Maya Cumming (born 2001), known professionally as MAY-A (stylised in all caps), is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales.
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. Whilst 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 toured with Wafia and signed with Sony Music Australia in 2020.
Her debut EP, Don't Kiss Ur Friends, was released on 6 August 2021. The EP debuted at number 31 on the ARIA Charts.
In January 2023, May-A released "Sweat You Out My System".
May-a topped Triple J Hottest 100, 2022 with a feature on Australian musician Flume's song "Say Nothing".
