Very few artistes are able to make lasting impressions and acquire an ever increasing fan base. The ones who are able to accomplish this feat, remain at the top of their game by remaining relevant and they are often meticulous and deliberate in the way they allow their music to take shape.
Wowing audiences with debut singles such as Beat and a Mic and Behind Curtain and crafting pantheon anthems including Smile and Likes, Chronixx, has arguably been executing dominance over the Reggae and Dancehall musical soundscape for the past five years, with a seemingly effortless stance. His name and music have not only become representations of his humility and strategic thinking but have also become a voice for the younger generation. He is without doubt one of the more popular artistes in recent years, producing infectious rhythms and unforgettable lyrics.
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Chronixx’s creative output channels an ubiquitous presence that cannot be ignored. He has achieved respect among his peers by accomplishing three major things with his music thus far; his ability to undermine stereotypical viewpoints on creativity, his unpredictability as an artiste and most importantly, his penmanship and ability to weave together storylines reminiscent of the golden days of Reggae and Dancehall music.
“Even though Jamaica nice/ You gotta live to save your life/ After the sunset comes the darkness of the night/ Better open up your eyes/ You’ve gotta read between the lines/ Living in the ghetto paradise…” – Ghetto Paradise, Chronology (2017)
These lyrics are evidence of his story telling adaptation of old school reggae and dance hall and highlights a common thread that is often heard in both genres of Jamaican music. They act as tools of social commentary and can even be considered moral thermometers for our nation.
To Read More: Purchase your copy of Volume 9 #6 January-February 2018
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Very few artistes are able to make lasting impressions and acquire an ever increasing fan base. The ones who are able to accomplish this feat, remain at the top of their game by remaining relevant and they are often meticulous and deliberate in the way they allow their music to take shape.
Wowing audiences with debut singles such as Beat and a Mic and Behind Curtain and crafting pantheon anthems including Smile and Likes, Chronixx, has arguably been executing dominance over the Reggae and Dancehall musical soundscape for the past five years, with a seemingly effortless stance. His name and music have not only become representations of his humility and strategic thinking but have also become a voice for the younger generation. He is without doubt one of the more popular artistes in recent years, producing infectious rhythms and unforgettable lyrics.
Chronixx’s creative output channels an ubiquitous presence that cannot be ignored. He has achieved respect among his peers by accomplishing three major things with his music thus far; his ability to undermine stereotypical viewpoints on creativity, his unpredictability as an artiste and most importantly, his penmanship and ability to weave together storylines reminiscent of the golden days of Reggae and Dancehall music.
“Even though Jamaica nice/ You gotta live to save your life/ After the sunset comes the darkness of the night/ Better open up your eyes/ You’ve gotta read between the lines/ Living in the ghetto paradise…” – Ghetto Paradise, Chronology (2017)
These lyrics are evidence of his story telling adaptation of old school reggae and dance hall and highlights a common thread that is often heard in both genres of Jamaican music. They act as tools of social commentary and can even be considered moral thermometers for our nation.
To Read More: Purchase your copy of Volume 9 #6 January-February 2018
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