Chronixx facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chronixx
Chronixx performing live in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Jamar Rolando McNaughton
Born	(1992-10-10) 10 October 1992 (age 32)
Genres	Reggae hip hop dancehall
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Soul Circle

Jamar Rolando McNaughton (born October 10, 1992), known by his stage name Chronixx, is a famous Jamaican reggae singer. He is a leading artist in a movement called the "Reggae Revival." This movement includes other modern reggae musicians like Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, and Lila Iké.

Chronixx got his name because his father is also a singer, known as "Chronicle." At first, people called Jamar "Little Chronicle," which later became Chronixx. His songs often have positive messages about peace, love, and being strong through tough times.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Jamar grew up surrounded by music. His father, Selvin "Chronicle" McNaughton, encouraged his talent from a very young age. Jamar wrote his first song, "Rice Grain," when he was only five years old.

He once said in an interview that music was always part of his family life. He sang at school and in church. He started taking music seriously in high school, where he began producing "riddims." A riddim is an instrumental track that different artists can sing over.

He attended St Catherine High School in Spanish Town, Jamaica. By age 11, he was already in the recording studio. He also sang backup vocals for other artists like Lutan Fyah. At 14, he was creating his own riddims for record labels. A sad event in 2009, the death of his brother, led him to start writing songs with producer Romaine 'Teflon' Arnett.

Career Highlights

Rising to Fame

Chronixx started to become very popular in 2012. His music was played all over Jamaica. He performed at big festivals like Reggae Sumfest. Even the famous sprinter Usain Bolt came to see him perform.

In 2013, his songs "Smile Jamaica" and "Here Comes Trouble" became huge hits. He toured the United Kingdom and the United States with his band, Zincfence Redemption. That same year, he traveled to Kenya as a Peace Ambassador during their election and performed at a peace concert in Nairobi.

The Dread & Terrible EP

On April 1, 2014, Chronixx released an EP called Dread & Terrible. An EP is like a short album. It was a massive success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart.

After performing on the popular American TV show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, sales of the EP soared. It stayed in the top 10 of the reggae charts for 42 weeks in a row.

Major Success and Awards

In 2014, Chronixx collaborated with the artist Protoje on the hit single "Who Knows." The song was a huge success in the UK.

That year, he won three big awards at the Linkage Awards in New York: Culture Artist of the Year, Best New Artist, and Entertainer of the Year. He also performed to a crowd of over 5,000 people in Central Park, New York. Later, he was nominated for a MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act.

Chronixx also started his own production company called ZincFence Recordz. The company has produced music for many other famous reggae artists.

Debut Album and Recent Work

Chronixx's first full album, Chronology, was released in 2017. It was so well-received that it earned a Grammy Award nomination. In the same year, he was given a special award for excellence by the Prime Minister of Jamaica.

In 2020, he released the single "Dela Move." The song was a preview for his second album, Dela Splash. The album is named after his hometown, De La Vega City, which is part of Spanish Town.

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

• Start a Fire (2012) - with Major Lazer and Walshy Fire
• Roots & Chalice (2016) - with Federation Sound, Soul Circle Music
• ODD Ras (2013)- Frenchman Promotion

EPs

Popular Singles

• "Here Comes Trouble" (2013)
• "Smile Jamaica" (2013)
• "Ain't No Giving In" (2013)
• "Play Some Roots" (2015)
• "Capture Land" (2015)
• "Majesty" (2017)
• "Likes" (2017)
• "Skankin Sweet" (2017)
• "Dela Move" (2020)
• "Same Prayer" (feat. Kabaka Pyramid) (2020)
• "Cool As The Breeze/Friday" (2020)
• "Safe N Sound" (2021)
• "Never Give Up" (2022)