Mýa (album)
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| Studio album by Mýa | ||||
| Released | April 21, 1998 (see release history) |
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| Recorded | 1997–1998 Silent Sound Studios (Atlanta, Georgia) |
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| Length | 57:24 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Billboard | (favorable) |
| Vibe | (favorable) |
Mýa is the self-titled eponymous debut album by American recording artist Mýa. It was released on April 21, 1998 by Interscope Records. Recording of the album was overseen by University Records CEO Haaq Islam after he signed the singer when she was 15. Mýa was composed of the contemporary genres with songs that were a mix of soft hip hop, pop soul and contemporary mid-to-late 1990s R&B. Production was primarily handled by Darryl "Day" Pearson with additional contributions from Daryl Simmons, Alex "Cat" Cantrall and Nokio the N-Tity. Guest features include Dru Hill front man Sisqó, No Limit rapper Silkk the Shocker, and Virginia native Missy Elliott.
The album spawned three hit singles; two Top 5 Hot R&B Singles "It's All About Me" featuring Sisqó, "Movin' On" featuring No Limit rapper Silkk the Shocker and the Diane Warren/Babyface-penned ballad "My First Night with You".
Upon release, Mýa received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented Mýa's vocals and songwriting abilities, as well as the album's well-crafted appeal. Within the next six months, Mýa became a commercial success. Although initially sales were sluggish, the album was able to reached the upper-half of the US Billboard 200 and awarded a certified platinum plaque by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over 1.4 million copies in the United States. In the midst of the album's success, Harrison earned several accolades, including a NAACP Image Award nomination and two Soul Train Music Award nominations.
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