Mýa Drops New Album 'Retrospect' After 8 Years

Mýa is marking two career milestones with her first studio album in eight years and the 25th anniversary of her hit 'Lady Marmalade.' The artist will release deluxe and vinyl editions of her 10th album, 'Retrospect,' through her independent Planet 9 label. This project follows her 2018 album, T.K.O.

She is scheduled to appear as a special guest for the Black Music Month celebration at The Dell Music Center in Philadelphia on June 25. Mýa is also slated to perform at the Vanport Jazz Festival in Portland, Oregon, on August 7.

Mýa described the eight-year hiatus as a period of learning and commitment, releasing 16 singles in between albums. She recently released "Just a Little Bit" featuring Too $hort, the latest single from 'Retrospect,' following the lead single "ASAP." The album blends contemporary vibes with influences from '70s and '80s R&B, soul, and funk, featuring collaborations with Snoop Dogg, D-Nice, Joyner Lucas, and 21 Savage.

The singer-songwriter is preparing to develop her live show for 'Retrospect,' with plans to tour this fall. Reflecting on her journey since 1998, Mýa calls her younger self determined and her current self resilient, embracing the challenges and joys of the evolving independent music landscape.