The Mila J Connection

The Mila J Connection.

The Mila J Connection - It may seem as if the "Smoke, Drink, Break Up" songstress stormed onto the scene in 2014, but Mila J is no industry newbie. Her start behind the scenes and sharing the spotlight helped her forge a connection with some of our favorite artists. Here's a breakdown. (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

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The Mila J Connection - It may seem as if the "Smoke, Drink, Break Up" songstress stormed onto the scene in 2014, but Mila J is no industry newbie. Her start behind the scenes and sharing the spotlight helped her forge a connection with some of our favorite artists. Here's a breakdown. (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

Jhené Aiko - “The Worst” had a conflicted Jhené Aiko breaking down and acknowledging that she has to get out of a bad relationship… but just being unable to. It goes like that sometimes, Jhené (Photo: Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

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Jhené Aiko  - Mila J is the older sister of Jhené Aiko. The two are five years apart in age. (Photo: Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

"Diamonds and Pearls" - Mila J started her career as a dancer and in 1991 appeared in the video for Prince's "Diamonds and Pearls."(Photo: Paisley Park Records)

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"Diamonds and Pearls" - Mila J started her career as a dancer and in 1991 appeared in the video for Prince's "Diamonds and Pearls."(Photo: Paisley Park Records)

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Immature Days - Another one of Mila J's first big dancing gigs was with the group Immature. She was one of the group's tour dancers.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect)

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Immature Days - Another one of Mila J's first big dancing gigs was with the group Immature. She was one of the group's tour dancers.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect)

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Girl Groups  - Mila J became a solo artist out of neccessity. She had stints with girl groups Gyrl and Dame Four. Both groups disbanded shortly after their formation. (Photos from left: The Ultimate Group, Inc,MCA Records)

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Girl Groups  - Mila J became a solo artist out of neccessity. She had stints with girl groups Gyrl and Dame Four. Both groups disbanded shortly after their formation. (Photos from left: The Ultimate Group, Inc,MCA Records)

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M.I.L.A. EP  - After failed attempts with girl groups and the shevling of her would-be debut album Split Personalities in 2006, Mila J released M.I.L.A (Made in Los Angeles) on October 14, 2014. (Photos from left: Josh Brasted/Getty Images, WENN.com, John Ricard / BET,Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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M.I.L.A. EP  - After failed attempts with girl groups and the shevling of her would-be debut album Split Personalities in 2006, Mila J released M.I.L.A (Made in Los Angeles) on October 14, 2014. (Photos from left: Josh Brasted/Getty Images, WENN.com, John Ricard / BET,Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

More Marques - Mila was not only a dancer for Immature, but after the group disbanded, she and Marques Houston remained friends. Today, the two are best friends and Houston is one of Mila's vocal producers.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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More Marques - Mila was not only a dancer for Immature, but after the group disbanded, she and Marques Houston remained friends. Today, the two are best friends and Houston is one of Mila's vocal producers.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

Trey Songz: November 28 - The "Na Na" crooner hits the big 3-0!(Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Trigga Connection - In late summer, rumors began to swirl that Mila J was coupled up with R&B hearthrob Trey Songz. Although the two have remained tight-lipped about the nature of their relationship, sightings of the duo have kept everyone talking. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)