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Mya Singleton

Music Writer

Mya Singleton is a freelance music journalist and social strategist based in the Bay Area, with experience covering R&B and hip-hop. Her reporting has appeared in several publications including Yardbarker, The Sports Fan Journal, AXS, and Hollywood Unlocked. With a career spanning over ten years, she’s covered concerts across the West Coast and interviewed some of the entertainment industry’s leading figures including Anderson .Paak, Nonstop Da Hitman, Laurieann Gibson, and Floyd Mayweather. You can find her talking about all things music and sports on Twitter at @MyaMelody7.  

EXPERTISE:

R&B, Hip-Hop

20 essential songs about the environment and nature

People are constantly being fed with information on how to save the environment. Whether that means traveling responsibly, eating sustainably, donating to charity, or reducing waste, people can apply different strategies for reducing their impact and fighting against climate change.

Just for kicks: 20 memorable songs about shoes

From Nancy Sinatra to Amy Winehouse, here is a list of songs referencing different kinds of footwear. 

Rise and shine: 20 awesome songs to wake up to

Get ready to seize the day and start your morning off right with these 20 tracks.

30 tracks with the potential to be the song of the summer 2023

While the song of the summer isn't crowned until September, there are plenty of early contenders that are worth monitoring.

20 songs to celebrate dads on Father's Day

As the years go on, sometimes people find it difficult to think of different ways to celebrate and honor their father figures on Father's Day. Maybe people think their dads already have every possible gift they could ever want, or sometimes people have a hard time expressing their appreciation with words to their dads.

25 songs that make for the perfect Mother's Day playlist

As people come up with ideas and activities to celebrate their moms on this special day, artists have given fans a number of songs to also help express their love and gratitude to moms everywhere.

What are the 20 must-see concerts of 2023?

Although fans are still waiting on official tour announcements from artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna, 2023 is already gearing up as an epic year for live music.

Which songs are turning 25 in 2023?

At the time, hip-hop was becoming more popular, boy bands were all the rage, the MP3 portable player was the newest tech gadget, and MTV premiered its video countdown series Total Request Live.

Which albums are turning 25 in 2023?

Let's revisit 1998 and check out these albums that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

25 songs with a person's name in the title

Whether it's a friend, partner, relative, or stranger, anyone could be an artist's muse, to the point of even getting a song named after them. Here are 25 songs that feature a person's name in the title. 

20 songs with 'rain' in the title

From tearjerkers to dance tracks, here are 20 notable songs referencing rain. 

20 artists to watch in 2023

Whether it's gaining a viral hit song on TikTok, being a songwriter for other artists, performing on a TV competition show, or engaging with fans on social media — several avenues could help kickstart an artist's career to another level. Here is a list of 20 buzzing artists to watch in 2023. 

The 25 best R&B albums of 2022

From Usher's Las Vegas residency being the hottest show in town to Steve Lacy's tour selling out in mere minutes during the presale and fans finally getting their wish of a new SZA album, the proof is right there that R&B is still thriving. In no particular order, here are 25 of the best R&B albums that dropped this year.

The 25 best hip-hop albums of 2022

From newcomers blazing their trails to veteran artists reclaiming their place on rap's Mount Rushmore, here are 25 of the best hip-hop albums released this year.

Say goodbye to 2022 with this playlist

Whether fans needed the perfect song for a TikTok video or to round out a party playlist, there were plenty of selections for any mood or moment. Here are 25 of the best songs that defined 2022. 

20 songs you didn’t know were written by other artists

It's no secret that music artists don't always write their own songs. Some artists started their careers as songwriters for other musicians before their singing careers took flight. Here are 20 songs written by other big names in the music industry.  

20 songs with a state in the title

From having a "New York State of Mind" to boasting about "California Girls," here are 20 songs that mention a state in the title. 

20 songs about being independent

Whether that means moving away from home or coming out of a relationship, artists have often released songs that reflect self-reliance and self-sufficiency. Here are 20 songs that can put any listener in an independent mindset.

20 songs about traveling

Artists have often expressed their desire for traveling and adventure in their music. Here are 20 songs to help fill anyone's wanderlust mindset. 

20 songs with 'beautiful' in the title

It's the type of word that evokes the feeling of awe or amazement when people see something special or unique. Here are 20 songs with "beautiful" mentioned in the title. 

20 songs with 'dream' in the title

Sometimes a dream can be something that one needs to think that anything is possible. Here are 20 songs that speak to people's visions and hopefully spark their goals. 

25 best songs written by Diane Warren

Her songwriting has transcended sounds across rock, pop, and R&B — garnering nine No. 1s and 32 top-10 hits. Even music lovers unfamiliar with her name recognize plenty of her hit songs. Here are 25 of the best songs written by the hitmaker. 

20 songs with December in the title

Granted, fans can always count on artists to release songs in the spirit of the holidays. However, some artists release songs that highlight the month differently. Here is a list of songs that should be on every December playlist. 

25 songs with 'dance' in the title

While some songs hold lyrical content about actually dancing, other songs tend to have deeper meanings. From ballads to uptempo tracks, here are 25 songs that can encourage listeners to do a little two-step.

25 songs with 'baby' in the title

Romantic partners have often used "baby" as an affectionate term of endearment. No wonder artists have applied the term to their music about love and relationships.