New Mya Interview (Dissing 50)

that-damn-good · 09-15-2006, 06:06 PM

Mya: All Guards Down
By: Mark Lelinwalla

September 15, 2006

In 2000, captivating song siren Mya told the world she had a Fear of Flying. Well, it seems as if that’s not the case any more, as Mya is set to release what she dubs her "most personal and vulnerable LP," in her fourth studio album Liberation, set to drop this fall.

Here, Vibe.com finds out what has been going on with Mya since her 2003 Moodring album release, what made her finally feel "liberated", and why her next man will be one lucky motherfucker.

This is Mya, all guards down.

Vibe.com: Your new album is titled Liberation, but you already had the single “Free” in 2000. I’m confused.

Mya: (laughs) Liberation does mean to be set free. That’s where I am in my life and that’s how I truly feel. I feel like I’m really open, open to suggestions, criticism and I’m not fearing anything, whereas before with the last album, I was a little passive. There were insecurities that I did have with my personal life, family, boyfriend. Things weren’t together then, but they are now. I was single back then, but not free 100 percent. I was a prisoner to myself.

How did you change that enclosed feeling you had?

Mya: I’m single again. I got my girlfriends in my life and we have fun. But when I moved to California for three years, I really didn’t have friends. I lived by myself, I had broken up with my second boyfriend, it was a little lonely and family wasn’t around. But right now, I have fun. It took me a minute to figure out that it’s not all about work all the time. I must say I’m at the point where I don’t give a damn. I’m going to wild out, but take care of business too.

That’s ok. You owe it to yourself. What does Mya do to unwind?

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Comment Mya: A drink a nice glass of plum wine or a bottle of it is more like it (Laughs). I’ve had slumber parties at my house, where my girls get together and it’s no holds barred with the shit we talk about. I was closed up before. I kept my problems to myself and I turned into this psycho chick. I even saw a damn psychologist!

Really? When was this?

Mya: This was like in 2002 and 2003, but now things are about to come out.

(Raises eyebrow). What’s about to come out?

Mya: Just things that I held in, man!

But what kinds of things are we talking about here?

Mya: This is the most vulnerable album and there is a sense of closure at the end, where I feel liberated, but there are dramatic points. I say that because there’s a song on there where I was at my lowest point and it was caused by another person, but it’s a feeling of helplessness and desperation. I never, never want to be that woman again, but it happens to a lot of us. I felt like I was playing myself following this dude (boyfriend at the time) and hiring this private investigator, just going crazy. The song is called, “Ridin.’” I was scared to write about these kinds of things before. Not all of this album is negative, though. I think people will be pleased with my vocals on this album because I’m not holding back.

I think many fans perceive you as shy, sexy, sensual, sweet and perhaps still mysterious. Which description best fits Mya?

Mya: I never ever been shy. I think in the beginning, I was very observant. I was just watching and figuring out the situation and I’m still like that. I think if you’re not the center of attention, people automatically call you shy. I’ve had industry folks mad at me, thinking I’m shady because I didn’t have much conversation or bubbly personality. There’s a lot of mixed feelings with people saying I’m fly because I’m mysterious or they don’t like that they don’t know me. I think it’s good either way.

In the past you have been linked to artists like 50 Cent. Any comments?

Mya: Yes: it’s not true. 50 and I never dated, never cuddled, never did anything, period, despite what he chooses to believe in his own mind. I don’t know how he would get Lloyd Banks confused with me.

Whoa. That’s cold blooooded.

Mya: At the end of the day I laugh because I’ve been linked to Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Wyclef, Sisqo, Game and Damon Dash. I’m like ohhhk, let me see pictures, let me see the sex tape.

Speaking about the Game, what was your initial reaction upon hearing his line on the song “Dreams,” where he says, “I had dreams of fucking an R&B bitch like Mya”?

Mya: Well, I had an A&R inform me of the song before I even heard it. That day I had my birthday party and the Game came through and said he wants to take me out to dinner and I’m thinking, ‘This sucker just called me a bitch on his record.’ So I told him, ‘Nice to meet you, but I have some friends I have to get to.’ I kept it polite, but kept it moving. I was a little pissed at him, before I heard it. But then I realized it was a compliment in a crazy hip hop kind of way. I did his video for the song because the director explained to me that it was just a fantasy sequence and nothing real.

The Game got his OWN SHOE, though. That doesn’t impress you?

Mya: (Laughs). Yea, he got his own shoe. I’m actually happily single though.

So what would a guy have to do to impress you?

Mya: Be himself. Getting to know me and taking the time in a friendship, which is still a relationship, is important and being real, so I can base my decisions off the truth. If you perceive Mya to be high maintenance, you put on a front and think you have to take me to expensive restaurants or even lie about your occupation to please me, and then I find out it’s not the truth, I’m living a lie based off your lie. So, keep it real. Other than that, keep me laughing, have fun and don’t take things too seriously. I’m not a promiscuous woman. I’m into relationships. Yes my music can be sexy at times, but I’m not a ho, but I will be a ho and a freak for my man and that’s it. When I get in relationships I go all out for my man and I’m very proud to say that. So, if you are the next one out there then you are one lucky motherfucker.

Graphical · 09-15-2006, 06:08 PM

she thought of that answer all day long...

LuBrick Asain · 09-15-2006, 06:09 PM

wow....... thats what 50 gets for lyring

Tha Boricua Flow · 09-15-2006, 06:11 PM

muahahahahahahahahahahaha idk how he would get Lloyd Bank$ confuse wit me muahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Drunkenmaster · 09-15-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Speaking about the Game, what was your initial reaction upon hearing his line on the song “Dreams,” where he says, “I had dreams of fucking an R&B bitch like Mya”?

Mya: Well, I had an A&R inform me of the song before I even heard it. That day I had my birthday party and the Game came through and said he wants to take me out to dinner and I’m thinking, ‘This sucker just called me a bitch on his record.’ So I told him, ‘Nice to meet you, but I have some friends I have to get to.’ I kept it polite, but kept it moving. I was a little pissed at him, before I heard it. But then I realized it was a compliment in a crazy hip hop kind of way. I did his video for the song because the director explained to me that it was just a fantasy sequence and nothing real.

ähm WTF! ^^

Graphical · 09-15-2006, 06:13 PM

^^ yeah wtf

that-damn-good · 09-15-2006, 06:13 PM

pretty cold blooded like the guy said, i gotta admit tho i laughed it was good

Tha Boricua Flow · 09-15-2006, 06:14 PM

funniest shit i've read in a while

vokal_guy · 09-15-2006, 06:15 PM

lol but i thought they 'dated' i mean mya and game

Tha Boricua Flow · 09-15-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Speaking about the Game, what was your initial reaction upon hearing his line on the song “Dreams,” where he says, “I had dreams of fucking an R&B bitch like Mya”?

Mya: Well, I had an A&R inform me of the song before I even heard it. That day I had my birthday party and the Game came through and said he wants to take me out to dinner and I’m thinking, ‘This sucker just called me a bitch on his record.’ So I told him, ‘Nice to meet you, but I have some friends I have to get to.’ I kept it polite, but kept it moving. I was a little pissed at him, before I heard it. But then I realized it was a compliment in a crazy hip hop kind of way. I did his video for the song because the director explained to me that it was just a fantasy sequence and nothing real.

So they never really dated?

Tha Unit On Top · 09-15-2006, 06:18 PM

Wow thats what 50 gets for lying? What kind of shit is that. It actually sounds like 50 might have fucked that bitch and never called her back. But of course you say 50's lying. How do you no that Mya isnt lying? And if 50 didnt fuck her, neither did Game even though he says he did. And if 50 didnt, thats the best she could do is say he got her confused with Banks. Sorry honey, I think you got G Unit confused with Game and his gay stripper buddies. But you no what. I think 50 and Game fucked her, she just dont want to seem like a whor, she is trying to make a comeback ya no.

iNfAMOUS G-CORP. · 09-15-2006, 06:18 PM

I reckon 50 fucked her, and Game fucked her. Hell, I'll even say Ja's probably fucked her!!

iNfAMOUS G-CORP. · 09-15-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Unit On Top

Wow thats what 50 gets for lying? What kind of shit is that. It actually sounds like 50 might have fucked that bitch and never called her back. But of course you say 50's lying. How do you no that Mya isnt lying? And if 50 didnt fuck her, neither did Game even though he says he did. And if 50 didnt, thats the best she could do is say he got her confused with Banks. Sorry honey, I think you got G Unit confused with Game and his gay stripper buddies. But you no what. I think 50 and Game fucked her, she just dont want to seem like a whor, she is trying to make a comeback ya no.

Haha, props. Exactly what I mean.

Fabuless · 09-15-2006, 06:20 PM

fuck mya 50 fucked that bitch and banks prolly did too shyt i bet game nailed her too lol

Audible · 09-15-2006, 06:21 PM

HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that was funny shit...lol

iNfAMOUS G-CORP. · 09-15-2006, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red-Rag-G-unit

fuck mya 50 fucked that bitch and banks prolly did too shyt i bet game nailed her too lol

^^ lol true say homie ^^

gunitkilla32 · 09-15-2006, 06:26 PM

LMAO! thats funny shit

P_Eastwood · 09-15-2006, 06:27 PM

Damn I Clicked This Link Only To See If Their was A Pic Of MYa

50=Cent · 09-15-2006, 06:28 PM

hoeeeeeee.... fuccckk u bitch... jay-z, game, 50 ... all fucked u

zakho3rd · 09-15-2006, 06:30 PM

OHHH THATS COLD BLOOD hahah gay unit fuckers HAHAHA

Sniper Locs · 09-15-2006, 06:35 PM

50 got owned

GGGG-Unit Affiliated Poww · 09-15-2006, 06:36 PM

that was funny, but severybody knows she's just a high class whore
50, Gayme & prolly Banks fucked her

Mr. Montana · 09-15-2006, 06:39 PM

lmao, props

Tha Boricua Flow · 09-15-2006, 06:39 PM

I fucked mya...muahahahahahahahahaha

GGGG-Unit Affiliated Poww · 09-15-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Hurricane Bank$

I fucked mya...muahahahahahahahahaha

50 youz a lier

muhahahahaha

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that-damn-good Cerebral Assassin Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MTL Posts: 7,589 Repped: 859 Repped 4,150 Times in 472 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Mya Interview (Dissing 50) New Mya Interview (Dissing 50) Mya: All Guards Down By: Mark Lelinwalla September 15, 2006 In 2000, captivating song siren Mya told the world she had a Fear of Flying. Well, it seems as if that’s not the case any more, as Mya is set to release what she dubs her "most personal and vulnerable LP," in her fourth studio album Liberation, set to drop this fall. Here, Vibe.com finds out what has been going on with Mya since her 2003 Moodring album release, what made her finally feel "liberated", and why her next man will be one lucky motherfucker. This is Mya, all guards down. Vibe.com: Your new album is titled Liberation, but you already had the single “Free” in 2000. I’m confused. Mya: (laughs) Liberation does mean to be set free. That’s where I am in my life and that’s how I truly feel. I feel like I’m really open, open to suggestions, criticism and I’m not fearing anything, whereas before with the last album, I was a little passive. There were insecurities that I did have with my personal life, family, boyfriend. Things weren’t together then, but they are now. I was single back then, but not free 100 percent. I was a prisoner to myself. How did you change that enclosed feeling you had? Mya: I’m single again. I got my girlfriends in my life and we have fun. But when I moved to California for three years, I really didn’t have friends. I lived by myself, I had broken up with my second boyfriend, it was a little lonely and family wasn’t around. But right now, I have fun. It took me a minute to figure out that it’s not all about work all the time. I must say I’m at the point where I don’t give a damn. I’m going to wild out, but take care of business too. That’s ok. You owe it to yourself. What does Mya do to unwind? Print Email Comment Mya: A drink a nice glass of plum wine or a bottle of it is more like it (Laughs). I’ve had slumber parties at my house, where my girls get together and it’s no holds barred with the shit we talk about. I was closed up before. I kept my problems to myself and I turned into this psycho chick. I even saw a damn psychologist! Really? When was this? Mya: This was like in 2002 and 2003, but now things are about to come out. (Raises eyebrow). What’s about to come out? Mya: Just things that I held in, man! But what kinds of things are we talking about here? Mya: This is the most vulnerable album and there is a sense of closure at the end, where I feel liberated, but there are dramatic points. I say that because there’s a song on there where I was at my lowest point and it was caused by another person, but it’s a feeling of helplessness and desperation. I never, never want to be that woman again, but it happens to a lot of us. I felt like I was playing myself following this dude (boyfriend at the time) and hiring this private investigator, just going crazy. The song is called, “Ridin.’” I was scared to write about these kinds of things before. Not all of this album is negative, though. I think people will be pleased with my vocals on this album because I’m not holding back. I think many fans perceive you as shy, sexy, sensual, sweet and perhaps still mysterious. Which description best fits Mya? Mya: I never ever been shy. I think in the beginning, I was very observant. I was just watching and figuring out the situation and I’m still like that. I think if you’re not the center of attention, people automatically call you shy. I’ve had industry folks mad at me, thinking I’m shady because I didn’t have much conversation or bubbly personality. There’s a lot of mixed feelings with people saying I’m fly because I’m mysterious or they don’t like that they don’t know me. I think it’s good either way. In the past you have been linked to artists like 50 Cent. Any comments? Mya: Yes: it’s not true. 50 and I never dated, never cuddled, never did anything, period, despite what he chooses to believe in his own mind. I don’t know how he would get Lloyd Banks confused with me. Whoa. That’s cold blooooded. Mya: At the end of the day I laugh because I’ve been linked to Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Wyclef, Sisqo, Game and Damon Dash. I’m like ohhhk, let me see pictures, let me see the sex tape. Speaking about the Game, what was your initial reaction upon hearing his line on the song “Dreams,” where he says, “I had dreams of fucking an R&B bitch like Mya”? Mya: Well, I had an A&R inform me of the song before I even heard it. That day I had my birthday party and the Game came through and said he wants to take me out to dinner and I’m thinking, ‘This sucker just called me a bitch on his record.’ So I told him, ‘Nice to meet you, but I have some friends I have to get to.’ I kept it polite, but kept it moving. I was a little pissed at him, before I heard it. But then I realized it was a compliment in a crazy hip hop kind of way. I did his video for the song because the director explained to me that it was just a fantasy sequence and nothing real. The Game got his OWN SHOE, though. That doesn’t impress you? Mya: (Laughs). Yea, he got his own shoe. I’m actually happily single though. So what would a guy have to do to impress you? Mya: Be himself. Getting to know me and taking the time in a friendship, which is still a relationship, is important and being real, so I can base my decisions off the truth. If you perceive Mya to be high maintenance, you put on a front and think you have to take me to expensive restaurants or even lie about your occupation to please me, and then I find out it’s not the truth, I’m living a lie based off your lie. So, keep it real. Other than that, keep me laughing, have fun and don’t take things too seriously. I’m not a promiscuous woman. I’m into relationships. Yes my music can be sexy at times, but I’m not a ho, but I will be a ho and a freak for my man and that’s it. When I get in relationships I go all out for my man and I’m very proud to say that. So, if you are the next one out there then you are one lucky motherfucker. __________________

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LuBrick Asain I get down like syndrome. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kush Land Posts: 22,133 Repped: 991 Repped 743 Times in 197 Posts Neg Reps: 52 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	wow....... thats what 50 gets for lyring __________________

09-15-2006, 06:13 PM	#7
that-damn-good Cerebral Assassin Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MTL Posts: 7,589 Repped: 859 Repped 4,150 Times in 472 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	pretty cold blooded like the guy said, i gotta admit tho i laughed it was good __________________

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P_Eastwood Macaroni With The Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Body Yaself ... / Bang Bang Boogie/174th BRONX NEW YORK Posts: 7,667 Repped: 1,071 Repped 761 Times in 312 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 39 Times in 33 Posts	Damn I Clicked This Link Only To See If Their was A Pic Of MYa __________________

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50=Cent Who Run It ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eu Posts: 4,141 Repped: 1,301 Repped 2,263 Times in 361 Posts Neg Reps: 9 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 3 Posts	hoeeeeeee.... fuccckk u bitch... jay-z, game, 50 ... all fucked u __________________ " All money ain't good money but i want it, you can give me a blood diamond with blood on it "

09-15-2006, 06:08 PM	#2
Graphical Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 803 Repped: 459 Repped 2 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	she thought of that answer all day long...

09-15-2006, 06:11 PM	#4
Tha Boricua Flow Free At Last Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Repped: 893 Repped 3,554 Times in 388 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	muahahahahahahahahahahaha idk how he would get Lloyd Bank$ confuse wit me muahahahahahahahahahahahaha

09-15-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
Tha Boricua Flow Free At Last Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Repped: 893 Repped 3,554 Times in 388 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	funniest shit i've read in a while

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vokal_guy The Baddest In Da` Game Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Big Terrible Texas Posts: 2,533 Repped: 326 Repped 653 Times in 61 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol but i thought they 'dated' i mean mya and game

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Tha Unit On Top BISD November 23rd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,195 Repped: 640 Repped 2,457 Times in 353 Posts Neg Reps: 78 Neg Repped at 123 Times in 85 Posts	Wow thats what 50 gets for lying? What kind of shit is that. It actually sounds like 50 might have fucked that bitch and never called her back. But of course you say 50's lying. How do you no that Mya isnt lying? And if 50 didnt fuck her, neither did Game even though he says he did. And if 50 didnt, thats the best she could do is say he got her confused with Banks. Sorry honey, I think you got G Unit confused with Game and his gay stripper buddies. But you no what. I think 50 and Game fucked her, she just dont want to seem like a whor, she is trying to make a comeback ya no.

09-15-2006, 06:18 PM	#12
iNfAMOUS G-CORP. iRun****HereUjustPostHere Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WEST - LONDON, UK Posts: 2,630,716 Posts: 7,136 Repped: 2,826 Repped 3,601 Times in 938 Posts Neg Reps: 56 Neg Repped at 94 Times in 78 Posts	I reckon 50 fucked her, and Game fucked her. Hell, I'll even say Ja's probably fucked her!!

09-15-2006, 06:20 PM	#14
Fabuless Producer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,285 Repped: 2,380 Repped 204 Times in 59 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	fuck mya 50 fucked that bitch and banks prolly did too shyt i bet game nailed her too lol

09-15-2006, 06:21 PM	#15
Audible YouTube.com/Audible484 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunny Southern Cali Posts: 2,998 Repped: 1,381 Repped 832 Times in 188 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that was funny shit...lol

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gunitkilla32 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 254 Repped: 0 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	LMAO! thats funny shit

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zakho3rd BallerX10 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SEATTLE Posts: 3,084 Repped: 0 Repped 26 Times in 9 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	OHHH THATS COLD BLOOD hahah gay unit fuckers HAHAHA

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Sniper Locs Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,574 Repped: 0 Repped 108 Times in 86 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	50 got owned

09-15-2006, 06:36 PM	#22
GGGG-Unit Affiliated Poww Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,150 Repped: 0 Repped 2 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	that was funny, but severybody knows she's just a high class whore 50, Gayme & prolly Banks fucked her

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Mr. Montana Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,364 Repped: 99 Repped 33 Times in 9 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	lmao, props

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