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Jonny Yerrell
Also known asJay Mya
Born18 October 1985 (1985-10-18) (age 39)
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper
InstrumentVocals
LabelsUniversal 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

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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

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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

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Singles

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List of solo singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions
UK
Indie
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"Chasing Rainbows" 2011 15
"Safe at Last" 2014 20

References

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  1. ^ "REYTONS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  2. ^ "'Steel City Kits', Admiral's New Bundle For The Reytons In 2022 - KRIMY". 30 April 2022.
  3. ^ Upton, Michael (10 June 2021). "Q&A: Catching up with The Reytons". Rotherham Advertiser.
  4. ^ "Charts analysis: The Reytons score first No.1 album | Analysis | Music Week". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  5. ^ "EP Review: Jay Mya - 'Chance to Fail'". 24 January 2014.
  6. ^ "EP Review: Jay Mya - 'Chance to Fail'". 24 January 2014.
  7. ^ "The Reytons | Fred Perry UK". www.fredperry.com.
  8. ^ Winwood, Ian (2 February 2023). "The band who beat Taylor Swift to the top of the charts – without leaving Yorkshire". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  9. ^ "E.P Review: The Reytons - May Seriously Harm You and Others Around You". 19 February 2021.
  10. ^ "may seriously harm you and others around | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  11. ^ "NEWS: Stockton Calling announce KU Bar headliner | NARC. | Reliably Informed | Music and Creative Arts News for Newcastle and the North East". narcmagazine.com.
  12. ^ "kids off the estate | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  13. ^ Magazine, Exposed (8 November 2021). "Review: The Reytons".
  14. ^ Wilson, Mark (15 November 2021). "The Reytons 'Kids Off The Estate' : album review".
  15. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
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