Remember the mood ring? There was a time when it was a must have accessory for any 'cool' guy or gal. Containing some mystic chameleon-like liquid that responded to the wearer's body temperature, the mood ring possessed a seemingly psychic ability to reveal the wearer's changing moods with its changing colors. Legend had it you could figure out how someone was feeling just by glancing at the mood ring on his or her finger.
At the age of 18, Mya burst on the scene with her infectious self-titled debut CD, which scored three top 10 singles, "It's All About Me," "Movin' On" and "My First Night With You." The spotlight continued to shine on Mya when "Ghetto Supastar" (from the Bulworth soundtrack) became a huge hit, as did "Take Me There" from the Rugrats soundtrack.
Fear of Flying found Mya moving towards a more mature sound. The album yielded the hits "Case of the Ex," "The Best of Me" and "Free." Mya supported the album with a rigorous touring schedule, bringing her dynamic fusion of dance with live vocals to audiences internationally.
Mya's appeal isn't limited to music. She was featured in several ad campaigns and today stars in a successful spot for Coke. Mya also takes time to give back, and in particular is outspoken about teen issues. She has served in past years on the advisory board of the Secret to Self Esteem program (an alliance between the Partnership of Women's Health and Secret antiperspirant), dedicated to helping girls become strong women; and is presently working with the Pantene sponsored Pro-Voice Program.
Now with Moodring, Mya is poised to solidify her position as one of the most dynamic and diverse female entertainers around. Asked what she wants to convey, Mya replies "I'm hoping that fans will walk away with more of a sense of themselves and me." The mood is ever changing and bright.
