A classic pop song can be familiar to one person and completely new to another. A family playlist, a cover performance or a film scene may provide the first introduction. The age of a recording does not determine when it becomes part of your own listening.
Hear a familiar song freshly
Try noticing a detail you usually overlook, such as a backing part or the way the final chorus changes. You can also compare a cover with the recording you already know, appreciating the different choices without needing to rank them.
Make space beside the classics
A playlist does not have to choose between established favourites and emerging artists. Add an original song you have not heard before and let it sit alongside the music you already enjoy. Mayia's catalogue offers one route into new listening, while her cover videos show another way a singer can engage with existing songs.
Explore Mayia’s performances and covers on YouTube or read My Story to get to know the artist behind the music.