Today we’d like to introduce you to Major Myjah.
Hi Major, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
From a young age, it was clear to everyone around me that music was going to be my path. I even got my stage name early on .. I remember asking my uncle, Freddy McGregor, if I could write a song when they were just hanging out in the backyard, and ever since then, they started calling me Major Myjah. Having that moniker so young gave me a clear sense of purpose and identity early in life.
I grew up in Miami, and my mother played a huge role in shaping my journey. She was managing artists and events in the Caribbean scene, so I was exposed to high-level artistry and industry from an early age. She never put fake instruments around me .. it was always a real guitar, a real piano. The moment my fingers could wrap around a guitar neck, I’d retreat to my room to figure things out, even without knowing much. That early connection to real music made it a tangible, living thing for me, and it sparked my desire to write songs for myself.
Not to mention, my father being Bounty Killer set a huge tone in my life even before I fully understood it. I didn’t grow up closely around him, but his legacy is the backdrop to my story. People who knew him had ultimate respect, and that opened a few doors for me early. But I’ve always prided myself on leading with my talent first and honing that until it was something people respected from me .. not just because of who my parents were.
Eventually, I moved to LA with my mom and sister when I was still young. We slept on couches in tiny apartments, but my mom had this saying: “One fan at a time.” That idea .. that if I could convince one person, then another, and keep building .. became the foundation of everything. From coffee shops to meetings with managers and A&Rs, we kept grinding until I landed a deal as a teenager with Warner Brothers.
That opened doors to incredible collaborations. People believed in my sound, and I found myself writing and working with names like Chris Brown, Usher, Miguel, Ty Dolla $ign, J. Cole .. just to name a few. I was fortunate enough to earn Grammy recognition for my contributions, including on Chris Brown’s album 11:11 and Damian Marley’s recent project.
Through it all, I’ve been learning to truly believe in myself .. how to turn my pain into beauty, and use those emotions to give people something to hold on to or to uplift them when they’re down. Whether I’m sharing the stage with icons like Vybz Kartel and Masicka back home in Miami or writing quietly in my bedroom, I stay humble and focused.
My vision goes beyond music .. it’s about creating a future where people understand that identity isn’t a cage. Black, Hispanic, Asian, whoever you are, you don’t have to fit one mold. You can be your full self, and the world should accept that.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not .. but I don’t think the road was ever supposed to be smooth. It’s the pressure that shapes the diamond, right?
Growing up in Miami and then moving to LA with just my mom and sister, we had to make a lot out of a little. There were nights we slept on couches .. days we had to convince people just to give us five minutes of their time. I’ve been passed over, underestimated, told no a hundred times .. but my mom always said, “One fan at a time,” and that stuck with me.
There’s also the internal struggle .. growing up with legendary parents, there’s a pressure that comes with that. A pressure to prove you’re not just “so-and-so’s kid.” I had to fight to be seen for my own sound .. my own words .. my own story.
Even with the wins .. the deal, the placements, the Grammy moments .. it’s still a journey of growth. I’ve had to learn how to stay grounded when things are up .. and keep going when things get quiet. The biggest challenge has been trusting myself in the silence. But every part of the struggle built me .. now I just move with more intention.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a singer, songwriter, and creative visionary .. but more than anything, I’m a storyteller. I specialize in turning real emotion into melody .. whether it’s pain, joy, lust, confusion, or love .. I put it in the music so people can feel something real.
I blend Dancehall, R&B, and Trap Soul in a way that’s raw but melodic .. smooth but unfiltered .. masculine but emotionally honest. I’m known for that contrast .. a voice that can give you chills and still make you want to whine at the same time. I write with the mindset that my lyrics should either hit like a late-night text .. or a line you’d tattoo if you were brave enough.
I’m most proud of how far I’ve come while staying true to my sound. From writing for artists like Chris Brown, Miguel, Usher, Ty Dolla $ign, and J. Cole .. to earning Grammy recognition .. to hopping on stage with legends like Vybz Kartel and Masicka .. those are blessings I don’t take lightly.
But what really sets me apart is that I don’t follow formulas .. I follow frequency. I make music for the people who feel deeply .. who want to turn up but still tap in. I want my legacy to be about more than streams or plaques .. I want it to shift the culture and show young creatives they can be all of who they are .. without apology.
How do you think about luck?
I believe in divine timing more than I believe in luck .. but I’ll say this .. sometimes the right thing shows up at the wrong time .. and sometimes the wrong thing shows up looking like an opportunity. You learn quick that not every open door is a blessing .. and not every closed one is a curse.
Some people might call it luck when I landed my first major deal or got placements with big artists .. but I call that preparation meeting alignment. I was ready because I stayed ready .. I was in the rooms because I put in the work when nobody was watching.
If anything, I’ve had moments that felt like bad luck .. missed chances, things falling through last minute .. people not keeping their word. But even those things sharpened me .. made me more intentional, more focused. I don’t take anything for granted.
So whether you call it luck, fate, or God .. I just know I’m protected and guided. I stay grateful, stay working, and trust that everything that’s meant for me is already mine .. it’s just about catching up to it.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/major.myjah/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajorMyjah/
- Twitter: https://x.com/MajorMyjah
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4D36l-fXK_lczUph33plw
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/majormyjah
