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
Harrison collaborated with Sisqo (pictured) on "It's All About Me."Mya collaborated with Pras (pictured) on "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)."Harrison collaborated with Jadakiss (pictured) on "The Best of Me."Harrison collaborated with Jay-Z (pictured) on "Best of Me, Part 2."Mya collaborated with Lil Wayne (pictured) on "Lock U Down."
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Mya collaborated with Spice (pictured) on "Take Him Out."Harrison is featured in Eric Bellinger (pictured) music video "Focused On You" as his female lead.Mya collaborated with Tink (pictured) on "G.M.O. (Got My Own)."
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^Taylor, Chuck (July 21, 2001). "Review & Previews". Billboard. p. 22. Retrieved July 30, 2023 – via Google Books.
^Harrington, Richard (April 25, 1999). "Mya's High Rise". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^Fuchs, Cynthia. "Game Recognize Game". PopMatters. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"Imbruglia Leads Billboard Music Vid Nomintions". October 17, 1998. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"The 50 Best R&B Videos of the 90s". Complex. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"1998 MTV Video Music Awards". MTV. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"From Janet to 'Sorry': A Music Video Herstory of the All-Girl Dance Routine". Out. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"20 R&B Music Videos From 15 Years Ago That Taught Us How To Dance". Vh1. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"11 Early '00s Pop Music Video Dance Routines That Every Millennial Wanted To Learn". Bustle. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^Carl Williott (October 26, 2012). "Ciara's "Got Me Good" Music Video: Looks Like CiCi Has Got A Case Of The Ex". Idolator.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"2001 MTV Video Music Awards". MTV. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"2003 MTV Video Music Awards". MTV. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^Vevo [@Vevo] (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" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"Mya On The Sisqo Kid And "All About Me"". MTV. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
^"Pras Feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard & Mya: Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)". IMDb. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
^"Mýa Feat. Silkk the Shocker: Movin' On". IMDb. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
^"Blackstreet & Mýa Feat. Blinky Blink & Mase: Take Me There". IMDb. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
^"Opposites Attract For Silkk The Shocker And Mya In New Video". MTV. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
^"Mya Explains Waking Up In Time For New Video". MTV. March 19, 1999. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
^"Mya Taps Raekwon, Noreaga For "Movin' On" Remix". MTV. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
^"Mya Gives Us Her Best". Mya Mya. Archived from the original on August 8, 2001. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
^"Mya Shoots Video For 'Best Of Me' Remix". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo! Inc. July 30, 2000. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
