Major Myjah

Major Myjah
OriginJamaica
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano
LabelsRoc Nation
WebsiteOfficial website

Major Myjah is a singer-songwriter and musician. He has collaborated with artists that include Usher, Asher Roth, and Pi'erre Bourne among others.[1] He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2023 for his collaboration with Chris Brown.

Early life

Myjah is the son of Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay Bounty Killer[2] and his mother CJae is a talent manager in the Caribbean.[3] He was raised in Jamaica and Miami.[1] Myjah is his birth name but he was called "Major" by Freddie McGregor which he uses as his moniker.[4]

Career

Myjah began composing songs at the age of four and was performing on stage at the age of nine, including performing with artist Junior Reid,[3] He toured with Ky-Mani Marley and later with Ro James and in his early teens, he also learned how to play the piano and guitar.[3] He released his first single, "My Sunshine," at the age of 13. The song received radio play in Europe, Asia, and Jamaica.[5]

In 2015 he released the single "Trouble."[6] The same year, he released the EP Trouble which was a mix of R&B, hip-hop, and pop. Other singles on the EP including "Chemical Kids," "Disposable," "Walk Away," and "Ground Zero."[7] He was featured on the song "Upholstery" on the 2017 Damian Marley album Stony Hill, which won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.[8] In 2018, he was featured on the singles "ATA," "Birthday," and "Say What U Want on Usher's A album.[citation needed]

Myjah is credited as a songwriter on the 2023 Chris Brown single "Summer Too Hot" which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.[2] In 2024, Myjah signed to the record label Roc Nation[9] and also released the single "Exes."[10]

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Solo artist

Year Title Ref
2024 "Exes" [10]
"Trying" [12]

Collaborations

Year Title Role Ref
2023 "Summer Too Hot" Lyrics on Chris Brown single [2]
"Vlad TV" Lyrics on 2 Chainz single [2]
2019 "Track Meet" Lyrics on Damian Lillard single [13]
2017 "Upholstery" Lyrics on Damian Marley single [citation needed]
"Bad Lil Vibe" Lyrics on Kid Ink single [14]
2014 "Last of the Flohicans" Featured in the video for Asher Roth single [15]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ a b Horvath, Zachary (19 March 2024). "Major Myjah Returns With A Hazy Late-Night Banger "Trying"". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Williams, Natasha. "Bounty's son Major Myjah signs deal with Jay Z". Jamaica Star. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Major, Michael. "Video Major Myjah Shares By Your Side Video". Broadway World.
  4. ^ "Feature Viper Presents Major Myjah". Viper Mag. 8 March 2024.
  5. ^ Daniel, Christopher A. (11 February 2015). "Major Myjah: 17-Year-Old Makes Music That Matters". The Burton Wire. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. ^ Golden, Zara. "Major Myjah Breaks Out With A Swelling Ballad, "Trouble"". The Fader.
  7. ^ John, Manny King (4 September 2015). "Review: Major Myjah's "Trouble" EP". Grungecake.
  8. ^ "Damian Marley Marks His Return With 'Stony Hill' LP". Hypebeast. 21 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Major Myjah in the big leagues". Janaica Observer. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  10. ^ a b Williams, Natasha. "Major Myjah drops new single under Roc Nation label". The Star.
  11. ^ King John, Manny (4 September 2015). "Review: Major Myjah's "Trouble" EP". Grungecake.
  12. ^ Horvath, Zachary (19 March 2024). "Major Myjah Returns With A Hazy Late-Night Banger "Trying"". Hot New Hip Hop.
  13. ^ Ross, Alex. "Listen to Damian Lillard's new album, Big D.O.L.L.A." The Fader.
  14. ^ "7 Series / Kid Ink TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  15. ^ "Asher Roth's 'Last Of The Flohicans' Video Will Trip You Out". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.