Sherman Harrison. 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. Her music career took off once she signed with Interscope Records in 1996, and her self-titled first album, Ma was released in April 1998. 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". Starring opposite Jackie Long and Jason Weaver, Ma played a college student named Kiely in a bad relationship. [5] Following a label change and a delay in her fourth studio album, Harrison went independent and recorded two exclusive albums for the Japanese music market, Sugar & Spice (2008) and K.I.S.S. Signed in 1996 to Interscope Records, she released her eponymous debut album in April 1998. [61] Screened at the Boston Film Festival, the movie received mixed reviews. Directed by Rob Marshall, it grossed more than $306.8 million worldwide and was critically lauded, winning Ma several awards in the ensemble categories, including the Critics' Choice Movie Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award. So impressed with you and your story such a beautiful person, inside and out. The 90s gave us many gems, but none shines quite as brightly as this legend. [91], Ma's seventh studio album Smoove Jones was released on February 14, 2016. [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. In an interview, she explained she writes 99.9% of her albums, and when songs are submitted to her, if she feels the song is something that feels like something she can perform well and hits close to home, then she feels comfortable doing it. This Sherman Harrison is born two years after Mya, so it seems if they are not in fact siblings, this is a remarkable coincidence. [99] "Ready for Whatever" was released September 22, 2017, as the first single from her forthcoming studio project. Fav Board Game: Monopoly This is a KJH School moment of pride! [138][139] Ma's music typically "bridge the gap between" pop/R&B and "street-level" hip-hop. Chaz (younger), Nigel (younger) She dated Silk The Shocker from 1996 to 2000. My passion is animal rights and spreading the message to people everywhere. (PS: you were the best on Lady Marmolade looking and vocals) may God keep on blessing you. Ma stars in "Chicago," which is a box office hit and a six-time Oscars winner. Fav Foods: Caribbean Curry, East Indian Curry, Italian (Vegan) Manicotti [170] Ma has hosted fundraisers for Skool'd to aid homeless LGBT youth,[171] while also advocating for gay rights by opening the Out 100 Awards. My heart still breaks for the poor woman who was his victim. Her ethnicity includes Jamaican and Italian. Fav Dessert: Apple/Peach Coconut Rum, Raisin Pie or Cobbler (Keep It Sexy & Simple) (2011). Initially, Ma began her career as a VJ and dance posse member on BET's Teen Summit. [45], In July 2003, Interscope released Ma's third studio album, Moodring. 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. Author Stacy-Deanne opined that Harrison had developed into a well rounded-performer with flexible abilities who was consistently a "source of attraction" on television and on tour. Also read: Lauren Alaina- Singer,Songwriter,Actress. Her parents are Sherman Harrison and Theresa Harrison. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 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. Mya Marie Harrison, born on October 10, 1979, and best known by her stage name Ma, is an American singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, and actress who has released several popular and commercially successful albums. Fav Sport: Boxing "In the middle of a conversation, I'll start humming or moving my feet, and my friends will say, 'You can't be serious,'" she notes. 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. Her two younger brothers, Chaz and Nijel, raised her in a suburb of Washington, D.C. Mas parents are Sherman Harrison, an African-American musician and vocalist, and Theresa, an Italian-American accountant. While Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, a re-imagining of the 1987 blockbuster Dirty Dancing, tanked at the box office, Shall We Dance?, a remake of the 1996 Japanese film of the same name,[48] became a box office hit, grossing $170,128,460 worldwide. [207] Billboard ranked "Movin' On" tenth on their 20 Best High School Music Video list. Sources: Mas paternal grandfather, Sherman Alphonso Harrison, on the 1940 U.S. Census https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7FF-YHM, Mas paternal great-grandfather, Sherman Catlett Harrison, on the 1930 U.S. Census https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CD9V-8W2, Obituary of Mas paternal great-grandmother, Lou Ethel (Ware) Harrison http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fredericknewspost/obituary.aspx?n=lou-harrison&pid=168303453&fhid=17025. [126] In June 2022, Harrison reunited with Christina Aguilera for a special performance of "Lady Marmalade" at L.A. 2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart respectively. Ma is an American recording artist, songwriter, dancer, producer, and actress. Phone Number: (240) 472- JLKP +4 phones. 29 on the U.S. 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. Mya, Mya dress up for the Halloween of 1988 (Instagram), Mya performs at The Novo DTLA in 2016 (Twitter), /biography/mya-bio-wiki-albums-songs-boyfriend-husband-children-net-worth-ethnicity-height, Ms. Caramel, Dancing Queen, Ghetto Princess. Body Measurements Table Birth Name: Mya Marie Harrison LatinMeaning: Mya "It's such a reflex that I'm totally unaware I look like an idiot. singer May 09, 2014 8:30 AM. [113] In November 2019, Harrison collaborated with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez and was featured on his album Chixtape 5. rcds.appendChild(rcel); Brother. rcel.src = "//trends.revcontent.com/serve.js.php?w=76341&t="+rcel.id+"&c="+(new Date()).getTime()+"&width="+(window.outerWidth || document.documentElement.clientWidth)+"&referer="+encodeURIComponent(referer); Smokin' Grooves live hip-hop tour rocks Polaris", "Mya Digs Lilith's Charity, Plans Fall Release For New LP", "LFO, Sammie, B*Witched, Mya Thrill Teen Crowd", "BET Networks Takes the Ultimate Study Break on the Road With the 2007 BET Black College Tour", "Radio fave RNB Fridays spawns national tour with Nelly, TLC, Blackstreet, Mya and more", "Live Nation Urban Reveals Femme It Forward All-Female Series With Cardi B, Jorja Smith, Brandy & More", "Star acts heading to Birmingham with Kisstory Blast Off! [155][156] Harrison signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola in 2002, which included appearances on television commercials. Ma receives nominations for the Soul Train Music Awards and the NAACP Image Awards for her self-titled first album, which reaches No. . She is named after acclaimed poet Maya Angelou. Grew up in Youngstown and Campbell OH. Sherman (Hajji) Harrison (KJH Class of 69) performs worldwide today after retiring from Giant Foods. *Italian (mother). One of the show's frontrunners throughout the entire competition, she danced on a sprained ankle for the last five weeks and ultimately placed second behind singer Donny Osmond. 1.9m Followers, 1,378 Following, 4,281 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from MYA (@myaplanet9) She then proceeded to participate in films as a supporting actress. In 2002, Harrison won a Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Lady Marmalade". [18][19][20] Ma yielded three successful singles, including her debut single, "It's All About Me" featuring fellow R&B singer Sisq, which became a top-ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as "Movin' On" and "My First Night with You". Deluxe Album, New 'Catty' Single, & Trina Collabo", "K.I.S.S. Her eye shading is Darker and hair shading is dark. She is known professionally as Mya. 1 as the Best Musical Performance in MTV Movie Award history. "Moodring," her third studio album, lands at number three on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S. and receives excellent reviews from critics. Birth Date: October 10, 1979 / Birth Time: 6:57am EST Theresa Harrison, Mya's mother, is American-Italian, and Sherman Harrison, her father, is Jamaican. Fav Chilhdood Movie: Flight of the Navigator songwriter She released another album in April 2018 T.K.O. She was also a vegetarian for a long time before genuinely adopting veganism. The follow-up, TKO (The Knock Out), arrived in April 2018 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of her debut album. 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. Bun B) Single", "Beauty & the Streets Vol.1 > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums", "Dancing with the Stars EXCLUSIVE: Samantha Harris Leaving Dancing with the Stars", "First Listen: DWTS Celeb's Hot New Dance Track! Her voice, lyrics, and commitment to the music industry are adored by millions of music enthusiasts worldwide. (Got My Own) [feat. Pom Pom Team [205][206] "Movin' On" was voted as one of The 50 Best R&B Videos of the 90s by Complex. [22] Harrison also appeared with rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard on Pras' single "Ghetto Supastar", recorded for his debut solo studio album, Ghetto Supastar (1998). It's never too late to make your dream come true. Ive had a crush on you for like 20 years. [6], Taking a more active role in the production of her music, Harrison released her third studio album, the eccentric Moodring, in July 2003. Mya Harrison was born into a musical family and signed with Interscope Records in 1998, the same year she launched her self-titled debut album. while reaching number two and three in the US and the United Kingdom, respectively, and in turn, solidified Fear of Flying as a hit. Passions: Outerspace Study, Children, Animals, Holistic Health, Veganism This well-known influencer has a strong presence on all social media platforms, particularly Instagram. Mya. Ma became a vegan in 2014 after being a vegetarian for many years. (Keep It Sexy & Simple)[Explicit]", "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Week of February 11, 2012", "JoJo, Ne-Yo, K. Michelle, Mya offer Valentine's Day tunes", "Linda Hamilton to star in new Syfy movie 'Bermuda Tentacles', "Grammy Award Winning Artist: Ma "Sweet XVI" EP Out April 21", "Mya Previews New Single 'Welcome to My World' (VIDEO)", "Mya Gives Thanks To Fans With "Team You", "Mya Gives A Teaser To Her New Single "Team You", "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album Week of March 5, 2016", "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys", "Mya Teases New Single 'Ready for Whatever', "Global Icon Ma Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary", "Watch The Exclusive Trailer For Houston-Set Series, 'Fifth Ward,' Starring Mya And Carl Anthony Payne", "G.M.O. Mother. 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. [85], Starting in 2014, Ma released a series of EPs on her independent label Planet 9. 1st Albums bought: Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam & Joeski Love Fear of Flying earned Ma a Soul Train Music Award nomination for R&B/Soul Album Female and a MOBO nomination for Best Album. Fav Documentaries: Zeitgeist (All), Earthlings, Veducated, Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives, More Than Honey, Cosmos, Very Young Girls She also has a YouTube channel with 230k subscribers and an official website - myamya.com. [81] The album debuted at number 72 on the Oricon Albums Chart. She is not the only child of his parents and has two siblings, two younger brothers Chaz Harrison and Nijel Harrison. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. If you believe our content has any misinformation, violates your copyright, or you want to propose an update, please feel free to contact us. Mya has a stature os 5 feet 4.5 inches and weighs 54 kg. Nicknames: My My, Mya-Re, 10-10 [201] In 2006, Harrison was honored at the Palm Beach International Film Festival with the Cross Over Award (from singer to actor). [55], In 2006, she co-starred in the romantic comedy drama The Heart Specialist, written, produced and directed by Dennis Cooper, and starred Wood Harris, Zoe Saldana, and Brian J. She used to imitate Michael Jackson as a child, wearing her mother's high-heeled boots and using a spoon as a microphone. [202] Her singles The Best of Me Pt.II and Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) was featured on About.com's Top 50 R&B/Hip Hop Collaborations list at 40 and 44 respectively. Elaborating, "You can see it in their nose rings and crop tops. She has won ALMA Awards, Billboard Music Video Awards, Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Teen Choice Awards, etc. *African-American (father) In 2002, she won a Grammy Award for her performance of the famous 1975 song "Lady Marmalade" in Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. The TV series in which Mya has portrayed roles include Sister, Sister (1999), NCIS(2005), Bermuda Tentacles (2014), and Girls Cruise (2019), among others. Post them! (Keep It Sexy & Simple) (2011). If I break my leg, I'd like to give a show without pyrotechnics and choreography every five seconds. Her notable albums, are Fear of Flying, Moodring, Smoove Jones, TKO (The Knock Out), etc. She was born Ma Marie Harrison to her mother Theresa Harrison, an accountant, and her father Sherman Harrison, a singer and musician. [212] Out magazine included "Case of the Ex" as one of their most empowering, memorable and influential all-girl dance routines. [15], After signing with major label Interscope Records, Ma spent the next two years recording her debut studio album. [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. [3], However, all influences aside, Lan$ky is an integral part of Ma, relying on her specifically during hard times. I would love to work on a project with you to raise awareness about veganism and animal rights. Vogue's Alex Frank credits Ma as an influence of Y2K R&B. That's not even what music is truly about today. . Sources. She and then-label mate Common recorded a cover version of Ed Harris' "Real Compared To What". [6][43], After the release and success of Fear of Flying and "Lady Marmalade", Ma began to dabble into acting with a small supporting role in the musical film, Chicago (2002), based on the stage-musical of the same name. However, noted "Ma's strongest trump card, overall, is charisma, one that mixing sweet, innocent girl next door and feisty hip-hop princess down the block. Mya has collaborated with fellow musicians Missy Elliott, Babyface, Diane Warren, and Dru Hill. In March 2022, Ma became World Animal Protection's first U.S. celebrity ambassador.[180]. rcel.async = true; [10] As of October 2020, she has sold over 3.2 million albums in the U.S. and 7 million albums worldwide. She has stated: My mothers mother is from Italy, right outside of Rome. She wears a dress size of 4 (US) and her shoe estimate is 7 (US). [13] Her tap-dancing skills afforded her an opportunity to study with one of the best-known tap dancers in the country, Savion Glover, when he came to Washington, D.C. for a workshop. Mya Marie Harrison, an American singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, and actress, was born on October 10, 1979. Mya was born Mya Marie Harrison on October 10, 1979 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Mya Marie Harrison, born on October 10, 1979, and best known by her stage name Ma, is an American singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, and actress who has released several popular and commercially successful albums. I happened to be walking my dog there right after it happened and I remember seeing him being led down Hubert Street by the police, along with his gigantic Rottweiler.. 1st Hustle: Graffiti Art and portraits for students in high school [210] In 2015, MTV voted Lady Marmalade at No. Lover of: Rollercoasters, Rollerskating, Bumper Cars & Color Whats up MYya! My My, Ma-Re, Smoove Jones, Ms. Caramel, Queen of Throwback R&B, Dancing Queen, Ghetto Princess. ", "Ma, Proud Vegan: 'I No Longer See ProductI See Process', "44th Annual Grammy Awards Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals", "Ask Billboard: How Popular Is Country Music? Dance: Studied Rhythm Tap, Ballet, Jazz, African, Captain of H.S. In 2013, she had a toxic relationship with a man, which was destructive to her health. Ma was born in Washington, D.C., to an African-American father, Sherman Alphonso Harrison, Jr., a musician, and a mother of Italian descent, Theresa Marie, who is an accountant. Currently, she is married to a mystery man. She was one of three children born to Sherman Harrison and Theresa Harrison. Childhood Pets: Guinea Pigs, Hamster-Chumpy, Parakeets: Harry & Larry, Black Lab: Speedy, Golden retriever/German Shepard: Speedy, German Shepard: Rex In the film, Ma played a young victim by the name of Jenny Tate. Favorite Color: Wild Orchid or Fuchsia toyourinbox. Other Talents & Crafts: Sketch/Design, Sound Engineering, Teaching, Curriculum Development for Youth, Make-Up There were also rumors that she dated rapper Jay Z in the early 2000s, which Mya has strongly denied. I love this website. "[142] Most of her songs are helmed from personal experiences in her life as well as friends' experiences. producer, designer, actress Years active: 1996-present Parents: Sherman Harrison (father), Theresa Harrison . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [115][116] A month later, the singer released "Space & Time" on May 29, 2020. UNLOCK PROFILE. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Fav Childhood Cartoons: Dennis the Menace, He-Man, Jem She made her debut with her self-titled album in 1998, and has appeared in the films Love for Sale, Penthouse, and Shall We Dance? All three were raised in suburban Washington D.C. in Maryland. ", "Ultra-catchy melody and beauty complete album Maia, successive strongest", "Mya battles her record label over her new album", "Lauryn Hill Leads Nominees For 1999 Soul Train Music Awards", "Mya To Make Film Debut With Nas, L.L. [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. Myas birth took place on October 10, 1979, in Washington, D.C., USA. This Sherman Harrison is born two years after Mya, so it seems if they are not in fact siblings, this is a remarkable coincidence. Harrison went independent after a label shift and made two exclusive albums for the Japanese music market, Sugar & Spice (2008) and K.I.S.S. Ive always wanted to meet you. A worldwide number-one hit, the song topped the charts in more than a dozen nations and earned Ma her first Grammy Award nomination in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category. [15] Staff writer Trish Davis of Hartford Courant described her presence as "compelling" while noting, "With a voice that sends high notes with clarity and low ones with force, Ma's live act is solid. [172] In 2009, she continued her philanthropic efforts by chairing the 2009 Operation Smile Event,[173] participating in the literary project, If I'd Known Then: Women in Their 20s and 30s Write Letters to their Younger Selves, by Ellen Spraggins,[174] and accepting an honoree award for her work with the NSAL.