Jonny Yerrell

Jonny Yerrell (born 18 October 1985 in Rotherham), who formerly used the stage name Jay Mya, is the frontman and songwriter with the band The Reytons.[1][2][3]

Jonny Yerrell
Also known asJay Mya
Born18 October 1985 (1985-10-18) (age 38)
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsUniversal Music (2010–2011)

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

References
  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. 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. "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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