Jonny Yerrell
Jay Mya | |
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| Birth name | Jonathan Yerrell |
| Also known as | Jonny Yerrell |
| Born | 18 October 1985 (age 39) Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | R&B, dance, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Universal Music (2010–2011) |
| Website | www |
Jay Mya (born Jonathan Yerrell, 18 October 1985 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England), also known as Jonny Yerrell, is a British singer / songwriter. His genre of music varies from R&B, pop, grime and hip hop. In February 2015 Jay became the frontman of the South Yorkshire band Kid 85.[1] The band had a viral hit in 2015 with their controversial debut track "X78"[2] a track that shows a love/hate relationship to their hometowns of Rotherham, Doncaster & Sheffield. The track has been downloaded and shared across social media sites numerous times. Racking up thousands of views per platform.
He charted at number 15 in the UK Indie Charts in August 2011 with his single "Chasing Rainbows"[3] released through his own independent record label Drunken Boy Records.[4]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Single details | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Indie Charts | ||||
| 2011 | "Chasing Rainbows" |
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15[3] | - |
| 2014 | "Safe at Last" | Formats: digital download | 20 | – |
References
- ^ "The Official KID 85 Website!". Kid 85. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "KID 85 – X78 (Music Video)". YouTube. 15 February 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ [1]
External links
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