Mya began her career as a dancer with the traveling group T.W.A. (Tappers With Attitude). In fact, the teenage Mya was such a good dancer that she preformed solo at the Kennedy Center. Eventually, Mya decided to try singing and found success with the help of all people, Ol' Dirty Bastard. ODB, Pras, and Mya would collaborate on the hit song Ghetto Superstar that would ignite Mya's singing career.