Stylo G

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Stylo G
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Stylo G at Ruhr Reggae Summer 2014
Background information
Birth nameJason McDermott
Born (1985-07-16) 16 July 1985 (age 39)
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Origin South London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
Labels 3Beat

Jason McDermott (born 16 July 1985 in Spanish Town, Jamaica), better known by his stage name Stylo G, is a British-Jamaican rapper, record producer, songwriter and singer known for his three hit singles "My Yout", "Call Mi a Leader" and "Soundbwoy". "Soundbwoy" peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. He also featured on the hit song "Come Over" by the British electronic group Clean Bandit. He also got famous for his collaboration with Divine for the song "Mirchi".

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Biography

McDermott's family relocated to London at the age of fifteen, following the murder of his father, artist and producer Poison Chang. He currently resides in South London. [1] [2]

History

Stylo G's first initial hit was a grime song, "My Yout", featuring Stickman and Ice Kid. The song gained some notability within the grime scene. As a result of being in the UK, he collaborated with many UK rap and grime artists such as Giggs, Chip, Zeph Ellis, and Wretch 32. [3] [4] [5] [6]

In 2011, Stylo G released "Call Mi A Yardie". [5] [6]

In 2012, Stylo G featured in the Red Bull Culture Clash alongside Rita Ora and Usher. [3]

On 26 May 2013, he released the single "Soundbwoy", his first UK Top 20 single. The song also reached number 29 in Scotland. In 2014, he appeared on the Clean Bandit song "Come Over" which peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart. In September 2014, he was nominated for a MOBO Award in the Best Reggae Act category. [7]

In 2019, police raided an Airbnb residence Stylo G was staying at in Caymanas Estate, St Catherine in Jamaica. The police surrounded the house and showed a warrant, explaining they were looking for guns. After a 5 hour search, they found nothing. [8] [9]

Discography

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Stylo G at Ruhr Reggae Summer 2014

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[10]
SCO
[11]
"Summer Is Back"2012Non-album single
"Press Up"
"Mama (Give Me a Call)"2013
"Soundbwoy"1829
"Badd"
(with Sister Nancy)
"Move Back"201481
"Call Mi a Leader"157
"My Number 1 (Love Me, Love Me, Love Me)"
(featuring Gyptian)
201545
"My Time"2016
"Boomin' Ball"
"Bike Engine"
(with Jacob Plant)
"Mek Yeh Cum"2017
"Boom"
"Yu Zimme (Remix)"
(with Chip)
"Yu Zimme (All Star VIP)"
(feat. Lisa Mercedez & Ms Banks)
"Touch Down"
(feat. Nicki Minaj & Vybz Kartel
2018
"Oh Lawd"2020
"Dirty Dance"
(with Banx & Ranx) [12]
2023
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[10]
BEL
(FL)

[13]
GER
[14]
"Blackberry"
(Stamma Kid featuring Stylo G and Warning Crew)
2011Nah Stop
"Talk"
(Jodie Connor featuring Stylo G)
2012Non-album single
"Tun Up"
(Jus Now featuring Bunji Garlin and Stylo G)
2014
"Come Over"
(Clean Bandit featuring Stylo G)
45 [A] 76 New Eyes
"Shizam"
(Zed Bias featuring Stylo G and Scrufizzer)
Non-album single
"Put Your Love On Me"
(Diztortion featuring Sasha Keable and Stylo G)
2015
"Foundation"
(Cadenza featuring Stylo G and Busy Signal)
"Do It Like"
(Lucas DiPasquale featuring Stylo G, Kardinal Offishall and Konshens)
Post-Secondary EP
"Bring It Back"
(Friction featuring Stylo G)
2016Non-album single
"Chariot"
(Will Simms featuring Stylo G)
"Lingua"
(Sub Focus featuring Stylo G)
2017TBA
"Young Hearts"
(Henry Fong featuring Nyla and Stylo G)
Non-album single
"Won't Forget You"
(Pixie Lott featuring Stylo G)
TBA
"What A Night"
(Lisa Mercedez featuring Stylo G)
BGC Mixtape
"Contigo"
(Mala Rodríguez featuring Stylo G)
2018Non-album single
"Mirchi"
(Divine (rapper) featuring MC Altaf, Stylo G, Phenom)
2020Punya Paap

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"More Liquor"2012Stamma Kid, Warning CrewNah Stop
"In The Party"2014Cashtastic, FekkyAlarm Clock
“Check"Dru BluDouble or Nothing
"We Make It Bounce” Dillon Francis, Major Lazer Money Sucks, Friends Rule
"Storm Brew”2016 TC Unleash The Wolves
"La La La La (Means I Love You)”2017 HRVY Holiday EP
"Mel Made Me Do It2022 Stormzy Non-album single

Notes

  1. "Come Over" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 7 on the Flemish Ultratip chart. [13]

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