Chronixx
2009–present
Jamar Rolando McNaughton (born 10 October 1992), popularly known as Chronixx, is a Jamaican reggae artist and a member of the UK-based music collective Sault. His stage name replaced the name "Little Chronicle" which he was given because of his father, the singer "Chronicle". Chronixx and his music have been branded as a roots "Reggae Revival", alongside other reggae musicians including Dre Island, Jah Bouks, Jah9, Protoje, Kelissa, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, Kabaka Pyramid and Lila Iké. His lyrical content includes anti-war sentiments, romantic declarations and messages of resilience.
Early life
Jamar began songwriting at an early age and his father Selvin McNaughton, known professionally as "Chronicle", began to nurture his musical aspirations.
McNaughton wrote his first song, "Rice Grain", at the age of 5. During an interview with Okay Player, Chronixx spoke on his early life
"My music come from early beginnings, from childhood days. I used to sing at school, in church, and then my whole family sings. My daddy, Chronicle, caused me to be very exposed to music from a very tender age. That’s where the music started for me. Professionally now, that’s when I was in high school. I...
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Albums
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- 1 Here Comes Trouble
Chronixx · Reggae
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- 3 Love Is On The Mountain
Chronixx · Contemporary Reggae
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- 6 Pain In Your Heart
Chronixx · Contemporary Reggae
- 7 Never Give Up
Chronixx · Contemporary Reggae
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- 9 Don't Be Afraid
Chronixx · Contemporary Reggae
- 10
- 11 Keep On Rising To The Top
Chronixx · Contemporary Reggae
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41 playable tracks in the catalog.
- 1 Here Comes Trouble
Chronixx · Reggae
- 2 Ain't No Giving In
Chronixx · Reggae
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- 5 Spanish Town Rockin
Chronixx · Reggae
- 6 Alpha & Omega
Chronixx · Reggae
- 7 Big Bad Sound ft. Chronicle
Chronixx · Reggae
- 8 Capture Land
Chronixx · Reggae
- 9 Eternal Fire
Chronixx · Reggae
- 10 Rastaman Wheel Out
Chronixx · Reggae
- 11 Ghetto Paradise
Chronixx · Reggae
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Articles about Chronixx
Who deserves the Grammy Reggae Album of the Year?
Looking back, the year 2017 was a good year for Jamaican music, especially Reggae. The Chronology and Stony Hill albums were the two major albums of the year, the former written and co-produced by young reggae superstar Jamar ‘Chronixx’ McNaughton and the latter written by reggae icon Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley.
Keznamdi rocks the Dread and Terrible Tour
Fast-rising reggae star Keznamdi recently returned to the island in high spirits from a successful Dread and Terrible West Coast Tour with fellow artistes Chronixx and Kelissa.
Chronixx meets Inner Circle/ Jacob Miller in 'Tenement Yard'
It’s been 40 years since the Jacob Miller-led single 'Tenement Yard' captivated Reggae lovers - rightfully etching Inner Circle amongst the greatest Reggae bands - and whom better to recreate this magic that with rising Reggae star Chronixx.
Captureland...
A short film by Nabil Elderkin inspired by the words of the late Nelson Mandela, and the song 'Capture Land' by Jamaican artist Chronixx. Captureland was shot in early November 2014 in the very welcoming and historic community or Port Royal, Kingston - Jamaica.
Ernie, Pluto Delight At Keesing. Kelissa, Chronixx wow audience. One Third, 'Candy' Isaacs takes patrons down memory lane
It was a night for the veterans on Saturday as headline acts Pluto Shervington and Ernie Smith took music lovers on a trip down memory lane, a journey they embarked on without resistance or hesitation.
Noisey Jamaica journeys to Reggae Mountain to speak with Chronixx and Protoje
In this episode of Noisey Jamaica II we meet the new young reggae artists Chronixx, Protoje and more. These artists are leading the way for the reggae revival both with their new found commercial success. Major Lazer's Walshy Fire talks to these artists to find out what's really fueling this reggae revival.
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