LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and pop-culture’s ultimate multi-hyphenate Mya celebrates 25 years of her seminal double platinum-certified self-titled debut with the digitally remastered release of Mýa (Digital Deluxe 25th Anniversary) out now on all streaming platforms via Interscope/UMe. Mya25 notably expands the tracklisting of her eponymous debut with six songs previously unavailable on DSPs—until now.
Listen to Mýa (Digital Deluxe 25th Anniversary) HERE.
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Mya said: “Since my debut, I’ve had so many incredible creative partners. I’m excited to revisit my archives and share my music to my fans around the world.”
Mýa initially unveiled the album on April 21, 1998. Right out of the gate, she landed a Top 10 single with the smash “It’s All About Me.“ Powered by “Movin’ On” and “My First Night Without You,” the album went on to reach the Top 30 of the Billboard 200, sell over 1.6 million units stateside, and receive a platinum certification from the RIAA. It also picked up nominations at the NAACP Image Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. Speaking to the record’s legacy, Vibe raved, “Accolades aside, Mya remains one of the definitive R&B albums of its era, is regarded as a certified classic and will always be remembered as the music world’s introduction to its creator.“ Complex touted “Movin’ On” as one of the “Best R&B Videos of the ’90s.
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Among the bonus tracks, the collection flaunts a fresh remix of “Movin’ On, (featuring Silkk the Shocker),” Ric Wake’s Spanish-version of “My First Night With You,” and a new R&B remix of “It’s All About Me.” Other new tracks include a 25th Anniversary Mix of “It’s All About Me” in addition to sped-up versions of “Movin’ On Remix” and “It’s All About Me”—which will be available to fans for the first time ever.
About Mya:
Grammy Award winning entertainer Mya is a globally celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, actress, dancer, choreographer, model, philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur. With a career spanning over 25 years, Mya’s alluring talent echoes around the globe and across decades as a beloved, respected artist. Her self-titled debut album in 1998 went double platinum, producing hit singles such as “It’s All About Me,” “Movin On,” and “My First Night With You.” Collaborations with renowned artists such as Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, P!nk, and Missy Elliott on the Grammy winning “Lady Marmalade” and other hits such as “Ghetto Supastar”, “Take Me There”, “Case of the Ex”, “Girls Dem Sugar”, “Free” & “My Love is like Wo!” solidified her status as a cross-genre international staple. Mya is also a highly respected indelible talent across film, television, Broadway, and gaming, with a Screen Actors Guild award for her performance in the Academy Award-winning film “Chicago.” In 2008, Mya began her own independent label, Planet 9, and has since released various compilations and Grammy Nominated albums. In 2023, Mya marks her 25th anniversary in the entertainment industry…with the best yet to come!
SOURCE Interscope/UMe
