1.9m Followers, 1,378 Following, 4,281 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from MYA (@myaplanet9) Fear of Flying, her second album, was released in April 2000 and became a worldwide success, boosted by the success of its singles "Case of the Ex" and "Free". I think you are so amazing. She has released several studio albums, including Ma, Fear of Flying, and Smoove Jones. [84] It debuted and peaked at number 74 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. My passion is animal rights and spreading the message to people everywhere. On Dec. 9, there was a virtual hearing before Judge Diane Kiesel for her to consider accepting a plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect from the defendant. [6]  Harrison won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her participation in Chicago. Mother of 4 animals:Rambo (RIP),Bear (RIP), Mellow, Journey The film dealt with the subject of men who are on the down-low in society and opened at selective theaters and grossed $79,436 in the United States. [94][95][96] Smoove Jones debuted at number 30 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart on March 5, 2016. By the age of 15, with the help of her musician father, she had perfected her vocal abilities. Mas great-grandfather Sherman was the son of Catlett Alfonso Harrison and Carrie Muse Holmes. [74], In early 2011, she appeared on French DJ and record producer Cedric Gervais's single "Love Is the Answer". Sassy, fashionable, successful; what can this inspiring woman not do? [196] Harrison's breakthrough single "Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)" was listed at No. [22] Harrison also appeared with rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard on Pras' single "Ghetto Supastar", recorded for his debut solo studio album, Ghetto Supastar (1998). She earned the opportunity to study with one of the best-known tap dancers in the country, Savion Glover of the Dance Theater of Harlem. The commercial made its debut in 2003 at the American Music Awards and featured Ma in a 90-second commercial singing a jazzy cover version of the song alongside Chi-town rapper Common.  Yes they are the same person. Mya is a singer, songwriter, producer, actress by profession, and American by nationality. [182] Music website Idolator epitomized "Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)" as "everything that was great about turn-of-the millennium R&B". [5] In total, the album sold two million copies worldwide. Initially, Ma began her career as a VJ and dance posse member on BET 's Teen Summit. The defendant struck Phillipsons 2003 Honda CRV from behind at a speed of approximately 113 miles per hour near the intersection of West and Laight, causing her SUV to mount the center median, flip over and catch fire with Phillipson trapped inside. Harrison is very active in all aspects of her career from the actual production to the business; formulating the beat, creating the concept, and coming up with the melodies. Testing the glow of the glow of the Pearlman PAC @. My My, Ma-Re, Smoove Jones, Ms. Caramel, Queen of Throwback R&B, Dancing Queen, Ghetto Princess. The song was featured during the closing credits of the animated feature. I love this website. Mya has been in several high-profile relationships in the past. Mya Harrison is an American Singer-Songwriter, Actress, and Producer. Theresa Harrison -- Mother. I get her together. She married her current husband in early 2020, which she only revealed in February 2020 when she shared that she is now officially Mrs. Lansky. Find news about Mya Harrison and check out the latest Mya Harrison pictures. She has also appeared in several films, such as Shall We Dance and Cursed. Fav Sport: Boxing  This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I have no idea why this article claims hes not unless her team is trying to distance from him. Ma uses her experiences as a popular performer to speak to girls' groups as part of the teenagers' Secret of Self-Esteem program. [52] In 2005, she had a supporting role in Wes Craven's horror film Cursed, starring Christina Ricci and Joshua Jackson. [109] Approximately, two months later, "Down" was released to commemorate the one year anniversary of TKO (The Knock Out). Beginning in 2014, she released a trio of R&B-rooted EPs, With Love (2014), Sweet XVI (2014), and Love Elevation Suite (2015). Lover of: Rollercoasters, Rollerskating, Bumper Cars & Color Since making music in 1996, she has had hit singles including It's All About Me, Ghetto Supastar, Take Me There, Case of the Ex, and Free. [16] Released in April 1998 to generally favorable reviews, Ma peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 1.4 million copies domestically. "Moodring," her third studio album, lands at number three on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S. and receives excellent reviews from critics. This is a KJH School moment of pride! She has won ALMA Awards, Billboard Music Video Awards, Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Teen Choice Awards, etc. 77 on Billboard's Top 100 Songs by Female Solo Artists (1955-2007). [175] In 2010 she was apart of various PSA campaigns including, Cyndi Lauper's True Colors: Give A Damn,[176] NOH8 ,[177] and NSAL 2010. Born into a musical family, she studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. [5] Harrison continued her rise to prominence in 2002 when she won her first Grammy Award in the category for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for her rendition of Labelle's 1975 hit "Lady Marmalade" along with Pink, Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim, which topped the charts globally. Subsequent singles, "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" and "Take Me There", continued to raise her profile and attained chart success worldwide, with the former garnering her first Grammy nomination. An eyewitness identified Harrison to an NYPD officer, and he was subsequently arrested and transported to Bellevue Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. soundtrack. Though she was born in the nation's capitol city she grew up in a suburb just outside it. Phone Number: (240) 472- JLKP +4 phones. We have here all the interesting information and facts about this multi-talented megastar.  [12] In 2009, Billboard ranked Harrison at No. Despite the Briefcase", "Ma Is Murderous Onscreen And A Control Freak On Record", "Movie Review - Heart Specialist (Ways of the Flesh), The - eFilmCritic", "Mya 'Liberated' On New Album With Storch, Cox", "Cover (2008)  Movie Details  Yahoo! Mya Harrison is an actress and singer-songwriter. Learning information about you is so cool. May 09, 2014 8:30 AM. 1st Pair of ballet shoes: Age 2 1/2 rcel.async = true;  However, she admitted that she had "married herself" for her music video. (Keep It Sexy & Simple) (2011). 					 [67] Looking to release more new music, Ma signed a deal with Young Empire Music Group,[68] and released her first mixtape called Beauty & The Streets Vol.1. Email Address: m KKME @gmail.com +2 emails. Lets celebrate her today. Mya opened tours for Boyz II Men in 1998 and Sean Paul in 2014. [113] In November 2019, Harrison collaborated with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez and was featured on his album Chixtape 5. I absolutely love it. At the hearing on Jan. 6, Judge Kiesel accepted the plea and issued an examination order. The commercial starred Madonna and Iggy Pop alongside Little Richard, Bootsy Collins, Amerie, Alanis Morissette and look-alikes of Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, and The Notorious B.I.G. [10] Complex listed her at No. Shermans middle name is Alphonso and has the suffix Jr. Theresas middle name is Marie. As a teen, she began to shift her focus to music. Her estimated net worth is $5 million.  An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The 90s gave us many gems, but none shines quite as brightly as this legend. Mya Marie Harrison was born on October 10, 1979 in Washington D.C. She's an American R&B/pop singer, entertainer, philanthropist & actress known professionally as Ma. We don't necessarily get too deep or sing like Aretha Franklin. Vibe Vixen interviewed him for its cover profile of the R&B chanteuse, a story that proves the whole "if they say interesting shit it doesn't really matter how . [66] Specifically recorded for the Asian music market, it was preceded by the single "Paradise" and spawned a reissue edition, released in 2009. Fav Childhood Cartoons: Dennis the Menace, He-Man, Jem [166][167][168], In 2005, Ma created her own nonprofit organization, The Ma Arts & Tech Foundation, which is dedicated to "providing disadvantaged youth growth and opportunity through arts and technology education". Harrison's contribution to music has earned her many accolades in the fields of pop and R&B music categories. The case was adjourned to Feb. 5 for the judge to review the report. [137] Harrison is known for writing sexually-driven lyrics and female empowerment compositions with a bit of an edge to them through her love for free-spirited word play. Learn how your comment data is processed. [157][158][159] In early 2003, Ma recorded an updated version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic hit "Feeling Groovy" for GAP television ads. Originally released under the title Ways of the Flesh,[56] it initially premiered at the 2006 Boston Film Festival[57] however had remain unreleased until 2011, when it was granted a limited theatrical release. Ma also appears in the game as the NSA agent sultry Bond girl "Mya Starling". Aunt: to 1 Niece & 2 Nephews Fav Position: CEO She started taking ballet lessons at 2, adding jazz & tap dancing lessons 2 years later. Her ethnicity includes Jamaican and Italian. 																			Case of the Ex Harrison began her acting career alongside her music career, starring with L.L. Thanks beautiful lady! Relationship Status: Married to HigherSelf. 29,346 views. Mya Marie Harrison did a lot of great works in the span of her career. "Ghetto Supastar" was also featured on the soundtrack for the political satire film Bulworth. She has her own recording studio and label imprint, Planet 9 and is heavily involved in the production of her music and every single process, from writing and recording to producing, mixing, and mastering her own projects. . [211] Harrison was featured on the Huffington Post's Top 26 Black Female Choreographer and Dancers list. 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Her father Sherman Harrison is an African-American, he is a singer and a musician. "[140] The Daily Beast's Stereo Williams recognized Ma as a trailblazer for artists like Tinashe and Kehlani while concluding her legacy is one that warrants celebrating. [5][46][47], In 2004, she had two small roles in the dance musical Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights and romantic comedy-drama film Shall We Dance?. Birth Name: Mya Marie Harrison  LatinMeaning: Mya Raised in:NE Washington,DC, Bladensburg,MD, New Carrolton, MD& Largo, MD, Mitchellville, MD Her two younger brothers, Chaz and Nijel, raised her in a suburb of Washington, D.C. I think being a young artist, just starting out of high school, what kids listen to is club music. Elaborating, "You can see it in their nose rings and crop tops. [161] In 2005, Motorola signed Ma and eight other artists to appear in a television commercial promoting its first iPod music phone, the Motorola rokr. [32][33] A multiplatinum success,[34] the album sold 1.2 million copies in the United States and eventually received a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. Sherman, of Upper Marlboro, MD, was indicted in New York Supreme Court on Feb. 5, 2019, with Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. [65] Following her departure from Universal Motown, Ma continued working on new material under her own independent imprint Planet 9 and contracted with Japanese R&B label Manhattan Records, a division of Lexington Group, to release new material. It featured a supergroup of Gladys Knight, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts), Kevin Sorbo, John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Damon Elliott, The Sorbo Family, Yoni Gordon and Lucas Vidal. Read all about Mya with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide. Moodring stayed on the United States chart for eighteen non-consecutive weeks and went on to be certified gold, selling 589,000 copies to date. [61] Screened at the Boston Film Festival, the movie received mixed reviews. 33 on their list of Top 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time. [110] The following month, Ma released "Open" on May 13, 2019. [82] A US version of K.I.S.S. [39][40] At 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, "Lady Marmalade" was nominated for six awards and won two for Best Video from a Film and Video of the Year. Birth Date: October 10, 1979  /  Birth Time: 6:57am EST ! She also dated DeSean Jackson from 2011 to 2012. Mya Harrison was born in America on October 10, 1979, in Washington, DC. It featured an ensemble cast of Anna Camp, Christopher Denham and Scott Wilson. Starring opposite Jackie Long and Jason Weaver, Ma played a college student named Kiely in a bad relationship. [92][93] It was preceded by the singles "Welcome To My World" and "Team You". As her single " The Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) " held at number two on the pop charts at the end of 2000, Mya Harrison did as much as any singer to define the sound  and with her videos, the look  of hip-hop pop at the millennium. Meanwhile, Harrison continued driving northbound on West Street and struck a second vehicle, which subsequently collided with a third vehicle. [63][64] Her next film,  the direct-to-dvd romantic comedy film Love For Sale. Ma is an American recording artist, songwriter, dancer, producer, and actress. Pride. In the film, she played a young woman named Loretta  starring opposite LL Cool J and Omar Epps. Past Addresses: Upper Marlboro MD, Bowie MD +8 more. Mya Harrison is an American Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, and Actress. [22] In 1999, Ma made her acting debut in the crime thriller film In Too Deep, directed by Michael Rymer. The second single, mid tempo track "Fallen", failed to duplicate the same success, but reached the top forty on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [14], When he realized that his daughter was serious about a career in music, Ma's father began shopping around with her demo tape, eventually catching the interest of University Music president and CEO Haqq Islam. In addition to singing and dancing, Mya also loves acting. 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Lou was the daughter of Willie Allie Ware and Julia A. The resulting impact caused Harrisons car to spin out and strike two parked cars before coming to a stop on West Street between Hubert and Laight. [97] A critical success, it received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Album at the 59th ceremony. [85], Starting in 2014, Ma released a series of EPs on her independent label Planet 9. Harrison writes most of the material for her studio album herself, and when songs are offered to her, she feels comfortable doing so if she thinks the music hits near to her heart.  [201] In 2006, Harrison was honored at the Palm Beach International Film Festival with the Cross Over Award (from singer to actor). "[142] Most of her songs are helmed from personal experiences in her life as well as friends' experiences. [138][139] Ma's music typically "bridge the gap between" pop/R&B and "street-level" hip-hop. Glover later chose Ma for a solo spot in a dance performance at the Kennedy Center. Ma Marie Harrison is her full name. Ma was born in Washington, D.C., on October 10, 1979. Also read: Susan Kelechi Watson- Actor,Singer,Writer,Dancer. Lets celebrate this famed icons birthday right here! Ma receives nominations for the Soul Train Music Awards and the NAACP Image Awards for her self-titled first album, which reaches No. [181] Essentially, he observed, "with the dominant sounds of R&B production at the time", Ma was capable of "creating something preppy and poppy and radio-friendly that kept pace with the Britneys and the N'Syncs without sacrificing experimentation. [200]  She's the winner of two MTV's moonmen including the prestigious Video of the Year award for Lady Marmalade. [17][5] Subsequently, it earned gold certifications from Canadian Recording Industry Association and Australian Recording Industry Association. Ma Marie Harrison is an American singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, and actress who has released several popular and commercially successful albums including Ma (1998), Fear of Flying (2000), Moodring (2003), Liberation (2007), Sugar & Spice (2008), and Smoove Jones (2016). .  "[181] Thus, Frank concluded with "though Harrison's career didn't last, it's clear that her influence has. Mya profile and personal facts about family, relationship, early life and success story. 																			songwriter Her debut album, Mya, was released in 1998. . [59] Due to budget cuts, the album suffered numerous pushbacks and in mid2007, it accidentally leaked in Japan, prompting Universal Motown to release Liberation as a digital download only in October 2007.  Birth Name: Mya Marie Harrison Latin Meaning: Mya Birth Date: October 10, 1979 / Birth Time: 6:57am EST Zodiac Sign: Libra / Rising Sign: Virgo / Node: North / Complimentary: Aries Nicknames: My My, Mya-Re, 10-10 Place of Birth: Washington, DC Places Raised: NE Washington, DC, New Carrolton, Bladensburg, Largo, Mitchellville (MD) 1st Baton: Age 5 Instrument: Violin  Mya learned singing and dancing while growing up in Maryland. Mya is a singer, songwriter, producer, actress by profession, and American by nationality. [140] On her third album Moodring, she explored other genres such as techno and reggae. programs and sold more than 10 million records worldwide. Originally conceived as a project called Control Freak, the album's first version was actually scheduled for a mid-2005 release,[51] but was eventually shelved when Ma decided to leave her management and A&M Records in fall 2005. 
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