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Revision as of 18:54, 17 June 2024

Byron Messia
Birth nameDylan Byron
Born (2000-04-10) April 10, 2000 (age 24)
Kingston, Jamaica
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Labels

Dylan Byron (born April 10, 2000), known professionally as Byron Messia, is a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He gained mainstream recognition following the commercial release of his single "Talibans" in 2023. The song spawned a remix featuring Burna Boy, which peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[1]

Early life

Byron Messia was born in Jamaica, but his family relocated to Saint Kitts and Nevis when he was just two months old.[2] He developed an interest in music during his teenage years and began recording songs at the age of 15.[3] In a statement, Messia reflected on his upbringing, acknowledging the support of his adoptive family: "I was fortunate to be adopted by a loving and caring family, who prioritized my well-being and showed me love and support. My aunts, uncles, and extended family were all instrumental in my growth and development, providing a nurturing environment that fostered my passion for music."[4]

Career

Byron Messia's music career began with the release of his debut single "Living Good" in 2019, which served as the seventh single from his debut project Different Perspectives.[5] This was followed by the singles "Wait On You" and "Fantastic", released the next year.[6] In 2021, Messia released the singles "Last Forever" on January 1, "Most Hated" on March 22, and "Who?" on May 13, featuring RAW, Tuggy, Tuggis, and others. This marked his first collaboration with other artists.[7][8] The following year, Messia released the singles "Far" on February 18, "Ride or Die" in March, "Gone Too Soon" in August, "12 AM Freestyle" in September, and "Mhmm" in December.[9]

On January 30, 2023, Messia released the single "Talibans",[10] which peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.[11] The song served as the tenth single from his album No Love, released the same day. No Love, debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The single "Talibans" was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and Music Canada (MC), denoting sales of over 400,000 units in the United Kingdom and 40,000 units in Canada, respectively.[12][13] On May 25, 2023, Byron signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, marking a significant milestone in his career.[14] A remix of "Talibans", renamed as "Talibans II", was released on July 20, 2023, featuring Burna Boy and served as the second single from Burna's seventh studio album I Told Them... (2023).[15][16] It peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand Hot Singles.[17] He released the single "Mad Dawgs" on September 22, 2023,[18] and followed it up with "La La" featuring Suarez in December 2023.[19]

On March 27, 2024, Byron released "Head Chaage", featuring Squash, the first single of the year.[20] A music video accompanied the single, released two days later.[21] He subsequently released "Cyah Trust People" on April 19 and "Tricenarian" featuring Alkadon. On May 19, he was featured on Alkadon's single "Bad Bitch". Additionally, on June 13, he released "Choppa" featuring American rapper Lil Baby, produced by Jamaican producer Rvssian and Dinay Beats.[22]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
No Love 8

As lead artist

List of singles showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
"Talibans" 2023 99 No Love

References

  1. ^ Dani, Mallick (February 23, 2024). "Byron Messia's 'Talibans' Certified Gold In The UK". Dance Hall Mag. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. ^ TiVo, Staff. "Byron Messia Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Romaine, Brown (May 14, 2023). "Hard work reaps success: Byron Messia's breakthrough". Kaboom. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Paul Meara, September 25, 2023 "From Dancehall Sensation to International Star: Byron Messia's Rise to Fame", BET, The dancehall artist shares his story of being an adopted child from Jamaica, his musical roots in St. Kitts and Nevis."
  5. ^ Clash Music (May 27, 2023). "Building A New Genre: Byron Messia Interviewed". Clash. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  6. ^ S.Y. (October 20, 2023). "Byron Messia Is Bringing a Different Sound to the Game". Bleu Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Dylan Andrews (October 5, 2023). "In the Lab with Byron Messia". Office Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Joseph JP Patterson (September 27, 2023). "ON A LEVEL: Byron Messia". Complex Networks. Complex UK. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Callender, Brandon (May 25, 2023). "The Rap Report: Don't sleep on these song of the summer 2023 candidates". The Fader. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Nattoo, Michael (May 22, 2023). "Byron Messia On 'Talibans' And His Meteoric Rise In Music". Dancehall Mag. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Kevin, Jackson (August 3, 2023). "Byron Messia's Talibans enters Billboard Hot 100 chart". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Dani, Mallick (September 30, 2023). "Byron Messia's 'Talibans' Certified Gold In Canada". Dance Hall Mag. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Donovan, Watkis (September 30, 2023). "Historic Achievement: 'Talibans' Becomes First Trap Dancehall Song Certified Gold in Canada". World Music Views. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  14. ^ Kevin Jackson (May 25, 2023). "Byron Messia signs with Interscope". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  15. ^ Okon, Wongo (July 20, 2023). "Burna Boy Travels To Jamaica To Remix Byron Messia's Summer Hit With 'Talibans II'". Uproxx. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  16. ^ Emily, Zemler (July 21, 2023). "Hear Burna Boy Join Byron Messia for Vibe-Laden Single 'Talibans II'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  17. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 31, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Will Schube (September 23, 2023). "Byron Messia Returns With 'Mad Dawgs'". Udiscover. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  19. ^ AT (December 1, 2024). "Byron Messia Continues His Rise to Dancehall Stardom with "La La"". Audible Treats. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  20. ^ Stevian Francis (March 29, 2024). "Squash, Byron Messia release "HEAD CHAAGE"". Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  21. ^ "Squash and Byron Messia's 'HEAD CHAAGE' Music Video Offers a Glimpse into 'Gunman' Culture". March 29, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  22. ^ Caroline, Fisher (June 15, 2024). "Byron Messia Teams Up With Lil Baby For Summer-Ready Single "Choppa"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  23. ^ "British certifications – 3 Byron Messia". British Phonographic Industry. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 30 (help) Type 3 Byron Messia in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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