Unfortunately, that label came across some hard times, and she was released from her contract. Not letting that get her down, she joined forces with Strong Foundation & Co., Papi Hey of 2 Gran Productions, Shazam X of Ugly Face Productions, Chethan Music, and Major Moves Recording Studios. Milyssa felt that being more involved in the creative process would expand her horizons and evolve her innate skills.
Milyssa gives a new spin to the title "Pop Artist." Her voice has a definite edge and is powerful and soulful with a dynamic range. Milyssa's CD has a song for anyone and everyone—from Pop to Rock, to Club Bangers, all the way to Hip Hop collaborations. Her approach continues to be versatile as she expands her talents and thinks outside the box.
Milyssa is always open to performing at a variety of different venues. The venues she has performed at include Sweet Auburn Festival, the Rialto Theater, Athens Pride, South GA Pride, GA Equality, Under the Rainbow Athens, UGA, Piedmont Park, Smith's Olde Bar, Jungle, and Center Stage, and more. Her stage shows are widely known for consisting of vibrant energy and personality that you will remember. Milyssa has opened for B5, Kilo Ali, Faith Evans, Mykko Montana, Donnell Jones, and the Rich Kidz. Additionally, she has been featured on Keeping it 1K with Love and Hip Hop Atlanta's own Lil Scrappy.
Over the years, Milyssa has won numerous awards, such as the AUMA Radio Best Female Vocalist (2015), Straight Ally 2014 for Meak Productions, Akademia Music Awards for Best Pop four times (2014/2016), Poze Records Best Music Video (April 2014), and Follow Because I am Hot (Hot Block Magazine, 2013).
Knowing no limitations, Milyssa has been intensely active in community fundraisers for many years—some of which include: People TV, The Shepherd's House, Rainbow House, 500 Songs for Kids, WOW Ministries, International Women of H.O.P.E. and Sosyete Koukouy of Atlanta. Milyssa's music has been featured on R&B Divas/TV One, UEFA (Union of European Football Association), and Sounds of the Underground (Pilot Tv show). Her song "Fierce and Fabulous" was chosen to be featured and filmed for WOW Ministries' domestic violence project. You can also find her music on Coast to Coast mixtapes Pop, We Workin, and Makin Moves mixtapes. Milyssa's latest song with Latin Hip Hop artist Raxiel Sinz, "Can't lose your Love," was featured on Thisis50 and had over 20K hits on Vevo.
Most recent accomplishments include Milyssa performing on the most significant stage of her career in 2023 at the Centennial Olympic Park for the first-ever GA Talent Music Showcase for Look Up Atlanta. The event was live on Atlanta News First/Peachtree Tv as well. She was featured on Savile Row's "Night Fever" with Open Mike Eagle and Chubb Rock. On July 14th, Milyssa dropped her single "Over Reactive," produced by Papi Hey, mixed and mastered by Keith Kosmopolis.