Mya (singer)

Mya Marie Harrison is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. Classified as a "triple threat," she has become a staple in pop cultural zeitgeist for her work in contemporary R&B. Born and raised in Washington D.C., as a child she studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance. She began her career as a television personality and dance posse member, performing on BET's Teen Summit. After developing an interest in music and nurturing her craft, she was discovered by record executive A. Haqq Islam. In April 1998, she released her eponymous debut album, a song cycle which explored romance and coming-of-age scenarios. A critical and commercial success, the album spawned her first Billboard Hot 100 top ten single, "It's All About Me". Her collaborative efforts – "Girls Dem Sugar", "Ghetto Supastar ", and "Take Me There" — were met with concurrent success.