Mýa on Self-Love, Independence & Reinvention

Keke sits down with the Grammy winner to talk “Ghetto Superstar,” “Case of the Ex,” “My Love Is Like…Wo,” her new album Retrospect, and the story behind her last-minute tour with Brandy and Monica. Mýa also reflects on how Prince inspired her creatively and influenced her journey toward becoming an independent artist and what she says to anyone claiming she “fell off.” Plus, Mýa and Keke get real about self-love, relationships, and redefining happily ever after. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Pre-Show Pull-Up 08:12 DC Roots & Go-Go Influence 11:51 Getting Signed as a Teen 19:09 “Ghetto Superstar,” “Lady Marmalade” & Grammy Wins 25:22 The “Chicago” Audition Story 28:44 Getting Emotional At Her Younger Voice 31:32 Album Leaks & Creative Control 43:17 How Prince Inspired Mya 47:19 Marrying Yourself 55:20 Last-Minute Tour with Brandy & Monica 01:01:24 New Album Retrospect 01:08:30 GAME: Vibe or Superlative Watch More Baby, this is Keke Palmer episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdcezJ2sNeAsmBTdorccSanHejdXRLGC2&si=vya1EmI8LKEcOQDk Follow Baby, this is Keke Palmer on social: https://www.instagram.com/kekepalmerpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@kekepalmerpodcast Follow Keke on social: https://www.instagram.com/keke https://www.twitter.com/KekePalmer https://www.facebook.com/kekepalmer https://www.tiktok.com/@kekepalmer Connect with Wondery: https://wondery.com/shows/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ https://facebook.com/WonderyMedia https://twitter.com/WonderyMedia https://instagram.com/WonderyMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@wonderymedia About the Show: Keke Palmer has questions, and she’s not afraid to ask them. On ‘Baby, this is Keke Palmer,’ Keke sits down with artists, actors, entrepreneurs, experts, and creators shaping culture. These aren’t just promo stops or viral moments. They’re honest, layered conversations about identity, relationships, reinvention, success, and growth. Pop culture moves fast. Opinions move faster. But nuance takes time, and that’s what Keke makes space for. Because culture is more than a headline. It’s a reflection of who we are. And baby… this show holds up the mirror. New episodes every Tuesday. #kekepalmer #podcast #wondery