlegg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He gay?You know this,or because you hate him?

    • @bresams2917
      @bresams2917 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessss, I wonder what made her say that I was like damn she must know he is cuz she said it in a magazine interview smh

  • @cprice846
    @cprice846 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I used to be OBSESSED with Mya as a preteen and teenager. I used to love getting compared to her. I used to wear my hair like hers, got my nose pierced like her. I used to and still think she is such a GORGEOUS girl/woman. And I still listen to her first album on Apple Music.

  • @MindBat
    @MindBat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Would love Mya to do a jazz album. I believe her vocals are just as perfect for smooth jazz. She's awesome!

    • @Zion_1010
      @Zion_1010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a good idea

    • @class7111
      @class7111 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheMagnificentPower great call and observation

  • @valadina4477
    @valadina4477 7 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Have to respect for someone/people who stand firm on their beliefs and morals, God had her, she didn't fall into the darkness like the majority of these celebrities👏👏👏

    • @traetrae7517
      @traetrae7517 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vladime Young-Sang yep

    • @granta3044
      @granta3044 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know, if your basing your morals on what your god has done, it is questionable. Read about "Him". There are many "true" stories which speak of a jealous creator who could help but "He" wants people to suffer and die instead. Hint, there are other better stories about the universe that don't deal with a racist sexist "god", the good ones even break down where this "god" was created within the human cultures, and how and why it survives today. It is 2018 do your research, go google some shit, check your references, and let us be done with this talk of "races" and the dumb idea about needing religion to be moral and ethical. Smh...

    • @valadina4477
      @valadina4477 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grant A thank you very much for the pamphlet, I don't know what God you believe in but the God that I believe in still loves her even even when she fell short and Everytime she or anyone else fall short as we all do. Life is a lesson and as long as you learn from your shortcomings in other words every time you fell short you pick yourself up and got back up and you give God the glory not only for the good but the bad and it made you stronger and then those shortcomings were all worth it, you can't regret what made you stronger and better, as far as morals in the music industry, she did very damn good for herself so why don't you go Google and research the music industry then you will understand what I mean by that, have a blessed day

    • @valadina4477
      @valadina4477 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grant A no disrespect unlike you because I don't believe in disrespecting or judging people but people like you who are so self-righteous just in what you wrote, are the people that scare the lost sheep away, everybody's Journey is completely different from yours so have some empathy instead of judging people that are lost and still do not know God or have a relationship with God and definitely pray for them, heck pray for the world and instead of judging them and being disrespectful in what you wrote why don't you try educating people so that they can start their Journey with God, I didn't say preach I said educate, good day sir

    • @granta3044
      @granta3044 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vladime Young-Sang I

  • @PiscesRus
    @PiscesRus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    Mya’s songs still 🔥🔥🔥

  • @joelsommer5765
    @joelsommer5765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    😂 I'm dead at how "Beef with 50 Cent" is in the titles of everyone's Music Stories.

    • @Buckzcloset
      @Buckzcloset 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      He's so messy for a man

    • @Shaymonee21
      @Shaymonee21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😭😭😭

    • @yungsammysosa6201
      @yungsammysosa6201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He thrives off that shit still to this day...im 32 and i never liked 50 cent...get rich or die trying was decent a bit over hyped but that was it..the rest was trash

    • @catxo1251
      @catxo1251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg yes messy as guy smh

    • @siloalapei2448
      @siloalapei2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He changed the music scene

  • @1977scoe
    @1977scoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Basically she didn't SELL HER SOUL #GoodGirl 👏👏👏

    • @traetrae7517
      @traetrae7517 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Roscoe Morris pretty much

  • @makreviews2146
    @makreviews2146 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Man, I have mad respect for Mya. She stayed true to herself and fought for her career and success despite so many obstacles and challenges. Props to her. She is a strong sense of self and is confident. This woman is a good role model. I'm not in the music industry but this really encouraged me. Thanks for creating this video Empressive.

  • @LadyDayK87
    @LadyDayK87 7 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    I feel kinda bad...I had her totally pegged wrong. She never was involved with Jay Z and she stood up for herself AND dissed/told the truth about dumb @$$ 50 cents. She wasn't going to allow herself to be controlled, manipulated, used, or abused by these industry predators although she would have to pay a price for her integrity. She found a way to live life on her terms. I really believe having her father in her life played a huge part in all of that.
    #muchrespect

    • @valeriehowell-mcnulty4926
      @valeriehowell-mcnulty4926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LadyDay K
      AMEN. I "AGREE" on that, as well as having a GOOD, STRONG, MORAL 'Father' in the household. ❤❤💯💯
      Mya probably has our Father God, and His Son: Jesus Christ in her life, TOO, and that's WHY she WON'T sell her SOUL, and DO those AWFUL, sexual, evil sacrifices just for money/fame, either!! 💯💯👏👏
      AMEN, Mya!! ALWAYS, STAY CLOSE go our Father God, and His Son: Jesus Christ.
      AMEN. 💯💯👏👏

  • @millymilly8264
    @millymilly8264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    "I don't know how he got me confused with Lloyd Banks" 😭😭😭😂😂

    • @betzy7560
      @betzy7560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I busted out laughing

    • @SteppingoutyourcomfortzoneLLC
      @SteppingoutyourcomfortzoneLLC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wow 50 is gay. No wonder why there little group didn't last

    • @IAM7984JAXF
      @IAM7984JAXF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@SteppingoutyourcomfortzoneLLC What you think G- Unit meant? Lol 😂😂😂

    • @lsaint-lou1657
      @lsaint-lou1657 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did she mean by that? Does that mean she slept with Lloyd Banks?

    • @truckinron1929
      @truckinron1929 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SteppingoutyourcomfortzoneLLC it did last everyone on G-Unit went platnium and what groups last forever? U see what happened with Destinys Child 😂

  • @3BuckHead
    @3BuckHead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    My favorite song by her is "Fallen". Its so beautiful.

    • @bd10232003
      @bd10232003 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      3BuckHead I completely agree!

    • @chasityj.4130
      @chasityj.4130 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mine too

    • @Infamousjessicaderritt
      @Infamousjessicaderritt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mine is it's all about me.

    • @Anna-ok2qs
      @Anna-ok2qs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      3BuckHead I LOVE that song!😍

    • @sandy4real81
      @sandy4real81 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      3BuckHead absolutely. By faaaaar

  • @chorhinna
    @chorhinna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I just feel like that Mýa was called a diva because she wasn't a puppy of this industry she knew who she was and didn't accept any type of bullshit. To this industry that's a problem for them, they want you to do whatever they want you to do. I applaud her for keeping her character. Even if I didn't know who she was before this video.

  • @chefSqueez
    @chefSqueez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    She's a beautiful soul! Wishing her much success!

  • @jerikaparham
    @jerikaparham 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I’m glad she didn’t sacrifice who she was to get where she wanted to be.

  • @dontdomeboo81
    @dontdomeboo81 7 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Them jersey dresses was bomb back n the day!! I had a fubu one😂

    • @rgw1380rw
      @rgw1380rw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      gurl bye! I was wearing FUBU before it became a huge name brand.
      The staff at the high school I went to (August Martin) tried to make me stop wearing the FB logo because the Lost Boys crew wore the LB logo on their hats back then. The school staff looked upon it as Gang clothes😂!
      My Uncle took me and my Brother to Spike's Joint where I first came to know of this expensive clothing called F.U.B.U, so I picked out a few items, plus the 40 Acres jerseys and hats were a great pick up as well ☝️😎.
      Spike Lee should retro those jerseys and hats to compliment these "40 Acres" Jordans, so I can get busy.

    • @kaypeterson8353
      @kaypeterson8353 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Total :)

    • @naturallydope6971
      @naturallydope6971 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ikr I love the 90s! This generation have no idea what it was all about. 70s baby grew up 80s kid!

    • @briana14333
      @briana14333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right! I never had one and now I want one!

    • @imabeast318
      @imabeast318 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts I wanted me & my girl to go to Sadie Hawkins wearing those Carolina blues

  • @ivythegreat4943
    @ivythegreat4943 7 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    The truth of the matter is she wasn't selling her soul and not scared too kill the male ego

    • @traetrae7517
      @traetrae7517 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ivy TheGreat yea people don't realize selling your soul isnt an actual thing it's basically doing anything for success and money without any morals

    • @DatGrA2b
      @DatGrA2b 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whatsuptraetrae Whatsuptraetrae naw plenty of celebrities has said they have sold their soul to the devil

  • @iameloho718
    @iameloho718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Mya is so precious 😩😍 always loved her and her music

    • @angelsalva1569
      @angelsalva1569 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She has a new album out! TKO is really good!

  • @jahmillavanilla5910
    @jahmillavanilla5910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm glad to hear Mya is doing great. She is an inspiration to us all.

  • @lyricw.9815
    @lyricw.9815 7 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    that is a beautiful woman and she ages so we'll she gives me Sade tease (looks wise)

    •  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lyric Walker I was thinking SAME!!! She is stunning

    • @2beagem
      @2beagem 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She would be dope playing her in a biopic!

  • @dat1reeree
    @dat1reeree 6 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    So Jay Z ass was in his feelings cuz Mya wasn’t acting like a groupie smdh

    • @creamfilled08
      @creamfilled08 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lol exactly

    • @dat1reeree
      @dat1reeree 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sarah terrible smdh

    • @TelzAll
      @TelzAll 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That hurt alot of feelings trust me

    • @dat1reeree
      @dat1reeree 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TelzAll smdh 😂

    • @Cocito1990
      @Cocito1990 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

  • @lisabrightly
    @lisabrightly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I see that there's no way for any woman to find success in the music industry without being tough as hell. They're often sold as sexy, flirty, young girls but they're not. These women are strong, smart and resilient from the start. Mya is really phenomenal. Love her music, style, energy, vision.... everything. She's amazing.
    Kudos to Patti Labelle for supporting and helping to raise up all our young female performers while parasites like 50 cents and perverse music executives drags them down.