Jonny Yerrell Explained

Jonny Yerrell
Alias:Jay Mya
Birth Place:Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, rapper
Instrument:Vocals
Label:Universal Music (2010–2011)

Jonny Yerrell (born 18 October 1985 in Rotherham), is the frontman and songwriter with the band The Reytons.[1] [2] [3]

Jay Mya

As a solo artist operating under the name Jay Mya, Yerrell released his debut single in 2011 called "Chasing Rainbows", which peaked at number 124[4] in the national singles chart, in a year in which he supported Professor Green on tour.[5] He followed this track up with the Chance To Fail EP which featured the tracks "Let Me Know", "Break Out", "Catch Me " and "Need You", with the last track being based around a sample of "Finally" by Kings of Tomorrow featuring Julie McKnight.[6]

The Reytons

After releasing a number of singles under different aliases, Yerrell formed The Reytons in 2017 with guitarist Joe O'Brien, bassist Lee Holland and drummer Jamie Todd.[7] [8] Their EP May Seriously Harm You and Others Around You[9] charted at number 27, on the Official Charts Top 40 Album chart, in March 2021.[10] This was followed by Kids Off The Estate in November 2021, their full length debut,[11] which reached number 11 in the albums chart.[12] [13] [14]

Discography

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positions
UK
Indie
[15]
"Chasing Rainbows"201115
"Safe at Last"201420

Notes and References

  1. Web site: REYTONS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com.
  2. Web site: 'Steel City Kits', Admiral's New Bundle For The Reytons In 2022 - KRIMY. 30 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Q&A: Catching up with The Reytons. Rotherham Advertiser . subscription . Michael . Upton . 10 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Charts analysis: The Reytons score first No.1 album Analysis Music Week . 2023-06-28 . www.musicweek.com.
  5. http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/ep-review-jay-mya-chance-to-fail/
  6. http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/ep-review-jay-mya-chance-to-fail/
  7. Web site: The Reytons | Fred Perry UK. www.fredperry.com.
  8. News: Winwood . Ian . 2023-02-02 . The band who beat Taylor Swift to the top of the charts – without leaving Yorkshire . en-GB . The Telegraph . 2023-06-28 . 0307-1235.
  9. Web site: E.P Review: The Reytons - May Seriously Harm You and Others Around You. 19 February 2021.
  10. Web site: may seriously harm you and others around | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com.
  11. Web site: NEWS: Stockton Calling announce KU Bar headliner | NARC. | Reliably Informed | Music and Creative Arts News for Newcastle and the North East. narcmagazine.com.
  12. Web site: kids off the estate | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com.
  13. Web site: Review: The Reytons. Exposed. Magazine. 8 November 2021.
  14. Web site: The Reytons 'Kids Off The Estate' : album review. Mark. Wilson. 15 November 2021.
  15. Web site: Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company. Officialcharts.com. 16 May 2020.

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