Byron Messia
{{short description|Jamaican singer (born 2000)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Byron Messia
| image = Byron Messia AT Chris Brown & Friends BZR Weekend Jamaica.jpg
| caption = Byron Messia at Chris Brown & Friends BZR Weekend Jamaica 2023
| birth_name = Dylan Byron
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2000|04|10}}
| birth_place = Kingston, Jamaica
| origin = Saint Kitts and Nevis
| genre = {{hlist|Dancehallhttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/byron-messia-mn0004421064|Afrobeatshttps://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/06/01/news/byron-messia-says-talibans-is-more-afrobeats-than-dancehall.htmlhttps://www.complex.com/music/a/joseph-jp-patterson/byron-messia-on-a-level-interview-with-joseph-jp-patterson}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| label = {{hlist|Ztekk|Geffen|9miles|Interscope}}
| years_active = 2019{{ndash}}present
| website =
| associated_acts =
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Dylan Byron (born 10 April 2000), known professionally as Byron Messia, is a Kittitian singer and songwriter. He gained mainstream recognition following the commercial release of his single "Talibans" in 2023. The song spawned a remix featuring Burna Boy, which peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).{{cite web |last1=Dani|first1=Mallick |title=Byron Messia's 'Talibans' Certified Gold In The UK|url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2024/02/23/news/byron-messias-talibans-certified-gold-in-the-uk.html |website=Dance Hall Mag|access-date=17 June 2024 |date=February 23, 2024}}
Early life
Byron Messia was born in Jamaica, but his family relocated to Saint Kitts and Nevis when he was just two months old.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/byron-messia-mn0004421064 | title=Byron Messia Biography|last=TiVo|first=Staff | website=AllMusic |access-date=17 June 2024 |language=en}} He developed an interest in music during his teenage years and began recording songs at the age of 15.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kaboommag.com/post/hard-work-reaps-success-byron-messia-s-breakthrough | title=Hard work reaps success: Byron Messia's breakthrough|last=Romaine|first=Brown| magazine=Kaboom|date=14 May 2023 |access-date=17 June 2024 |language=en}} In a statement, Messia reflected on his upbringing, acknowledging the support of his adoptive family: "I was fortunate to be adopted by a loving and caring family, who prioritized my well-being and showed me love and support. My aunts, uncles, and extended family were all instrumental in my growth and development, providing a nurturing environment that fostered my passion for music."Paul Meara, 25 September 2023 [https://www.bet.com/article/rhf3oz/byron-messia-interview-feature-talibans-album-sad-and-famous "From Dancehall Sensation to International Star: Byron Messia's Rise to Fame"], BET, The dancehall artist shares his story of being an adopted child from Jamaica, his musical roots in St. Kitts and Nevis."
Career
In 2019, Byron released his debut single "Living Good". It served as the lead single for his debut project Different Perspectives.{{cite magazine |title=Building A New Genre: Byron Messia Interviewed|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/building-a-new-genre-byron-messia-interviewed/|magazine=Clash|author=Clash Music|date=May 27, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}} He released the singles "Wait On You" and "Fantastic", the next year.{{cite magazine |title=Byron Messia Is Bringing a Different Sound to the Game|url=https://bleumag.com/entertainment/byron-messia-new-album/|magazine=Bleu Magazine|author=S.Y.|date=October 20, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}}{{cite magazine |title=In the Lab with Byron Messia|url=https://officemagazine.net/lab-byron-messia|magazine=Office Magazine|author=Dylan Andrews|date=October 5, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}}{{cite web |title=On a Level: Byron Messia|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/joseph-jp-patterson/byron-messia-on-a-level-interview-with-joseph-jp-patterson|website=Complex Networks|publisher=Complex UK|author=Joseph JP Patterson|date=September 27, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Callender |first1=Brandon |title=The Rap Report: Don't sleep on these song of the summer 2023 candidates |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/05/25/the-rap-report-song-of-the-summer-2023-candidates |website=The Fader |access-date=17 June 2024 |date=May 25, 2023}}
On 20 January 2023, Messia released the single "Talibans",{{cite web |last1=Nattoo |first1=Michael |title=Byron Messia On 'Talibans' And His Meteoric Rise In Music |url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/05/22/news/byron-messia-on-talibans-and-his-meteoric-rise-in-music.html |website=Dancehall Mag |access-date=17 June 2024 |date=May 22, 2023}} which peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web |last1=Kevin |first1=Jackson |title=Byron Messia's Talibans enters Billboard Hot 100 chart|url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2023/08/03/byron-messias-talibans-enters-billboard-hot-100-chart/ |website=Jamaica Observer |access-date=17 June 2024 |date=August 3, 2023}} The song served as the lead single from his album No Love, released the same day. The song was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and Music Canada (MC), denoting sales of over 400,000 units in the United Kingdom and 40,000 units in Canada, respectively.{{cite web |last1=Dani |first1=Mallick |title=Byron Messia's 'Talibans' Certified Gold In Canada |url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/09/20/news/byron-messias-talibans-certified-gold-in-canada.html
|website=Dance Hall Mag|access-date=17 June 2024 |date=September 30, 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Watkis|title=Historic Achievement: 'Talibans' Becomes First Trap Dancehall Song Certified Gold in Canada|url=https://worldmusicviews.com/historic-achievement-talibans-becomes-first-trap-dancehall-song-certified-gold-in-canada/ |website=World Music Views|access-date=17 June 2024 |date=September 30, 2023}} No Love, debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
On 25 May 2023, Messia signed a recording contract with Interscope Records.{{cite web |title=Byron Messia signs with Interscope|url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2023/05/25/byron-messia-signs-with-interscope/|website=Jamaica Observer|author=Kevin Jackson|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}} On 20 July 2023, Messia released a remix of "Talibans", renamed as "Talibans II", featuring Burna Boy. It served as the second single from Burna Boy's seventh studio album I Told Them... (2023).{{cite web |last1=Okon |first1=Wongo |title=Burna Boy Travels To Jamaica To Remix Byron Messia's Summer Hit With 'Talibans II' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/burna-boy-byron-messia-talibans-ii-remix/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=17 June 2024 |date=July 20, 2023}}{{cite magazine |last1=Emily |first1=Zemler |title=Hear Burna Boy Join Byron Messia for Vibe-Laden Single 'Talibans II'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/burna-boy-byron-messia-talibans-ii-1234793049/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=17 June 2024 |date=July 21, 2023}} The remix peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand Hot Singles.{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-07-28|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=July 31, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}}
On 22 September 2023, Messia released the single "Mad Dawgs".{{cite web |title=Byron Messia Returns With 'Mad Dawgs'|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/byron-messia-mad-dawgs-sad-and-famous/|website=Udiscover|author=Will Schube|date=September 23, 2023|access-date=June 17, 2024}} On 7 November 2023, Messia was featured on Chris Brown's song "Nightmares".{{cite web |url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/chris-brown-releases-video-shot-in-jamaica-track-nightmares-features-byron-messia/amp/ | title=Chris Brown releases 'Nightmares' video shot in Jamaica - new song features Byron Messia|accessdate=June 19, 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/732671-chris-brown-nightmares-byron-messia | title=Chris Brown Drops One More Track Ahead of "11:11" with "Nightmares" Featuring Byron Messia | website=HotNewHipHop | date=7 November 2023|accessdate=June 19, 2024 }} Messia followed it up with "La La" featuring Suarez in December.{{cite web |title=Byron Messia Continues His Rise to Dancehall Stardom with "La La"|url=https://audibletreats.com/byron-messia_pr2/|website=Audible Treats|author=AT|date=December 1, 2024|access-date=June 17, 2024}}
On 27 March 2024, Byron released "Head Chaage", featuring Squash.{{cite web |title=Squash, Byron Messia release "Head Chaage"|url=https://www.sleekjamaica.com/squash-byron-messia-release-head-chaage/|author=Stevian Francis|date=March 29, 2024|access-date=June 17, 2024}} A music video accompanied the single, released two days later.{{cite web |title=Squash and Byron Messia's 'Head Chaage' Music Video Offers a Glimpse into 'Gunman' Culture|url=https://yardhype.com/squash-and-byron-messias-head-chaage-music-video-offers-a-glimpse-into-gunman-culture/|date=March 29, 2024|access-date=June 17, 2024}} Messia subsequently released "Cyah Trust People" on April 19 and "Tricenarian" featuring Alkadon.
On 19 May, Messia was featured on Alkadon's single "Bad Bitch". Additionally, on 13 June, he released "Choppa" featuring American rapper Lil Baby, produced by Jamaican producer Rvssian and Dinay Beats.{{cite web |last1=Caroline |first1=Fisher |title=Byron Messia Teams Up With Lil Baby For Summer-Ready Single "Choppa"|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/815831-byron-messia-lil-baby-choppa-hip-hop-news |website=HotNewHipHop |access-date=17 June 2024 |date=June 15, 2024}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US Reggae |
| scope="row"| No Love
| | 8 |
= As lead artist =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | NZ |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Talibans"
| 2023 | 99 || 39 | | No Love |
| scope="row"| "Choppa" {{small|(with Lil Baby and Rvssian)}} | 2024 | — || 32 | | {{Non-album single}} |
= As featured artist =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | UK https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20231117/7501/ ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | NZ |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Nightmares" (Chris Brown featuring Byron Messia) | 2023 | 73 || 25 | | 11:11 |
References
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External links
- {{AllMusic|id=mn0004421064}}
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Category:21st-century Jamaican musicians