May-a

Maya Cumming (born 2001), known professionally as May-a (stylised as MAY-A

On 2 February 2022, Cumming was featured on the single "Say Nothing", a collaboration with Australian electronic musician and producer Flume.

Early life May-a grew up in Sydney, but moved to Byron in 2010. She moved back to Sydney age 13. While living in Byron Bay she competed in songwriting competitions, and performed street busking around the ages of 11 to 14. She started out posting videos on YouTube under the username Heyit'smaya.

Prior to discovering her attraction to women, May-a stated she was in a "super awkward" relationship with a boy that inspired her song "Apricots".

Career May-a released her debut single "Fools Paradise" in September 2019. This was followed by "All Girls Aren't the Same", which is a twist of Juice WRLD's "All Girls Are the Same" and is a song about how women should know their worth, everyone is an individual with different quirks."

In 2021, May-A signed with Atlantic Records in the United States. In 2021, she signed with Atlantic Records in the US ahead of her debut EP, Don’t Kiss Ur Friends

May-a topped Triple J Hottest 100, 2022 with a feature on Australian musician Flume's song "Say Nothing". The song was also featured in the 2022 Netflix show Heartbreak High.

Following a period of recording between Australia and Los Angeles, in June 2023, May-a released "Lola" and announced her second EP Analysis Paralysis.

May-A split from Atlantic in late 2024, referencing "many compromises" on the Analysis Paralysis EP.

Released: 20 February 2026

Released: 6 August 2021 Label: Sony (194399351314) Formats: digital download, streaming 31

Released: 1 September 2023

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As featured artist +List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album AUS NZHot USDance "Say Nothing" 2022 16 5 12 ARIA: 2× Platinum RMNZ: Gold Palaces

Awards and nominations AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. 2023 "Say Nothing" (with Flume) Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single APRA Awards The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.

Song of the Year

Most Performed Dance/ Electronic Work of the Year

Emerging Songwriter of the Year

"Sweat You Out My System" by May-a (Maya Cumming p.k.a. May-a, Robby De Sá) Most Performed Alternative Work ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Best Pop Release

Song of the Year Best Video 2023 Murli Dhir for May-a – "Lola" Best Video

J Awards The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005. 2022 "Say Nothing" by Flume featuring Maya (directed by Michael Hili) Australian Video of the Year Rolling Stone Australia Awards The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year. 2022 May-a Best New Artist

Vanda and Young Global Songwriting competition The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009. 2021 "Time I Love to Waste" Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

"(I'm Here for The) Girls"