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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

Cash in, cash out: 25 songs about money

From Gwen Stefani's "Rich Girl" to Donna Summer's "She Works Hard for the Money," here are 25 songs about the almighty dollar. 

20 songs about gratitude

Sometimes words of thanks don't always come easy to people, but luckily, many artists have created songs to help them express their appreciation. Here are 20 songs that can help put listeners in a grateful mood. 

Strike a pose: 20 songs about fashion

From people wearing luxury brands to showing off their best club attire, here are 20 songs sure to make any listener feel good about their fashion sense. 

25 iconic songs produced by The Neptunes

With such an expansive catalog, The Neptunes changed the course of hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Here's a look back at some of their best production work. 

25 iconic songs produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Their hits have pushed them to the top of multiple Billboard charts, won Grammy Awards, and helped them earn a spot in the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. Jam and Lewis have an extensive catalog, but here are some of the best tunes created by the legendary duo. 

25 of the best R&B songs written by Missy Elliott

In addition to her own iconic discography, she's provided her songwriting prowess to some of the biggest names in music. No wonder she became the first female MC to be inducted into the illustrious Songwriters Hall of Fame.

25 iconic songs produced by Timbaland

These are just 25 of the iconic songs produced by Timbaland.

20 iconic songs written by The-Dream

The-Dream knows how to bring the best out of any artist. It's no wonder he's self-proclaimed as the "Radio Killa." Here are 20 songs penned by The-Dream to celebrate his illustrious songwriting career. 

20 iconic songs produced by Diddy

There is no doubt that Sean "Diddy" Combs is one of the most dominant figures in the entertainment industry. He helped launch the career of other artists and helped shape hip-hop and R&B during the '90s and the 2000s. Here are some of the best songs that received the Diddy touch. 

The quintessential Kanye West playlist

Kanye has continued producing for some of the biggest names in music while also releasing his own hit records. Here are the essential tracks for any Kanye West playlist. 

20 producers that changed the R&B game

From creating chart-topping hits to breaking ground with sub-genres, here is a list of some of the most innovative R&B producers.

20 songs about living life to the fullest

Life can be crazy, wild, difficult, beautiful, and everything else. As people try their best to navigate life, it sometimes takes the right music to motivate them to make the most of it. Here are 20 tunes to inspire you to live life to the fullest.

20 iconic hip-hop party anthems

Hip-hop's inception came from house parties hosted in the Bronx in the1970s. Check out these 20 notable hip-hop songs that are sure to get any party started.

20 songs that represent Los Angeles

No matter how one may feel about the Southern California city, Los Angeles has always inspired musicians to tell stories about it—the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The essential Alicia Keys playlist

From "Fallin'" to an "Empire State of Mind," here are 25 songs that every Alicia Keys fan should have in rotation. 

20 notable songs about school life

Whether you're starting a new school year, or simply find yourself reminiscing about simpler times, here are 20 songs that highlight school life. 

Ones we can depend on: 25 songs about friendships

True friends are always there for you in your time of need. Someone you can laugh with, cry with, party with, travel with—but more importantly, someone you can count on.

25 songs with “happy” in the title

From love to heartbreak, to dreams, to nights out, here is a list of songs that reflect different aspects of this emotion. 

20 of the best live R&B and hip-hop albums

Hearing the crowd cheer, listening to an artist's commentary, and being amazed by the musicianship all makes for a solid live experience. Here is a list of some of the best live R&B and hip-hop albums to date. 

It takes two: 25 of the best R&B duets

Artists have always joined forces throughout music history, but there's something special about the R&B duet. There's a magical symmetry between two

20 Black artists who deserve a documentary

Over the last few years, fans have watched documentaries on music legends such as Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, and many more. Here is a list of Black artists that should tell their life stories in a documentary format. 

25 of the best rap-sung collaborations

Whether it was a rapper spitting a verse on a singer's track, or a singer lending vocals on a rapper's hook, the synergy between hip-hop and R&B has always been undeniable.

Summer jams: 25 songs that are synonymous with the season

There are certain songs that always get people ready for summertime. Here is a list of songs that should be on every summer playlist. 

The living is easy: 25 songs to heat up summer 2022

Although the sizzling season just started, here are 25 songs splashing their way into the conversation for song of the summer.

20 R&B and hip-hop concerts to attend in 2022

A jam session through a listener's headphones is one thing, but the energy from a live performance is unmatched.