Mya videography explained

American recording artist Mya has appeared in fifty-five music videos; thirty-four as a lead artist, twelve as a featured artist and nine as a guest or cameo appearance. With her videogenic charm, right from beginning MTV embraced Mya and her music videos.[1] [2] Cynthia Fuchs of Popmatters noted in the singer's early videos: she wore modest costumes and looked polite, even demure.[3]

In 1998, Mya released her debut single, "It's All About Me" from her eponymous debut album. A commercial success, the song's accompanying music video garnered her Billboard Video Music Award nomination for Best New R&B/Urban clip.[4] Other music videos from the album included for the singles were "Movin' On" and "My First Night with You" in 1998 and 1999. The former, in retrospect by Complex magazine was touted as one of the Best R&B Videos of the 90s.[5] While the latter featured guest appearances from actors Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Kathleen Bradley portraying Mya's parents. Rapper Saafir appeared as her love interest. "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)," a collaborative effort with rappers Pras and Ol' Dirty Bastard garnered two MTV Video Music Award nominations for Best Rap Video and Best Video from a Film.[6]

In 2000, she released her sophomore album, Fear of Flying. It featured the singles; "The Best of Me," "Case of the Ex," and "Free." The music videos for "Case of the Ex" and "Free" won Best Choreography for Hip-hop music video at 2001 American Choreography Awards. The former has received relentless praise for its choreography.[7] [8] [9] Aspects of the video have been emulated by singer Ciara for her music video "Got Me Good."[10] "Lady Marmalade," her 2001 collaborative effort with Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, and Pink won the prestigious Video of the Year award at 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.[11] Following a brief music hiatus, Mya returned in 2003 with her third studio album, Moodring. It spawned the singles, "My Love Is Like...Wo" and "Fallen." Directed by Paul Hunter and under Mya's creative vision, "My Love Is Like...Wo" received two nominations at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Dance Video and Best Choreography in a video.[12] For her solo performance in the "Love Lies" music video, singer Normani cited "My Love Is Like...Wo" music video as inspiration.[13]

Music videos

1990s and 2000s

Key
Denotes music videos directed or co-directed by Mya
YearTitleOther performer(s)Director(s)Associated albumNotes
1997"Big Bad Mama"Foxy BrownHype WilliamsIll Na Na Cameo
1998"It's All About Me"SisqóMýa [14]
"Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)"Francis LawrenceActress Halle Berry made a cameo appearance.[15]
"Movin' On"Silkk The ShockerMýa [16]
"Take Me There"[17]
1999"Somebody Like Me"Silkk The ShockerJesse VaughanMade Man [18]
"My First Night with You"Mýa Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Kathleen Bradley portrays Mya's parents. Saafir portrays her love interest.[19]
"Movin' Out"Hype WilliamsBelly [20]
"Thugz Cry"Bizzy BoneHeaven'z Movie Cameo
2000"The Best of Me"JadakissChris RobinsonFear of Flying Actress turned singer Christina Milian portrays one of Mya's on-screen friends.[21]
"Best of Me, Part 2"Jay-ZHype Williams [22]
"Case of the Ex"Diane MartelFear of Flying [23] [24]
"Girls Dem Sugar"Beenie ManLittle XArt and Life [25]
"Free"Dave Meyers[26]
2001"All Or Nothing"Athena CageFatima RobinsonMusic from the Motion Picture Save the Last Dance Cameo[27]
"Lady Marmalade"Paul HunterMoulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film [28]
"Where the Dream Takes You"Atlantis: The Lost Empire
2003"My Love Is Like...Wo"Paul HunterMoodring [29]
"Fallen"Darren GrantActor Hassan Johnson portrays Mya's love interest.[30]
2004"The Set Up (You Don't Know)"Obie TriceBryan BarberCheers Mya made an appearance as Charming Lady[31]
2005"Sugar Daddy"Cuban LinkLouis MartinezChain Reaction [32]
"Sunshine to the Rain"Erik WhiteThe Hip-Hop Violinist Cameo[33]
2006"Dreams"The GamePhilip AtwellThe Documentary Cameo[34]
"No Matter What They Say"Penelope JonesActor Lance Gross portrays Penelope Jones love interest.[35]
2007"Lock U Down"Lil WayneBenny BoomLiberation [36]
"Ridin'"Erik White [37]
"I Will Give It All To You"Vlad Topalov[38]
"The Party Roll"Chuck BrownWe're About the Business Cameo[39]
2008"Paradise"Marc BaptisteSugar & Spice [40]
"Hi Hater (Remix)"If Tomorrow Comes... Cameo[41]
"Tired"Z-RoMr.BoomtownCrack [42]
2009"Show Me Somethin'"Bun BBeauty & The Streets Vol.1 [43]
"Searchin' For Love"Lil' EddieLil' EddieCity of My Heart [44]

2010s

Key
Denotes music videos directed or co-directed by Mya
YearTitleOther performer(s)Director(s)Associated albumNotes
2010"We Are the World 25 for Haiti"Artists for HaitiPaul Haggis[45]
2011"Love Is the Answer"Cedric Gervais8112 StudiosPerez Hilton and La Coacha made cameo appearances.[46]
2012"Take Him Out"SpiceRas KassaK.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)[47]
"Mr. Incredible"Derek Brown[48]
2015"Focused On You"Daniel CZCuffing SeasonMya portrays Eric Bellinger's love interest.[49]
"Bum Bum"Kevin Lyttle[50]
2017"Coolin'"Matt SharpSmoove Jones[51]
"Ready for Whatever"Dana RiceT.K.O. (The Knock Out)Singer-songwriter Kevin McCall portrays Mya's love interest.[52]
2018"You Got Me"Josh Sikkema[53]
"Damage"Galen Hooks[54]
"G.M.O. (Got My Own)"TinkDana Rice[55]
2019"With You"MyGuyMarsBaxter StapletonT.K.O. (The Knock Out)[56]
"Down"Josh Sikkema[57]
"Handsfree"Ding DongCinema Gods JASexting Riddim[58]
"Only You"Jah CureRoyal Soldier[59]

2020s

Key
Denotes music videos directed or co-directed by Mya
YearTitleOther performer(s)Director(s)Associated albumNotes
2020"The Truth"Josh SikkemaLove Elevation Suite[60]
"Simple Things" (In-Studio)"T.K.O. (The Knock Out)
"Space and Time"[61]
2021"Worth It"Fadi Alkhouri[62]
2023"It's All About Me" (25th Anniversary Remix)Brian FriedmanMýaReleased in celebration of "It's All About Me" 25th anniversary.[63]
"Whine"Bounty KillerWhine (Dance Mix)[64]
Derek BrownAn alternative dance version music video.[65]
2024"So Hype"Junior SanchezSongprints Vol. 1[66]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Review & Previews. Taylor. Chuck. July 21, 2001. Billboard. July 30, 2023. 22. Google Books.
  2. News: Harrington . Richard . Mya's High Rise . . April 25, 1999 . July 30, 2023.
  3. Web site: Fuchs. Cynthia. Game Recognize Game. PopMatters. https://web.archive.org/web/20121022182643/https://www.popmatters.com/music/videos/m/mya-case.html. October 22, 2012. dead. July 30, 2023.
  4. Web site: Imbruglia Leads Billboard Music Vid Nomintions. 17 October 1998. July 30, 2023.
  5. Web site: The 50 Best R&B Videos of the 90s. 2023-07-30. Complex. April 1, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130401044429/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/the-50-best-rb-videos-of-the-90s/mya-silk-the-shocker-movin-on. dead.
  6. Web site: 1998 MTV Video Music Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20080828154709/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/1998/. dead. August 28, 2008. 2023-07-30 . MTV.
  7. Web site: From Janet to 'Sorry': A Music Video Herstory of the All-Girl Dance Routine. July 30, 2023. Out.
  8. Web site: 20 R&B Music Videos From 15 Years Ago That Taught Us How To Dance. https://web.archive.org/web/20230223072241/https://www.vh1.com/news/7r7fdj/best-r-and-b-music-video-choreography-of-the-90s. live. February 23, 2023. July 30, 2023. Vh1.
  9. Web site: 11 Early '00s Pop Music Video Dance Routines That Every Millennial Wanted To Learn. July 30, 2023. Bustle.
  10. Web site: Carl Williott . Ciara's "Got Me Good" Music Video: Looks Like CiCi Has Got A Case Of The Ex . 26 October 2012 . Idolator.com . 2023-07-30.
  11. Web site: 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20080828041551/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2001/. dead. August 28, 2008. 2023-07-30 . MTV.
  12. Web site: 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20080828092702/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2003/ . dead . August 28, 2008 . 2023-07-30. MTV.
  13. Vevo. Vevo. 971080603096449024. March 6, 2018. What powerful women inspired @NormaniKordei's scenes in "Love Lies" ft. @thegreatkhalid? We broke down the video in our latest episode of Footnotes..
  14. Web site: Mya On The Sisqo Kid And "All About Me". https://web.archive.org/web/20140103093551/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1428386/mya-on-sisqo-kid-all-about-me.jhtml. dead. January 3, 2014. 2023-07-26. MTV.
  15. Web site: Pras Feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard & Mya: Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are). 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  16. Web site: Mýa Feat. Silkk the Shocker: Movin' On. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  17. Web site: Blackstreet & Mýa Feat. Blinky Blink & Mase: Take Me There. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  18. Web site: Opposites Attract For Silkk The Shocker And Mya In New Video. https://web.archive.org/web/20170522160626/http://www.mtv.com/news/1432468/opposites-attract-for-silkk-the-shocker-and-mya-in-new-video/. dead. May 22, 2017. July 27, 2023. MTV.
  19. Web site: Mya Explains Waking Up In Time For New Video. https://archive.today/20120906222356/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1432467/mya-explains-waking-up-time-new-video.jhtml. dead. September 6, 2012. March 19, 1999. July 26, 2023. MTV.
  20. Web site: Mya Taps Raekwon, Noreaga For "Movin' On" Remix. https://web.archive.org/web/20180127083945/http://www.mtv.com/news/1429465/mya-taps-raekwon-noreaga-for-movin-on-remix/. dead. January 27, 2018. 2023-07-26. MTV.
  21. Web site: Mya Gives Us Her Best. Mya Mya. 26 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010808162007/http://www.myamya.com/mya/news/news0400.html. 8 August 2001.
  22. Web site: Mya Shoots Video For 'Best Of Me' Remix . . . 2000-07-30 . 2023-07-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120929205235/http://music.yahoo.com/mya/news/mya-shoots-video-for-best-of-me-remix--12044771 . September 29, 2012 .
  23. Video Monitor . July 8, 2000 . . 78.
  24. Video Monitor . August 5, 2000 . . 97.
  25. Web site: Beenie Man Feat. Mýa: Girls Dem Sugar. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  26. Web site: Brand Spankin' Free. Mya Mya. July 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20001121031200/http://myamya.com/mya/news/news.html. November 21, 2000. dead.
  27. Web site: Athena Cage: All or Nothing. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  28. Web site: Video Is A Cabaret For Aguilera, Pink, Mya, Lil' Kim. https://web.archive.org/web/20180114183902/http://www.mtv.com/news/1441739/video-is-a-cabaret-for-aguilera-pink-mya-lil-kim/. dead. January 14, 2018. Johnson. Tina. March 15, 2001. MTV. July 27, 2023.
  29. Web site: Making the Video Episode Guide 2003 – Mya . . July 26, 2023.
  30. Web site: Access Granted Episode Guide 2003 – Mya . . July 26, 2023 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121001062007/http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=198252&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=3981899 . October 1, 2012 .
  31. Web site: Obie Trice Feat. Nate Dogg: The Set Up. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  32. Web site: Cuban Link Feat. Mýa: Sugar Daddy. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  33. Web site: Miri Ben-Ari Feat. Scarface & Anthony Hamilton: Sunshine to the Rain. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  34. Web site: The Game: Dreams. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  35. Web site: Penelope Jones Feat. Mýa: No Matter What They Say. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  36. Web site: Mya Video Walk-On - 106 & Park: Top 10. 2023-07-26. TV Guide.
  37. Web site: Video: Mya - 'Ridin'. . July 26, 2023.
  38. Web site: Vlad Topalov Feat. Mýa: I Will Give It All to You. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  39. Web site: Chuck Brown: The Party Roll. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  40. Web site: Video: Mya - 'Paradise' . Rap-Up . July 26, 2023.
  41. Web site: On Set of Maino's 'Hi Hater (Remix)' Video . Rap-Up . July 26, 2023.
  42. Web site: Video: Z-Ro, "Top Notch" + "Tired". . July 27, 2023.
  43. Web site: Video: Mya f/ Bun B - 'Show Me Somethin'. Rap-Up . July 26, 2023.
  44. Web site: Lil' Eddie Feat. Mýa: Searchin' for Love. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  45. Web site: We Are The World, Haiti (VIDEO): New Version For Haiti Earthquake Victims. 2023-08-08. Huffington Post.
  46. Web site: Cedric Gervais Feat. Mýa: Love Is the Answer. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  47. Web site: Video: Mya f/ Spice - 'Take Him Out' . Rap-Up . July 27, 2023.
  48. Web site: Video: Mya - 'Mr. Incredible' . Rap-Up . July 27, 2023.
  49. Web site: Video: Eric Bellinger feat. 2 Chainz - 'Focused On You' . Rap-Up . July 27, 2023.
  50. Web site: Kevin Lyttle Feat. Mýa: Bum Bum. 2023-07-27. IMDb.
  51. Web site: Premiere: Watch Mya's Romantic Beach Excursion, "Coolin" . . July 27, 2023.
  52. Web site: Mya Shows Off Her Dance Moves in 'Ready for Whatever' Video. Samuels. Keithan. October 17, 2017. July 27, 2023. Rated R&B.
  53. Web site: Mýa Proves She Still Has Moves in 'You Got Me' Music Video. 2023-07-27. Ebony.
  54. Web site: Premiere: Mýa Shows Off Her Dance Moves in "Damage" Video. Skelton. Eric. July 23, 2018. Complex. July 27, 2023.
  55. Web site: Mya And Tink Are True Girl Bosses In "G.M.O. (Got My Own)" Video. Arevalo. Lydia. September 5, 2018. Vibe. July 27, 2023.
  56. Web site: Mýa Goes to the Desert in 'With You' Video Featuring My Guy Mars. Folk. Antwane. February 19, 2019. July 27, 2023. Rated R&B.
  57. Web site: Mýa Gets 'Down' in New Video. Folk. Antwane. April 24, 2019. July 27, 2023. Rated R&B.
  58. Web site: Mya shares the screen and streets with Ding Dong. Lyew. Stephanie. July 11, 2019. The Star. July 27, 2023.
  59. Web site: Jah Cure releases music video featuring R&B singer Mya . Jamaica Observer. July 27, 2023.
  60. Web site: Plot Twist! Singer Mya Married Herself For New Music Video "The Truth". . July 27, 2023.
  61. Web site: Mýa Releases 'Space and Time' Video. Brissett. Danielle. July 23, 2020. July 27, 2023. Rated R&B.
  62. Web site: R&B songstress Mya debuts alter ego on rap single (video). Harris. Michael. July 6, 2021. July 27, 2023. Rolling Out.
  63. Web site: Mýa Celebrates "It's All About Me" Anniversary With Sensual Dance Video. Abraham. Mya. June 27, 2023. July 27, 2023. Vibe.
  64. Web site: Mýa Releases New Song 'Whine' Featuring Bounty Killer. Samuels. Keithan. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. Rated R&B.
  65. Web site: Mya Shows Us How To 'Whine' Like A Dancehall Queen. October 12, 2023. Soul Bounce. October 16, 2023.
  66. Web site: New Video: Junior Sanchez - 'So Hype' (featuring Mya). May 17, 2024. That Grape Juice. May 20, 2024.
  67. Web site: Mya – Video Compilation DVD. Discogs. August 8, 2023.

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