Major Myjah Blends Legacy and Innovation: “We’re Not Here to Fit In, We’re Here to Shift the Culture”

Exclusive interview: Multi-genre artist and son of dancehall general Bounty Killer, Major Myjah, talks legacy, crafting his own sound, sharing the stage with Kartel and Masicka (“Those moments charged mi up”), and building his own kingdom: “Mi nah just aim fi hits, we can be ourselves. Stone by stone, song by song.”

Major Myjah, "We’re not here to fit in, we’re here to shift the culture."

Multi-genre artist Major Myjah is a rare blend of vision, innovation, and pure vibe. With music running through his veins, he’s not just following a legacy, he’s shaping his own.

The son of dancehall legend Bounty Killer and talent manager CJae, Major Myjah is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and entertainer carving out a path as a standout talent in his own right.

"I never chose music, music just showed up one day like a spirit I couldn’t shake. From I was young, I’d run around the house making up songs, finding melodies out of thin air," Major Myjah shared in an exclusive interview with Kaboom Magazine.

"As I got older, I realized that music was more than a hobby, it was therapy. I started saying the things people were afraid to say out loud and turning them into catchphrases. Like, 'All My Exes Love Me.' I knew my voice could carry weight... make people feel. Music’s always been my first language—my way to stay free, and stay true."

With a sound that blends R&B, dancehall, and trap soul, the talented artist describes his music as deeply personal and emotionally rooted. "My sound comes from a real place, built on honesty, emotion, and experience. It reflects how I grew up and how I feel now... not just what’s trending," he explained. "I like to make music that feels like a late-night text, a warning shot, or something to whine to, but also something that might make you stop and think about who you are."

As for how his unique style fits into the dancehall space, Myjah remains confident in his perspective. "Some people say it’ll never fit into the dancehall scheme, but to me, it is dancehall, because it’s real life in melodic form."

"Sharing that space with Kartel and with Masicka felt like I was stepping through a portal. Sharing that space with Kartel and with Masicka felt like I was stepping through a portal."

While building his own identity as a singer, Myjah comes from a musical legacy that has undoubtedly shaped his journey. "I spent a lot more time around my mother, so I learned more from my father’s actions than his words. But still... growing up with the General as a father is a different kind of school!" he expressed. "Lately, I’ve been learning that respect isn’t inherited, it’s earned. His legacy is like a lion roaring behind me, always reminding me to stand tall but walk humble."

Recently, Major Myjah stepped into the dancehall spotlight, sharing the stage with megastar Vybz Kartel at his South Florida show, and later joining Masicka during his Sandz Memorial Weekend performance.

"Sharing that space with Kartel and with Masicka felt like I was stepping through a portal. These are giants who move crowds with just a breath, but best believe... I’m on the way, and I’m more focused now than ever," he said. "What I learned is that greatness doesn’t come from hype, it comes from precision, preparation, and purpose.

"Mi nah just aim fi hits, i’m building a world where youths like me can be complex, emotional, spiritual, and still dance. I see myself taking dancehall and R&B to a new era. I'm locked in, building a real core audience that knows we don’t have to be what people expect."

As he fuses dancehall with his own distinct style, Myjah makes it clear that he’s not chasing trends but creating something more meaningful. "Mi nah just aim fi hits, i’m building a world where youths like me can be complex, emotional, spiritual, and still dance. I see myself taking dancehall and R&B to a new era," he shared. "Right now, I'm locked in, building a real core audience that knows we don’t have to be what people expect... we can be ourselves! We’re not here to fit in, we’re here to shift the culture."

When it comes to dream collaborations, Major Myjah isn’t shy about giving flowers to those who inspire him. "I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Rihanna is #1. She’s always gonna be at the top of my list. I’m truly a fan. I don’t know when it became uncool to be a fan of other artists that shit’s lame to me. I just know that whatever we end up doing together one day will be something special for the culture. I’d also love to work with SZA, Leon Thomas, Skillibeng, Coldplay, the Beatles if I could, just to name a few."

As the son of Bounty Killer, an icon who helped shape generations of dancehall, Major Myjah acknowledges the legacy but remains focused on forging his own path. "I’m proud of the bloodline, no doubt, but I’m focused on building my own kingdom, stone by stone, song by song," he concluded.