The Biz With D: Interview w/ Ashanti x Mya x Jackie Christie

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actor and author Ashanti is a native of Glen Cove, Long Island. Ashanti burst onto the music scene with her 2002 smash hit, self-titled debut album "Ashanti." It landed the #1 spot on both the Billboard Top 200 and R&B album charts, selling a whopping 504,593 units in its first week. Her first week showing set a SoundScan record as the most albums sold by any debut female artist in the chart's history, granting her a spot on Guinness World Records.  With her hit song, "Foolish," Ashanti also secured the #1 top spot on SIX Billboard charts simultaneously, including Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Airplay, The Billboard 200, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks, Hot 100 Airplay, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Hot 100!  "Foolish" stayed on the Billboard charts for 11 consecutive weeks.  She made Billboard history by having her first three chart entries land in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time.

Grammy Award Winning Artist Mýa, is celebrating 16 years in the entertainment industry as an internationally known, respected singer, songwriter, producer, dancer/choreographer, designer, actress, activist and philanthropist. Mýa released her self-titled, double platinum, debut album, Mýa, in 1998.  The album launched the then 18-year-old Mýa into the fabric of pop-culture.  Mýa featured the massively successful singles “It’s All About Me,” “Movin On” and “My First Night With You” “Ghetto Superstar” & “Take Me There.” In 2000, Mýa released her second double platinum album, Fear of Flying, featuring the hits “Case of the Ex”, “Free” and “Best of Me.” Mýa has just completed her first sci-fi film in Los Angeles, CA & is currently in the recording her new album.