Mya - My Bra

She wanted to help not only her mom battle cancer, but women everywhere, especially younger ones who may not realize they're at risk too.

R&B singer Mya recently recorded a song with a different kind of title. It's called "My Bra." What prompted her to perform this particular tune? The artist knows firsthand how important a "bra" (a source of strength and support) can be to women suffering from breast cancer. The singer was a "bra" to her mother, who was diagnosed with the disease in 1998. "A bra is an example or metaphor of someone lifting you up and being your support system through a very trying time," she says. "It's someone who knows communication is key. Listening to any issues and helping to resolve them. Visiting the hospital or other simple things like making a card for them instead of buying one." (Her song "My Bra" is featured in the Lifetime Original Movie "Matters of Life and Dating," premiering October 22 at 9 pm et/pt. It's about a young woman dealing with breast cancer and finding Mr. Right at the same time.)

SOURCE: http://www.lifetimetv.com/community/portraits/portrait/mya-singing-survivors?...

Mya's mother: Theresa Harrison is now cancer-free

The "My Bra" song: "It's very uplifting. I love the vibe. It's something I've never really done before musically. It sort of has a country feel to it. There are lots of guitars on the track too. I really, really like it."

Her advice: The National Breast Cancer Foundation is one organization that Mya recommends contacting to get involved in the fight against breast cancer

Key to supporting someone with breast cancer: "Give your time, and really be there to listen."

Other advocacy work: Her foundation in Washington, D.C., the Mya Arts and Tech Foundation, is a summer program that teaches kids about technology and the performing and visual arts

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[DizzyDmoney1]

awe thank u Star! I feel so loved!

[088LATENIGHT]

beautiful and strong lyrics!!!

[starrdaprincess06]

I love this video I like the fact you put the clips from that movie in here. Thank U for supporting us... People with cancer... THANK U!!!!

[hahs4]

this song is genius and i have to applaud kara for writing/singing it

ilove both version but i think karas more dramatic and emotional

nd hats that movie can anyone tell me

[Mercy12]

★★★★★ If you like Mya then you'll like ALEX YOUNG's new single "Government Name" (Official First Single) Check it out!!! ★★★★★

[sdcool07]

people can never just listen to the song, they have to compare...lol

[morgan53600253]

Kara DioGuardi wrote this song!

Her version is WAY better!

[stenehjem1]

damn i love mya i wish i could marry her

[Iittlegalah]

its a song

[Vannapooh123]

i love this song.

[lKiiara]

This song is beauiful and its the truth...it puts tears in my eyes