Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past. So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.
Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits. Up next? R&B triple threat Mya‘s critically acclaimed tertiary album ‘Moodring’…
The turn of the century saw ‘Movin’ On’ maestra Mya Harrison moving up charts in every capacity. By her lonesome, the songbird soared to charts’ upper rankings with ‘Fear of Flying’ – her sophomore album that birthed hits ‘Free’, ‘Best of Me’, and, of course, signature tune ‘Case of the Ex’.
Her biggest chart triumph, however, came in 2001 oon the wings of a Missy Elliott-assembled diva syndicate. Featuring the likes of pop titans Christina Aguilera and Pink with rap queen Lil’ Kim, Mya filled out a foursome that took on Labelle’s top 70s hit ‘Lady Marmalade’ for the ‘Moulin Rouge’ soundtrack.
The song was an instant hit, skyrocketing to #1 on the charts and later winning a Grammy.
‘Lady Marmalade’ (Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink)
Capitalizing off its monumental success, the two years that passed saw Kim, Pink, and Xtina go on to dominate charts to critical and commercial acclaim with ‘La Bella Mafia’, ‘Mizundastood’, and ‘Stripped’ respectively, leaving Mya the last of the fold to release a follow-up album.
Assembling an all-star cast of producers (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Elliott, Timbaland, Rockwilder, more), the songstress unveiled ‘Moodring’ – her third album. Led to chart battle by the piano laced single ‘My Love Is Like…Wo’…
‘My Love Is Like…Wo’
‘My Love Is Like Wo’ (live – MUST SEE):
Landing the songstress her 5th consecutive top 40 hit, Mya’s return showcased her strongest vocals yet, ditching her signature falsetto for demonstrations rich with melisma and soaring cresendos.
On the sonic tip, the album was devoid of full-out ballads, leaving behind the ‘My First Night’-esque numbers of her earlier works to boast a blend of mid-tempos and bass driven up-tempos. Evidenced by the album’s second single ‘Fallen’…
‘Fallen’
The sophistication that decorated many-a-number on the singer’s third album had critics and fans alike raving. With 113k sold in its first week, the album landed Miss Harrison her best first week sales to date.
Not long after, it was certified gold.
Like so many of our TGJ Replays, cuts from ‘Moodring’ are on constant play here at TGJ HQ. Indeed, joints like ‘Hurry Up’, ‘Why You Gotta Look So Good’, and the heart-wrenching ‘After the Rain’ still get regular head nods of our team.
‘After the Rain’
For that, we salute you Miss Mya and anxiously await your return to charts! It is long overdue.
such an amazing album!!!!!
lol
best song on this album hands down is “Anatomy 1on1”
I still rock 2 that slow-groove
Who???
I guess this idiot cant read
ugh haters like you will always stay on the job. what’s the use to be in the world if all you do is hate. Get a life N do something w.it My God! These haters on this site don’t ever get rest.
b**** all im asking is who she is what has she done recently? Not my fault she’s a f****** HASBEEN!
Keyshia cole & ciara are more relevant than this b****
That’s why reading is FUNDEMENTAL..it was all explained in the writing who she is and what she has accomplished…and the purpose of this post was a flashback post.. I guess you didnt graduate High School either .. birds of a feather
she OBVIOUSLY hasn’t accomplished alot seeing as i dont really remember her hahaha where is she at today? she left no mark in music she’ll forever be a hasbeen.
@HIVE or OBVIOUSLY you don’t know music very well…
She will always be more relevant than your F** ass
She already has a grammy and multiple gold and platinum selling albums which means she made her money and has accomplished what many artist cant..stop being a HATER and appreciate the talent and hardwork artist put into the music industry….you are the epitome of this microwave society….educate yourself ..
nobody
i feel that mya’s biggest down fall was too long breaks between albums, she wasn’t christina who had a large pop fan base anticipating her next move, she wasnt a strong singer, but as we saw in that live performance she did try. but she was a way better dancer, so i feel she should have went the dancer who sings route as oppose to the singer/dancer thing. and sorry to say this, but she became forgettable when beyonce came and became the top female rnb act out, similar to siquo when usher came back with 8702. then there was ashanti, and a slew of other female rnb singers that came that saturated the market. she makes decent music that suits her voice, but idk whhy ppl didnt get this album, a 3rd single shoulda came when bey’s hyped died down. well thats just my honest opinion
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IRRELEVANT B****….. NEXT!!!
another idiot.
F***
Shes a disappointment she had potential to be great to bad no ones checking for her anymore shes cute tho.
What do you mean she had the potential to be great..the girl already sold multiple platinum and gold albums and got a grammy..that equals great.everyone doesnt get that chance..
Like she really didn’t make a name for herself in the music industry Shes hardly remembered today no one will know her ten years from now.
But what does that matter anyway..she still got her checks…Artists fade away all the time..you never know what someone’s goal is..they may not all want to “run the world”
No 1 Cur…
such a gifted dancer,easily the Paula Abdul of her generation…it’s unfortunate she fell off so soon considering she possesed the talent,looks and an undeniable s** appeal…FALLEN was my jam off the album
Flooooooooop!!!
SHE HAS SOLD WAY MORE THAN YOUR I CAN’T GET A HIT FAVE!!!
How do you stan for Ciara but hate every artists and call them flops who’s sold more albums than her? You’re shading your own fav…
I love the fact she is a 1 HIT WONDER!
She is very underrated and I miss her classless ways.
Now Playing: Case of The Ex
a who. A 1 hit wonder would not have made several platinum albums and singles. Don’t do her hun…. have several seats with that one.
I love the fact she is a 1 HIT WONDER!
She is very underrated and I really miss her classless ways.
Now playing: Case Of The Ex
One hit wonder b****
Flop
Who dis h** is????
A H** THAT HAS SOLD MORE THAN CI-ERROR
WTF? A Hoeianna stan and Ciflop stans coming for a B**** who can dance and sing bwahahahahahahhahaha. Hoeianna can’t do either one lmfaooooo. And Ciflop is an Irrelevant B****, who tries to sing while dancing, but ends up sounding like an seal. B****** Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
I really miss Mya. Moodring was the shiznit!!!! My Love Is Like Whoa Video was one of my favs! That woman can dance her ass off! I hope she makes an commeback! She was an triple threat! She’s needed n this Industry, with less singers and dancers. Too many Hoeiannas and etc.
yes yes miss mya and ESPECIALLY aalyiah.
My Love is like Wo is still THE JAM! People should quit hatin on these 90s divas!
TGJ I love this article, great job!
Mya girl we miss you , you slayed my teenage years
The fact that Mya is not a superstar is BEYOND ME. She had it ALL going for her but I think what lead to her downfall was the handling of “Liberation.” Universal Motown screwed her on that one and the whole situation became an embarrassement because the project was pushed back 2,837 times. It sucks that she hasn’t regained herself since. But I will always ride with her because like you guys said, she is a TRIPLE THREAT. “Moodring” is her best album to date IMO. It was a great mixture of songs but still had Mya’s signature sound.
Still one of my favourite artists. Really want her back she ticks all the boxes…complete package.
YOU and WHATEVER B****
Queen