Chronixx was the 'stage' name his friends bestowed on him, replacing the name 'Little Chronicle' he was given as the 'junior' to his father, the artist Chronicle. A little star amongst his peers, he had shown a love for music and song writing from an early age. He was born October 10, 1992 and was named Jamar Rolando McNaughton.
演艺经历
Son of reggae artist Chronicle, Jamaica's Chronixx got his start under the name Little Chronicle. Born Jamar Rolando McNaughton, Chronixx showed musical promise at a young age, prompting his father to bring his son into the studio where he would meet reggae singers like Gregory Isaacs and Burro Banton.
2003年 He launched his own career while still singing harmony with artists like Lutan Fyah.
2011年 A string of singles that included "Behind Curtain" and "African Heritage" helped put him on reggae's frontline.
2012年 the mixtape Light a Fyah appeared, presented by Diplo under his Major Lazer alias.
2013年 The singles "Tell Mi Now" and "Here Comes Trouble" both landed.
2014年 saw the release of Chronixx's debut EP, Dread & Terrible. Hitting the top spot of the Billboard Reggae Charts on release, the EP went on to spend 42 consecutive weeks in the Top Ten.
Chronixx continued to earn plaudits for his music, with nominations for MOBOs and gongs at the International Reggae & World Music Awards and the Linkage Awards.
2015年 saw him appearing on Joey Bada$$' debut album and performing at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K., as well as releasing the singles "Ghetto People" and "Light It Up."
2017年 Chronixx's long-awaited debut album finally appeared, with Chronology receiving praise and Grammy nomination for its mix of socially conscious nu-roots and uplifting contemporary reggae.
2019年 Chronixx issued a deluxe edition of Dread & Terrible to celebrate its fifth anniversary.