Mýa, the Grammy‑nominated R&B singer, is set to release her tenth studio album after an eight‑year break, debuting it through her own Planet 9 imprint in partnership with Virgin Music Group.. The record, which blends modern R&B with ’70s and ’80s funk, arrives alongside a handful of live dates in Philadelphia and Portland.

Eight Years in the Making:From Legal Hurdles to Tech Shifts

According to the source, the album’s creation spanned eight years, a period Mýa describes as “meticulously crrafting” amid “technological changes, legal negotiations,and perfectionism.” Those challenges forced her to release roughly 16 singles independently , keeping fans engaged while she refined the full project.

Star‑Studded Guest List: Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, 21 Savage and More

The new record features collaborations with Snoop Dogg, D‑Nice, Joyner Lucas, 21 Savage and a lead single, “Just a Little Bit,” that pairs Mýa with Too $hort. As the source notes, the track pays homage to “80s West Coast funk” and is described by Mýa as a “very cheeky game of cat and mouse.”

Independent Strategy: Planet 9 Meets Virgin Music Group

Mýa is releasing the album independently via her Planet 9 label, but with distribution support from Virgin Music Group, a model that reflects her “adaptable” approach to the modern music businss, the report says. this hybrid strategy lets her retain creative control while leveraging a major’s global reach.

Live Debut: Dell Music Center and Vanport Jazz Festival Dates

The source confirms Mýa will perform the new material at the Dell Music Center in Philadelphia on June 25 and later at the Vanport Jazz Festival in Portland, Oregon, on August 7, giving fans a chance to hear the songs live before the album’s full rollout.

Who Holds the Final Say? Unverified Claims About Album Ownership

The article does not clarify whether Mýa retains full ownership of the master recordings or if Virgin Music Group holds any rights, leaving a key question about the financial upside of the independent‑major partnership unanswered.