Grammy Award Winning Artist Mya Talks Discusses Building a Business

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NASSAU , BAHAMAS – Mya is a multi-platinum grammy award-winning artist, recognized for hits such as “Take me there,” “Case of the ex,” and “Girls dem sugar” featuring Beenie Man.

However, did you know that Mya has spent the last 20 years establishing her own record label?

After her performance at the inaugural R&B brunch at the Nassau Paradise Island’s Wine and Food Festival.

Our Denielle Miller spoke with the artist about how 2025 signified a crucial turning point in her business.

Denielle Miller – demiller@cablebahamas.Com

“I can tell you’re a real Caribbean gal for how you carry on in them heels on that stage”

The Nassau Paradise Island’s Wine and Food Festival recently came to a close with a new addition to the agenda, the R&B Brunch.

Hosted by Chef JJ Johnson, this brunch made its grand debut.

Held in the Imperial Ballroom, the venue was gently illuminated with shades of red, enhancing the minimalist decor.

The element that elevated this buffet-style brunch to new heights was the performance by multi-platinum R&B artist, Mya.

Following her performance, Denielle had a conversation with Mya, who revealed that, like the festival, she is celebrating a first.

She mentioned that since establishing her own record label in 2008, Planet 9, this year marks the first time she is collaborating with a team.

Mya – Grammy Award Winning Artist

“For a long time I did it by myself and this is like the first year where I’m casting people in and hustling to pay for the operation because you do need teamwork so that you can sleep, and stay healthy but also amplify your presence.”

While recognizing the significance of having systems, she also acknowledged that in her almost thirty years in the entertainment industry, she has discovered that the most memorable moments were often unscripted.

Mya – Grammy Award Winning Artist

“I know take me there was the night before I learned all the choreography and did all the fittings and then we filmed the very next day. Best of me was free-styled we just everything the same day we shot, but of course no dance rehearsals because it wasn’t a dance video. But anything kind of goes, yea and I love all of the processes you get really surprised when you kind of step in spontaneously and see what happens”

Mya shared this advice to anyone that is interested or in the entertainment industry.

Mya – Grammy Award Winning Artist

“Let love and the passion of music lead you. If you’re in it for fame you may be disappointed sometimes it comes quick sometimes it doesn’t come at all but it’s also not the basis of something that’s going to last. “