Chronixx

Chronixx, born Jamar Rolando McNaughton on 10 October 1992, is a Jamaican reggae artist whose work has been associated with the roots-focused Reggae Revival movement. His stage name grew out of “Little Chronicle,” a childhood name linked to his father, the singer Chronicle. Raised around music, he began recording early and initially worked behind the scenes as a harmonizer and production assistant for other Jamaican artists before concentrating on his own vocals and songwriting.

His early releases included the 2010 EP Hooked on Chronixx, which featured songs such as “Start A Fyah,” “Capitalist” with Infinite, and “Behind Curtain.” “Warrior” became his first official music video. Support from producer Romaine “Teflon” Arnett of Zincfence Records helped steer him toward recording material he had originally written for other performers.

Chronixx first toured Europe with his band in 2013, later naming the group Zincfence Redemption. That year he also performed in Nairobi as a Peace Ambassador ahead of Kenya’s general elections. In 2014, he took part in a New York reggae and jazz series with Ernest Ranglin and Monty Alexander, and renewed connections with Jamaican figures including Sly & Robbie, King Jammy, Leroy Sibbles and Danny Browne.

The Dread & Terrible Project, released in April 2014, paired seven songs with three dub versions and included “Here Comes Trouble” and “Rastaman Wheel Out.” The latter inspired a short film directed by Ras Kassa. Chronixx’s writing ranges from anti-war messages and declarations of resilience to romantic songs, drawing on reggae, roots reggae, dancehall and lovers rock traditions.

He has been grouped with artists including Protoje, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Kelissa, Lila Iké, Dre Island, Jah Bouks and Keznamdi under the Reggae Revival banner. Chronixx is also a member of the UK-based music collective Sault.