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“The biggest challenge is self-financing 100% of everything. Recording costs, studio time, engineer fees, travel costs are all a part of the creation process. Then after the creation, there are producer fees, mixing, mastering, photo shoots, artwork, packaging, artist feature fees, legal fees, clearances, and so on that must be covered before any music can officially be released to the public.”

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Mya, born Mya Whitaker, is an American singer and songwriter. Born on October 10, 1979, she is known for her unique musical style and emotive singing voice. Mya achieved significant success in the R&B music scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s, with her albums 'Shy Girl' and 'Mya' achieving commercial success. more

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