American pop singer (born 1986)
Musical artist
Mayra Ambriz (born May 21, 1986), known under the mononym Myra , is an American pop singer of a Mexican descent. She is the first Latina artist to sign with Hollywood Records and Walt Disney Records .[ 1] She is best known for her 2001 singles "Dancing in the Street " for Recess: School's Out and "Miracles Happen (When You Believe) " for the film The Princess Diaries .
Career
In 1997, at age 11, Myra released her first album Mensajera del Amór under the name Mayra Caról .[ 2]
In May 2000, Myra signed with Walt Disney Records.[ 3] Her first release under the label was "Magic Carpet Ride", which was released on May 23, 2000 as part of the La Vida Mickey compilation album.[ 3]
In 2001, Myra recorded a cover of Martha and the Vandellas 's "Dancing in the Street " for the soundtrack to the 2001 film Recess: School's Out . The song was later included on her self-titled album Myra which was released on June 26, 2001.[ 4] The first single from the album, "Miracles Happen (When You Believe) ", was also featured in the film The Princess Diaries .[ 5] [ 2] [ 6] In October 2001, Myra made an appearance in the film Max Keeble's Big Move as Chelsea.[ 2] During this time, she toured with Aaron Carter , opening for his 2000-2001 "Party" Tour.[ 7] She was also a featured artist during the Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour .[ 8]
In 2007, Myra was featured on the single "Back to You" by Chicano rapper Veze Skante. The song was included on the compilation album La Costa Nuestra , which also included the Myra track "Get On Your Way". The following year, Myra was featured on "Confessing My Love" by Mal Hablado.
Personal life
In 2011, Myra had a daughter and attended college.[ 2]
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Other appearances
Music videos
External links
References
^ McCormick, Moira (June 24, 2000). "Disney's 1st Teen Signing, Myra, is Aimed at an Older Audience" . Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 8, 128. Retrieved October 23, 2018 .
^ a b c d e f Lakshmin, Deepa. "Before Selena, Demi, and Miley, There Was Myra — Disney's 'First Princess' " . MTV News . Archived from the original on July 14, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2017 .
^ a b "Disney Signs First Teen Pop Act Myra" . MTV News . May 19, 2000. Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Moira, McCormick (July 14, 2001). "Child's Play" . Billboard . p. 81.
^ Myra - CD Album Advance (CD). Beuna Vista Records. 2001. umcf-4465-2. Denotes first single
^ Taylor, Chuck (July 14, 2001). "Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video, and Home Entertainment: Singles" . Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
^ "Myra's Debut Album Set for June 26 on Buena Vista Records" . Legacy Content - Laughing Place . June 21, 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2016 .
^ "Aaron Carter to Headline Radio Disney Tour" . MTV News . August 20, 2001. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2017 .
^ "Heatseekers" . Billboard . January 19, 2002.
^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 198.
International National Artists