Jonny Yerrell (born 18 October 1985 in Rotherham), is the frontman and songwriter with the band The Reytons.[1][2][3]
Jonny Yerrell | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jay Mya |
| Born | 18 October 1985 (age 39) Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Universal Music (2010–2011) |
Jay Mya
editAs 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
editAfter 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
editSingles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| UK Indie [15] | ||
| "Chasing Rainbows" | 2011 | 15 |
| "Safe at Last" | 2014 | 20 |
References
edit- ^ "REYTONS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
- ^ "'Steel City Kits', Admiral's New Bundle For The Reytons In 2022 - KRIMY". 30 April 2022.
- ^ Upton, Michael (10 June 2021). "Q&A: Catching up with The Reytons". Rotherham Advertiser.
- ^ "Charts analysis: The Reytons score first No.1 album | Analysis | Music Week". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "EP Review: Jay Mya - 'Chance to Fail'". 24 January 2014.
- ^ "EP Review: Jay Mya - 'Chance to Fail'". 24 January 2014.
- ^ "The Reytons | Fred Perry UK". www.fredperry.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "E.P Review: The Reytons - May Seriously Harm You and Others Around You". 19 February 2021.
- ^ "may seriously harm you and others around | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
- ^ "NEWS: Stockton Calling announce KU Bar headliner | NARC. | Reliably Informed | Music and Creative Arts News for Newcastle and the North East". narcmagazine.com.
- ^ "kids off the estate | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
- ^ Magazine, Exposed (8 November 2021). "Review: The Reytons".
- ^ Wilson, Mark (15 November 2021). "The Reytons 'Kids Off The Estate' : album review".
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.