Mýa Reflects On First Demo, Bullying, Smash Hit 'It's All About Me', + More

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[@TDemar-ln6ee]

She is the Epitome of class,and Grace she exsudes positive energy

[@celiaferreira2028]

Shes light ✨️ beings way ahead of her time. Most don't understand her too much because her vibrations are so high.✨️✨️✨️

[@laroyah.muhammad6402]

I completely agree. This woman is magical!

[@TheGlobal1212]

Spelling on exude

[@taishankm]

23:15 Mya is so admirable. We all embrace celibacy, eventually, as we get older. Even in marriages and long-term partnerships. There are so many other dimensions to life in terms of impact and purpose. 23:15

[@VincentGordon-rn1do]

Ummmmmmm " CLASS =SADE". SHE HAS A LONG WAY TO GO TO GET ON SADE LEVEL!!!

[@RAYGUNKNEESHURT]

Aging like fine wine. Love her.

[@Opinions-galore24]

Indeed

[@momi1610]

Mya has such a soothing speaking voice. Her life's perspective is also very refreshing. And she was definitely that girl back in the 90s. She had some of the best songs.

[@TheMsreid17]

I knew someone would focus on the voice. That's all I was thinking 😂😂😂

[@amariematthews4888]

I said the same

[@taishankm]

She is amazing. She spends time in nature and near the ocean. She talks about life balance and how she stays grounded. I love that. And hearing about her high-school days, I could relate. Her journey to spirituality is inspiring.

[@denisebello7461]

I just love Mya’s energy. Her entire aura seems so genuine and pure.

[@jamesapierceiii]

Mya killed it last night at Madison Square Garden. Reignited my high school crush on her. Best way to spend my birthday evening.

[@ci.b.d1691]

That's why her voice was gone in this interview??👀 She was Lit at MSG 🤣🤣 Now that's how you know it was a time💯💯

[@TGUTTAExiT21]

I'm going for my bday Sat in AC n I can't wait!!! Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉

[@jamesapierceiii]

@@TGUTTAExiT21thank you Happy Birthday to you too!

[@moniquemitchell5092]

She killed it all the way. Best performance this year. She is truly a gift. Someone uniquely special. Love her. 😊

[@CrownedxKay]

Enjoy your Special Day!🥳🎉🎊 @jamesapierceiii

[@gregoryraynor7713]

She gonna be on her Phylicia Rashad when she ages more. Graceful and regal....classy AF.

[@herFLYness79]

Funny you say that. I was actually watching this and thinking how she reminds me of Debbie Allen (PR sister) and Jasmine Guy.

[@imaniwave4236]

It’s absolutely insane how Mya looks so angelic. Her beauty is internal and you can see that. Obviously external but like internally I strive to be as free as her.

[@locddeeplyrootedpeace5312]

Yes indeed In The Name of Jesus

[@dentreveal3820]

Plastic Surgery, no husband & no beautiful kids?

[@TeamDeen]

Mya seems to have a soothing, peaceful energy.

[@cmillo2010]

She does, I used to work at the airport and I met her…. gorgeous in person, speaking voice soft, beautiful aura…. She deserves to have the super stardom career Beyoncé has…. And many more other artist…. But she is smart, classy, about family,her image, she didn’t want to sell her soul for fame.

[@datswassup07]

She’s so stunning. She looks exactly like she did in the My Love is Like…..Wo video

[@aminah761]

Yesss❤

[@asweeney6988]

She's so unproblematic, it says a lot to be who she was/IS and never heard one scandal about her!

[@TechWizz]

They tried her though with the rumours!

[@SmokeTherapy420]

Mya still look good

[@keithmutamba1395]

That’s what not having kids will do to you

[@lovelymelanin9336]

Yup she’s pure❤

[@rollingwitced7479]

I can tell she’s a balanced Libra ♎️ ❤ with so much grace and class. She’s unstoppable.

[@laroyah.muhammad6402]

Mya is simply the epitome of womanhood on so many levels. She’s spiritually grounded, wholesome, classy, talented and a pure beauty! God bless her eternally. 🤲🏼🙏🏽💫😇

[@Redboi-qh3oe]

All these years and Mya is still beautiful ❤❤❤

[@TashaFierce111]

I wish Mya would have a Patreon or KZbin channel to share all her health tips. I just love her sm.

[@keithmutamba1395]

Spiritually beautiful, emotionally beautiful, physically beautiful, mentally beautiful she has grown so much and her individuality and self worth shine through. The industry couldn’t break this woman. I’m a guy I think she is attractive on a glance but watching the interview reading about her industry she stood up for her self her life her values. Respect she deserves respect. The industry chews people up spits them out and moves on to the next. But she said no to all that. Still bumping case of the ex

[@yupisaidit-mx4is]

I remember my sister wrote a fan letter to Mya & she wrote my sister back. It was super cool. 🥰🥰

[@ambergant6058]

Mya is a class and so sweet! I met her years ago and she was very down to earth. Love her!!!

[@911valentino]

A legend who doesn't get the credit she deserves in the music industry! Def grew up on her music, she still looks the same! 😍

[@rollingwitced7479]

I love Mya voice. We need to see more of her. She killed it in Virginia Beach queens of R&B Tour. Love it

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Mya is gorgeous!!!

[@Godslight1970s]

Mya's voice is so very soothing.

[@amariematthews4888]

She is so soft spoken....her voice is soothing. She can has a voice for audio book ❤

[@Ryheim-of2nb]

Nice interview. She"s super intelligent, well spoken.

[@MalibuDollface]

She’s such a wonderful spirit, I also notice she was very comfortable here because she is usually really quiet but you could tell she felt safe here, great job ladies! ❤❤❤

[@Zoeymarley]

I had a childhood crush on mya 😭 she still look beautiful 😍

[@dyreckta23]

That crush is still there for me brother 😅

[@fadethechannel]

We all did 😂😂😂 she was the ONE back then mane.

[@lilrick456]

Mya is so regal n beautiful. I had a whole Mya marathon n ran across this interview.

[@carmellem6813]

She should do audio books her voice is so soothing

[@MEEKIE1980]

WOW😳😳 SHE IS BEAUTIFUL

[@abundanceblessing]

I love me some Mya! She such a beautiful soul. I sat front row at the Tampa show & she was so engaging with the crowd & in my opinion along with my friends her performance was the best! Everyone was phenomenal but it was something about Mya!!!

[@MrBlackretreat]

I love working with her at Nickelodeon and all the ups and downs. We went through on the set of Keenan and Kale Nickelodeon all that the promo shows the kid choice awards. I love you, Maya and so proud, and I’m glad you did not sell out.

[@chamrithomas1422]

You can hear the clarity in her voice it’s so peaceful and positive🤍

[@ILacy]

Mya makes us all proud. Intelligent, talented, beautiful, independent and drama free. Please publish a how to guide for this generation of young women. Hope you continue to succeed on and off the stage!

[@suzettebarclay6423]

Lol. They don't read so it will be useless.

[@ILacy]

@@suzettebarclay6423 you make a good point…we screwed!

[@suzettebarclay6423]

@@ILacy 😆 🤣

[@tias.6675]

They don't want to be Mya's, they want to be these reality TV characters.

[@ILacy]

@@tias.6675 unfortunately, you’re correct! My hopes is that seeing more Mya types will change their desires.

[@marcussmith3635]

Damn I just adore this woman - beautiful , smart, positive , person.

[@LEOMoonrising33]

Yes! Please Mya write your story in your own words. You are such a light❤❤❤ thank you for Brun a part of my childhood and in this present time.

[@syncl_rity7508]

This woman is timeless.

[@dobetter9390]

She looks good to be 44 and turning 45 in October 😳🥰

[@marriejames01]

She looks good.

[@eddieaow42]

I thought she was 41.

[@Allthatwethink]

Dang why you putting her age on blast & you know her bday .. stalker 😂

[@kaleenajean]

She is still younger. What is she supposed to look like? She stays in shape. Duh.

[@florazul5240]

@@kaleenajean😂 I love your comment

[@preciousone9377]

Mya is a beautiful and talented soul and I wish her much continued success.💜🎶💜

[@17dredre91]

I can listen to her talk alllllll day

[@KeighKeigh]

Mya is one of my favs, a fan since Teen Summit. I’ve seen Mya in concert/appearances once in Houston, twice in Charlotte, and once in Greensboro. (Two times this year) 💛

[@jenee579]

She BODIED last night @MSG...love her!

[@AngelaHoward-k4j]

Singing and dancing are what Mya was born to do she is so talented thank you for sharing your talents 🌟❤️💞🍰🍷💙💜💝💖🌟❤️💞🍰🍷💙💜💝💖🌹🤍🌺⭐💛❣️💘🌹🤍🌺⭐💛❣️💘🌹🤍🌺⭐💛❣️💘🌹🤍🌺⭐💛🌟❣️💘♥️🎈💗🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@amha_deo]

We Love Mya....She Has The True Grace Of A Woman To make Any Man Be Righteous and Upright.....Empress Quality

[@dominiquesperspective]

Love the way Mya speaks, so eloquent! I saw her 2 weeks ago at the Queens of R&B Tour live near the stage and she is very pretty in person and sounds amazing! She always likes my comments on IG, another plus. 😎🙌🏽

[@lppro9063]

Bruh she is older than me and still this GD fine!!!! 😭😭😭 it ain’t fair . Ppl underrating her has kept her youthful ❤

[@kaleenajean]

She only 44 is the reason she still looks that way 😑 She isn’t 80. She is simply an adult.

[@ariesspring2161]

@@kaleenajeanThank you! People think 40s is ancient when it’s really young af

[@alexpress5375]

Yes, I ❤ Mya and it's always a good day when she does an interview!

[@ronblair_]

I can relate 1000% to Mya’s school exprience and her views with and on bullying, no one is exempt fr

[@carpediem9015]

I was so ecstatic to see a few clips of Mya on the Queens of R&B tour! She sounds the same (LIVE), and looks amazing. This is the first interview I’ve ever heard from her and it seems her personality matches the sound, music and look. Much love and light! 🙏🏾🫶🏽💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@chanie6892]

So nice to see Mya and a lot of her peers look amazing brandy Monica Ashanti Ciara and several others they all look fantastic I remember Mya from teen summit as well !

[@chiboyshades7817]

Love love LOVE her voice/accent

[@bigtippyTopp]

tribute to the resilience, fortitude, and wisdom of our seniors and acknowledge the immense value they impart to our families, communities, and society at large.

[@jennifer9602]

I will definitely buy her re-recorded album from the past. Those were some classics.

[@b4yonce]

She’s so feminine and lady like soft spoken classy… we forget at times how woman actually are ❤

[@amaofficiale]

Mya was so young in that It's All About Me video! R&B icon!

[@aliaswizard6963]

She Still look amazing. And still being consistent. That's dope.

[@FreeSoul76]

I always have big Respect for Mya she is very beautiful woman inside out ❤❤❤

[@RinaIsThatChic]

I love me some Mya! I like her song with Tink and her song “Whatever”

[@jwowgirl]

That song with Tink is still a BOP ‼️

[@RinaIsThatChic]

@@jwowgirl yes..

[@goddessjreed9763]

Yes my jams

[@ceenichole6866]

Mya is such a gem 💎

[@nyashaoden345]

It was amazing to see Mya and Queen Afua during Essence Fest, truly an inspiration!

[@TheMsreid17]

I am happy her parents were around because what these chikd stars go though is hard and no one really knows and their voice isnt heard. Love it for her

[@ShawneeETV]

My favorite artist!

[@melimel6603]

she has such a soothing voice 😌

[@dakotac180]

Mya is gorgeous and her voice is awesome, great performer.

[@KyleArias-m1p]

One thing you have to understand is that everybody is in tune with negative and positive energies and you might not understand how it works but when you do you know how to gracefully handle yourself in a situation where someone is coming to you with negative intentions and negative and low vibrations.

[@gamerschain61]

Mya has always and still been beautiful ❤️ and so kind hearted spirit

[@Lord_Tien]

She still gorgeous 😍

[@queenkeesh8660]

Love mya was jus listening to her 😊

[@webmedia3748]

I appreciate Mya for coming on Way Up to offer this conversation, shared with openness and grounded insight about her journey.

[@Wdf9500]

Mya I love you so much

[@blackspider1405]

This lady has aged about one day in 30 years. She's as beautiful as she's always been.

[@liltokyo0o]

Idc how old this woman gets she’s going to always be gorgeous and a gracious soul ❤ I love her!!

[@Steve_Minaj]

I love her singing voice but I also love her speaking voice.So sensual,soothing. Still beautiful ,sophisticated , classy#dcluvmya❤

[@mskeenajo]

Loved that you invited Mya to the show!!

[@mamiSOfresh]

PGCPS alum here, and she told no lies there. Surviving school here can be HELL and was for me at times

[@JNOLA_7]

27:13 THIS! Music may be the 1st word in the phrase, but BUSINESS is the operative word here🤷🏾‍♀️ I enjoyed this one very much ladies!!!! Love seeing my fellow October baby, Ms. Myá

[@MissMaudeofficial]

Her voice is soothing

[@terrencemusic1]

Would love to see Mya do an interview on Drink Champs. She can drink her Planet 9 wine.

[@iamsiaj4142]

Her voice is so soft I love it💯💯💙💙🙏🏽

[@Deelux214]

I absolutely LOVED this interview! I’ve always loved me some Mya, so beautiful, well spoken, classy, and talented. God align this woman to me, please 🙏🏾

[@S_A_2331]

Thanks for having MYa on, we love her and love yall

[@abernard3294]

So knowledgeable..like her vibe

[@CosmicJournee]

A lot of women singers, especially in R&B/soul have these deep sensual speaking voices but it’s still feminine. Mya, Brandy, Beyoncé, Lalah Hathaway. I can’t think of them all rn but it’s so common. 😍

[@ItsTheDanTheMan]

Mya shut the stage down in Toronto. She’s a true performer.

[@queenkeesh8660]

I believe mya just low key when needed and just don’t like to be in drama that’s y she not seen every where and interviews everywhere angela made her feel safe to open up

[@StardustSJ_]

I really enjoyed this interview. And a huge Mya fan ❤

[@thyotim]

Love her energy and her spirit

[@LeLinda-rh7rx]

Great interview. Love Mya! ❤

[@ExcitedFjord-mo1cg]

Priceless ❤❤❤

[@tierrawilliams1625]

The concert was so good in West Palm

[@FocalPointElisa]

This interview was everything!

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

2:38-3:00 "Moving on" like Mya. Independent is just better mentally, financially, liberating, motivating, etc... I LOVE LOVE me some Mya. She's so classy, such a lady, unproblematic, intelligent, articulate, not a easy girl, a straight shooter, fine, BEAUTIFUL, and her face card has NOT 🙅🏾‍♀️ declined.

[@masaielectro1]

WOW! Very talented,EXTREMELY beautiful beyond words,Ages like a fine wine.Her name Maya must mean we cant get enough of her...The more you see and hear,the more you want to see and hear!!

[@Aries16603]

I’m 33 years old and I grew up on Mya. She’s such a class act and I will always love her. I agree with Angela though, there’s so much more to Mya we don’t know and we want to know more. I wanted Mya to touch more on the struggles she faces in the industry and even her love life. Also, we want to know who are some female dancers she likes today (Tinashe, Normani, etc.), who is her dream collaborator, etc.

[@brucehawkins]

Beautiful as ever and a very smart woman.

[@cocodiva893]

Aww she seems really shy in real life too and she's so sweet and humble, loved her music her video my love is like woah helped me feel more sexy ❤

[@devintucker5483]

She has always been well spoken

[@SirDave]

Now THIS is who I wanna hear and see on here.

[@_ItsMyOpinion_]

So Relatable and Real. We appreciate you Mya! Keep Being You!

[@NiecyValentine]

Saw her perform last weekend in AC, awesome!

[@drob691]

Always love to see Mya

[@emiliedescoteaux5518]

Please Mya go into the ASMR venture as well! For the people!