Major Myjah


Major Myjah is a Jamaican-American singer-songwriter and musician. He has collaborated with artists that include Usher, Asher Roth, and Pi'erre Bourne among others. 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 and his mother CJae is a talent manager in the Caribbean. He was raised in Jamaica and Miami, Florida. Myjah is his birth name but he was called "Major" by Freddie McGregor which he uses as his moniker.

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, 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. He released his first single, "My Sunshine," at the age of 13. The song received radio play in Europe, Asia, and Jamaica.
In 2015, he released the single "Trouble". 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." He was featured on the song "Upholstery" on the 2017 Damian Marley album Stony Hill, which won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. In 2018, he was featured on the singles "ATA", "Birthday", and "Say What U Want" on Usher's album A.
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. In 2024, Myjah signed to the record label Roc Nation and also released the single "Exes." Reshma Mathursingh.

Discography

Extended plays

  • 2015, ''Trouble''

    Singles

Solo artist
YearTitleRef
2024"Exes"
2024"Trying"

Collaborations
YearTitleRoleRef
2023"Summer Too Hot"Lyrics on Chris Brown single
2023"Vlad TV"Lyrics on 2 Chainz single
2019"Track Meet"Lyrics on Damian Lillard single
2017"Upholstery"Lyrics on Damian Marley single
2017"Bad Lil Vibe"Lyrics on Kid Ink single
2014"Last of the Flohicans"Featured in the video for Asher Roth single

Awards and nominations