Jay sets his sights on chart success: WATCH

A FRESH faced performer from Rotherham who has shared the stage with top recording artist Tynchy Stryder, is now hoping to land his very own number one hit record.

By Naumaan Farooq

Published 21st Oct 2010, 16:49 BST

Updated 11th Jan 2017, 00:33 BST

Jay Mya, also known as Jonathan Yerrella, is a singer/songwriter from Bramley, who is releasing his debut single 'In The Morning' next month after landing a record deal with Agency Global Records.

Jay talks to Naumaan Farooq about songwriting, Tinchy and his plans for the future- See next week’s Advertiser.

Former Winterhill School pupil Jay describes his music as a mix of pop, dance, RnB and modern-day grime, using the likes of Calvin Harris as inspiration.

In 2006, Jay independently released his debut album 'Playing The Fool' and he later started his own label, Drunken Boy Records.

Since then he has supported the likes of The Courteeners and the Kaiser Chiefs and last year appeared on Tinchy Stryder’s UK tour.

Rotherham Bramley