Mya's Unsung Music Story: (Dark Industry Secrets, Battling her label, Beef with 50 Cent, etc.)
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- 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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Thank you Happy New Year!!
Empressive happy new years stay bless be safe and have a good year with god blessing you all the way❤ love you
Empressive, Happy New Year thanks for this fabulous video
This was soooooo well done!wow thank you I was literally just thinking about her yesterday
There's absolutely NO way anyone can watch this & not respect her even more!
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
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Yess indeed! Madd respect for Maya.....always.
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
Much respect to Mya for not compromising her morals and remaining true to herself
Mary Brown 👏🏾👏🏾 yep!
EXACTLY!! AMEN. 👏👏💯💯
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.
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
@@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.
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@@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.
Im sure all of them.. men too.
"They were trying to sleep with her while she was under age" smh... these ppl are sad and sick!
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!!!!
Exactly!
@@rawtcollingsforth6119 and these dudes claim it’s because these girls are “mature” for their age🙄 Damn predators
@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!
@@rawtcollingsforth6119 it’s so sad bro 😤
A woman with self-love, self-worth, and self-respect💯💯💓💓
Muffinpie 207 I didn’t know who she was before this but now I’m obsessed. I love a talented class act 💛
Equals= A WOMAN WITH PRIDE, BEAUTY, & CLASS 💪
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.
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.
Mel Love yeah he did
lol
LMAOOO
Mel Love like it's helping ur career as well as mine
Mel Love facts
She didn't sell out , that's DOPE
Penelope Harvey mhmm
Penelope Harvey Really dope
Bambino Jordanie you are so awake, stay awakened you incredible spirit
Penelope Harvey Happy New Year 2018!
Ari-Ben Kendricks Happy 2018, May the most high bless you in an abundance 💞
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.
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.
I agree and her talent rewarded her nicely in the industry.
Soo, she paid J no attention, was professional and he got mad😑 Good for her!!!
@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
wish Aaliyah hadn't fell for him
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
Yup, didnt go act like groupie for that asshole most would have.
@@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.
She does not age - just like Sade 😍
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.
She aged lol stap but she looks well
😂😂 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
@@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
M Perry I’ve always said she favors Sade a lot. So does Sky from black inc
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.
@@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.
@@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.
Caribbean Queen 👏👏👏
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
@@briannamali1711 but every person has.. just because u se your soul doesn't mean u will be a star..plus she broke the oath
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.
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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
She's mixed but you're right.
@@kaylad4486 shes still black ??
@@augusttina1413 technically, she is what her parents are, not just one. This is not the Jim Crow era. Lol
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💖
D J FACTS!
D J All facts!
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Facts.
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. 💯💯👏👏
She protected herself and got punished for it. What women go through daily. Smh
She didnt get punished she doing choroagraphy now and a foundation
You can't have it both ways.
💯💯💯💯good for her! AND sadly the one's who didn't, are probably some of the one's in the # me too movement... :/
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
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!
Eric S Yes its so good!
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.
it frustrates me so freaking much that it's not even playing on the freaking RADIO!!!!!
I looovveee ready for whatever, her new single!
She dropped a serious jewel about protecting your spirit..... wake up🔎💯
Yup!
Yep she's Real Queen
They all have sold their souls .. she didn't do her deal
Lmao plsss the frying pan 😭😭😭
@@atlf3357 that’s a magnifying glass💀
SO...MYA'S CAREER HAS STALLED AND THE CASH ME OUTSIDE GIRL IS POPULAR...THAT'S SICK
JULY THAT'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW GOOD MUSIC. THEY'RE STUCK ON MUMBLE STUPID MUSIC. HAPPY NEW YEAR2018🍾🎉🎊🎈🎈🎈
JULY BRRUUUUHHH!!!!!
Tell me about it, smh
JULY, right! It literally makes me wanna vomit.
JULY W YS 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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.
Mya said, "I don't know how he could get Lloyd Banks confused with me." I bout fell out lmao
#NiceClapback No real man lies on his dick.
Buahahahaha, I did too
😂😂🤣🤣
Mya low key was spilling accurate tea.
Lol that almost to me out that was to funny
That’s why I love Mya. She stayed TRUE to herself no matter what those industry devils try to do.
Amen To That Baby...
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
He gay?You know this,or because you hate him?
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
I'm so glad R Kelly wasn't around her.
Meza Rod I was just thinking about that 😂😂
more like, SHE didnt go around R Kelly!! ...she mustve heard about him already
Y’all are so messy smh 🤦🏾♀️
He wrote “Why Should I Believe You” on the Life Soundtrack
Lmmfao
THAT'S A REAL QUEEN.SHE TAKES NO BS AND SHE IS STRONG SPIRITUALLY ,THEREFORE SHE IS FEARLESS AND POWERFUL.I LOVE YOU MAYA 💖👑💙
Yes Mya is a goddess. Still one of my faves with Aaliyah and Lauryn Hill.😍
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'
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.
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.
This girl is the full package. Some knuckleheadeds dont know a good thing when they see it. I 💛! her.
❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
You ain't lying she's a queen
You're right. I 💘 💘her too. She is amazing. A rare jewel in the age of Kardashian hype and hypocrisy.
Because they're are music artist good enough that will do the deed like, Rita Ora and Jeenifer Lopez.
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.
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👏👏👏
Vladime Young-Sang yep
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...
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
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
Vladime Young-Sang I
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.
Mrs.CookieLyon lyon very true...it's as simple as that.
Mrs.CookieLyon lyon WELL SAID
Mrs.CookieLyon lyon
Mrs.CookieLyon lyon so true
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?
She’s a Powerhouse we need more female like her for generation 👸🏽Queen we Love you
Hell Yeah 💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍
That is the truth. Much love to a respectable strong female artist. Mya never got the credit she deserves.
Flora Maphutha yes ma’am🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Much love ❤️ for her🥰❤️
Flora Maphutha Agreed!
Always liked Mya, but I support her even more. She's a great model for young woman especially in today's culture. Salute sis
londonlovesbeautyx #metoo
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
Her ass is stinky
we you don't agree with them they will shut you down look at bill Cosby
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.
tastePINK love seeing my favs 😍
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.
tastePINK yes! I had NO idea about any of these. Amazing💞💞
So Jay Z ass was in his feelings cuz Mya wasn’t acting like a groupie smdh
lol exactly
Sarah terrible smdh
That hurt alot of feelings trust me
@@TelzAll smdh 😂
Nice
so because she didn't sleep around, she got blackballed... got it.
Robin Speaks Right! How wack!
Pretty much but I been knew this shit! She didn’t wanna sell her soul
Right. Lies..smh
Robin Speaks Yep
It is the reason why 50 cent was also blackballed by his label.
His label leaked his Curtis Album in 2007, which is why he lost to Kanye Wedt.
Mya ages like fine wine she still look beautiful!
She has to, she’s only 37 or 38. Black don’t crack at that age. Not at all.
Candie P exactly it doesn’t even crack in 60s for blacks
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 😩🤣
The truth of the matter is she wasn't selling her soul and not scared too kill the male ego
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
Whatsuptraetrae Whatsuptraetrae naw plenty of celebrities has said they have sold their soul to the devil
If Jay z is getting paid to rap on her album, he should just do it and shut up. He doesn't have the right to tell her to "be nicer" to him or to change for him. He sounds like an emotional egotistical control freak. Yet, everyone blames Mya. If you don't like her attitude, rap elsewhere! It is what it is. I could see if he was doing it for free, but he got paid. Its a job. Theres always people on a job whose attitudes don't match with yours. But you still do your work and keep it moving.
Or it seems like I'm jayz and I'm about to rap on your album, be appreciative. Sort of like if you go into a job for the biggest company at the time to work and during the interview you just have mehhh attitude when being asked questions. What's wrong with that. Would you help someone that had a bad vibe and was getting a bigger benefit off you vs what they are receiving? Best of me was dropped in 2000 and Jay was busy getting to know Beyonce around 1999 so trust he wasnt thinking about Mya
Rumor has it Jay z and alot of others have sold out. Alot of them are full of crap.
@@williamhudson2815 not a rumor it's true
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trendsetters06 he was simply salty because he couldn’t smash that’s why, he was looking forward to do some studio love’n but mya was like naw nigga I don’t fine camels attractive sorry! 🤷🏾♂️
Don't forget she engineers her own music now too. That's the most impressive thing she does.
She knows how to engineer too??? MY GOD. She is soooo underrated.
Coragee Music Yessir she's a 1 woman army.
v3z what do u mean by engineers??
I already loved Mya before...but now have mad respect for her.
@@PennyMsElite She has her own label.
Mya is freaking gorgeous and I still listen to her to this day.
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.
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.
kharyzma4u amen
Mya still winning, she's smart she has her own label.
Yes and in an interview, I think it was Madamnoire, she said she has made way more money as an independent artist than she did signed to any label.
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.
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!!! 🖒🖒
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
*nods in agreement*
Always loved Mya and after watching this I love her even more. Such a queen.
Agreed
The collaboration with Beenie was and still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
YESSUH!
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No doubt!!! My favorite Mya song!
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Damn shame how they tarnished her image saying she was sleeping around considering all the hoes they put in a pedestal 😒😒😒
dame
Right about. Aka Kardashians
The rejects got to lash out because she is untouchable and she didn’t put up with the old boys club b.s. never seen how she survived the industry I’m glad she saved her soul!
Sounds like the only person to fall for Jay-as antics was Beyonce
Teri Blacklock right
Teri Blacklock exactly
Beyonce smashed Lebron though
@@sani5077 🤔
Norma Rodriguez I’ve never heard that🤔🤨 why do women have to be whores? I guess you’re a virgin. If you’ve been with more then a spouse in your life...glass houses
Mya is a QUEEN! Her style, confidence...pretty much everything she portrays is exemplary for young girls to follow.
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.
I love Mya! Fear of flyin' and her sweet voice and killer dance moves made her stand out big time! I miss her!
BLETransit Network She dropped a new song called Ready For Whatever. Check it out if you haven't.
BLETransit Network I used to want to be her.
LU Lion I sure will
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
She is NOT a sellout. Bless you girl.
CriptoPower
AMEN!!
So...because she wasn’t willing to hoe around she wasn’t being pushed. Mya is still talented and should be proud of herself.
Sweets205 look at so called female artist like Beyonce Nicki Minaj Rhianna they are not compare to mya she's got class
so beautiful so underrated
MRS G Happy New Year 2018!
MRS G I've always felt like mya was underrated.
MRS G and so are you
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
She's not underrated
that is a beautiful woman and she ages so we'll she gives me Sade tease (looks wise)
Lyric Walker I was thinking SAME!!! She is stunning
She would be dope playing her in a biopic!
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
I did this song for a teenage competition an won
You are gorgeous 2 🥰😘😛
@@jorgiewoods9949 I didn't know if you were talking about me but thanks. 😊
Yep gorgeous I was talking about you!
That does sound like a fire outfit tho 🔥
My favorite song by her is "Fallen". Its so beautiful.
3BuckHead I completely agree!
Mine too
Mine is it's all about me.
3BuckHead I LOVE that song!😍
3BuckHead absolutely. By faaaaar
She is talented and it's a damn shame that everything comes down to sex. If you don't play the damn game, it makes it harder to succeed in the industry. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated too much longer, stand, speak up, and stay grounded, respect.
oni folayan This is why we all need to serve the True God. This is Satan's world and everything he does is filled with chaos and corruption.
AMEN. 💯💯👏👏
YUP, AMEN. 💯💯👏👏
I'm still a Mya fan. She's very beautiful and talented.
D Clark + True beauty and talented
D Clark mya and britney spears were my faves
I like Mya so much more than Beyonce as an artist. That's just me.
r0bz1985 how is liking some artiste over another being stupid? Lmfao
Same...
I'm with Gabriel. May is a treasure.
One Woman if she’s so good then she would be able to maintain relevancy despite her controversy
@@justicedaniel2325 That's not how the industry works. Lots of *great* artists deal with label issues and struggle to promote their projects.
It all boils down to.... she aint sellin her soul.... good girl
This so sad to watch because I've never really had a problem with Mya and never understood why she never skyrocketed after My love is like Whoa. For yrs ppl would tell me how scary the industry was and I've never understood it until a few yrs ago. Not having creative control over your music, the sexual deviants in Hollywood, egotistical men , people wanting you to sell your soul and be something you not , etc. It's like the ones that make it either how to sell their soul or sacrifice their self worth since you have to be willing to play the game . It's like someone once told me. Labels aren't doing their jobs anymore. They want a artist whose easy to manage where they're not doing the work. If you can't sell, have sex appeal, have luster, strong fan base, cross over appeal, timeless music, just straight dominant. You mean nothing to a label and will be tossed .
That's why Prince lost his name and became the Artist formerly known as Prince. Plus the slave writing on his face. I like your comment too. I always wondered too why she did not skyrocket along aside Aaliyah right before Aaliyah's tragic death.
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hold up...
lets be clear: the record label was paying for everything and she was an employee of the label. Who do you think commissioned the producers, writers, engineers, film directors to produce the music videos, photographers to shoot the albums and posters, the P.R., and media people??
The record company. She was a damn diva and look what happened. Not saying she should have given in to sexual harassment, she was on point when she said, "Fuck You" to those men trying to get into her pants.
However, she was known to have major attitude.
Now, she is independent and she is raising money on her own to fund her music career and doing it her way. Well, it ain't easy.
She doesn't have the big bucks to market herself and music nor does she have the back catalog to garner interests from a big time concert promoter. It all comes down to money and she just doesn't have the financial support that is needed. Its sad because she is one of those that is talented.
A slice of humble pie goes a long way...
Mamadou Aziza... how do you know for sure that she doesn’t have the financial support and that she was a diva? Maybe she doesn’t want to pursue that side of the music world but rather her talent for dance and maybe she had the right to have her wall up. Most men consider women being “stuck up” because they like to protect themselves. What you’re saying are all allegations; I also saw you comment under someone else’s and you clearly have something against Mya for claiming that something is wrong with her 😂 Let her live.
Raye Simone
if this bitch had coins she would be marketing herself like there is no tomorrow. She was a diva in high school and she is still one
Mamadou Aziza stay out of her purse and her pockets and you don’t know her well enough to know what she may have went through in life. Wonder what she has done to you to make you so mad at her.
This was much needed. I love Mÿa as an artist and person. She’s dope and one of the realest.
She said it's not that serious if she has to sell her soul. Did yall catch that. How many sold they soul. 🤔
I worry about Rihanna, because of how young she started (17 years old during her debut album) and how fast her rise was without strong vocals (like Beyonce) dancing ability (like Ciara), or anything of relevance in the industry (Christina Milian and Ashanti penned hits). She wasn't even 21 years old when 'Good Girl, Gone Bad' released, which was her third album in three years and had 'Umbrella', the Grammy winning collaboration with Jay-Z. Mainly speculation, but it's fishy with how young artists (not even just women) can be treated and a sudden image change without a real hiatus
I love that Mya didnt take shit from anyone!! Instead of being respected for that, she was labeled a diva and brat! She was always my favorite back in the day, this made me love her so much more!!! Girl is still gorgeous and she still can sang!!!!
Rihanna sold her soul and fucked everything for money and fame and loved every bit of it
Britney , beyonce , jay z ,
@@Joe_Parmesan do you think chris brown sold his soul, he was super young to.
Thank God for father's and strong families. I'm so happy she knew her worth and didn't allow them to rule her. Sometimes it's best to let a real man....look another man in the face. Go Dad! Go Mya!
Essential Oil Sistas ew
Even though her voice is soft she could really sing and perform live too
Mya deserved so much more success during her heydays. It doesn't quite make sense how her peers like Brandy, Monica & Tweet got stardom and respect, yet she's barely trucking along. Hopefully things turn out better for her in the long run. She can still saaang like no other. "Knock You Out" (2018) has been on repeat and a must-hear for those interested in seeing what she has to offer these days.
It all comes down to playing the game .. because she was individual, had a voice and wasnt prepared to sell out she never got the recognition she deserved. Industry ain't about talent. Props to her for having the dignity and grace to stay true to her core values. Mad props to this woman.
Tweet? 😂 um no underrated. Brandy had more of a wholesome pop image. Monica was sassy r&b. It's also about the team You have as well
I was about to say....wasn't Tweet Missy's one hit wonder protege?
I love Mya and the new music she has out it really good and a great dancer. It seems like she never ages.
Janella Graham yes she’s gorgeous
Aminah A Yes she absolutely is
Never knew what happened to her. I am totally empressed that she stood her ground and not fall into this dark industry. She should be looked at as a role model instead of this so called Beyonce
JrStar Flippen Leave Beyonce alone. Damn. Yall be so pressed about her lmfao.
Y’all can never let beyonce breathe shit let her be ffs
Agree
JrStar Flippen That’s funny you say that because last I checked Beyoncé was not only a entertainer, but a humanitarian, a philanthropist, a activist and a mogal with several loyal black employees whether they be dancers, musicians, choreographers, producers, A&R etc. sounds like something many black people should strive to do, give back and employ their own. 🤷🏾♀️
I'll never take the talent away from Beyonce! What I'm trying to say that there are unsung heroes out here. Everyone praises Beyonce like she's God and she's not. All I'm saying is that there are other people that need to be seen as a hero instead of just Beyonce. I respect and applaud what Beyonce has done but it's not always about her. I respect Mya and the her decisions not to compromise.
Mya is drop dead gorgeous
Raquel White. No doubt.
And bird's fly south
It’s very upsetting how a “man” (50 Cents) can just say whatever he want to discredit someone’s reputation and get away with it. Very disrespectful on every level. I don’t understand, I thought his Grandmother raised him to be respectful towards ALL women.
Marcelene Anita ...and the crazy thing is he still doing that now. Smh.
hes homosexual
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Marcelene Anita Don't worry he hasn't gotten away with anything, you reap what you sow. It' waiting on him down the road.
And women still dating him knowing his history towards women. He's a coward always bashing women. He probably had a thing for her and had malice towards her because she rejected him
Can't stand him
Mya was the real princess 👑 of R&B! It’s no wonder I looked up to her in school! Fear Of Flying helped navigate my way through HS and she stood up for what she believed in! She was pretty with an attitude!!!!!! And she still looks beautiful & young today 🤩
And now she is back with a banger and looks completely flawless.
Mya was my girl!!!
Candace Richardson don't you mean still is lol
Seriously! I named my daughter Mya lol
TatMan Dan lol... You're right!!!!
Yessss another amazing unsung story! Love these uploads!! Mya is so talented and gorgeous too, she definitely made her mark in the industry!! So Jay Z was basically in the studio waiting on somebody to kiss his butt, I guess he was expecting her to act like a super fan smh and 50 Cent to this day stay in some mess with any and everybody. It’s been time for him to chill.
She’s the complete package- talented, beautiful & great personality with integrity!
She’s so underrated now, and talented. Sad!
Odaine Brown Is it just me, or is Mya's beauty on par with Sade?
Odaine Brown I
This lady is what the game is missing. I truly wish the industry was centered around women such as herself. @mya if you see this, just know someone appreciates you art and hard work.
de de she has new music out now
The finest woman in R&B in my opinonn
What about chilli
protect your spirit that's just what I needed to hear
I met her at a CD signing in Hollywood when I was 11 I think and I got to hug her. OMG SHE SMELLED SOO GOOD, extremely nice and sweet when I hugged her/the way i hugged her, and it's a moment in My Life i still cherish
WOW!!! Notice and peep how she said she won't "Sell her soul" and you have to always PROTECT YOUR SPIRIT!!! DEEP!! I love her! She's sort of confirming the demonic shit in the industry!! SMH
crawlbitchcrawl I caught that. She saw the devils and she wanted no part of it. So basically the ones that make it been through some ish...possibly sold their soul...or eventually will. I always wondered what happened to her
The illuminati and their artists.
@Frank TruthTV Yes she indeed does.! Otherwise, she wouldn't have followed up with "PROTECT YOUR SPIRIT". And she confirms these type of things in other interviews.
@@Hervinbalfour That tinfoil hat is squeezing your brain a bit hard.
@@mynameisnobody3964 stfu sheep!
Mya is so precious 😩😍 always loved her and her music
She has a new album out! TKO is really good!
I always thought she would do well on Broadway.
She said "entities", a very accurate choice of words Mya! Hold on to your soul sweetheart it's all we really own. Love you. Thanks for the great video @Empressive
She’s the poster child for integrity
I have a new respect for her. One of my biggest dreams was to become a singer in the industry, and I still dream of it, BUT no way in hell am I gonna sell out & do blood sacrifices just to make millions. These artist have everything we think we all want, but their souls are miserable and they can barely look at themselves in the mirror. It’s not glitz and glam like we think. If I could do my music independently, that would be good enough for me.
Jerika Syncere take the “if I could” and just do it!!!
Jerika Syncere You are so right
Exactly
JerikaSyncere I soo agree
Yep, exactly what Ashanti did.
Damn I really miss the 90's & early 2000's so much... Love MYA ♥
Mrs. Bryant What you said!! I say this ALL the time!! Mane!
Mya is so talented and I love the fact that she respected herself enough to stand her ground! 🙌🏾
She has not aged a millisecond
And she never will ;)
I'm glad to hear Mya is doing great. She is an inspiration to us all.
Damn, can't do anything but respect this Queen cause the industry is the devil's playground.
Case of the ex was my jam! Loved mya!!
Lovesmesometea I love ‘my love is like Whoa!’ That video is still my favorite.
Candie P yasss!! Loved the video and the song.I remember trying to learn the tap dancing part. Lol
Rappers clearly have massive egos. I'm glad Mya didn't baby any of them. I also respect her highly for saying I Don't Make Excuses about getting blackballed. Even if she didn't get the fame as before, she made enough fame for herself to go solo and continue making her living as a singer like she wanted. When you get kicked out of the 'club' you make it solo the old fashioned way - working for it and she did.
Beautiful lady with a beautiful soul.. I named my 14 yr old daughter after Mya💯
I'm glad I named my child after a woman with strong beliefs & values.. Stay strong Mya 🙏🥇🦋
All because she NEVER SOLD HER SOUL....
Amazing documentary! I hope Mya sees this!
MYA was too underrated!
I frickin love her music and had most albums. Glad she weren't mainstream like Beyonce though and stayed R&B ❤
i wish they had more powerful woman empowerment collabs
Sharon Morales They have add for plethora of companies based on diminishing women's self esteems so them releasing more genuine empowerment songs would be rather contradictory for them and the dysfunction they push that contribute to millions of sales in goods and services.
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I don't think lady marmalade was it. Wasnt it about being a hooker?