ChroniXX- the Real Deal- The Man and the Music

Whats up my Music peeps. Well today in Kingston Jamaica  the heavyweight  buzz is around the  long awaited concert on Chronixx, part of his worldwide tour which has already had stops in USA, Japan and Europe. Its quite a show and promises to be a mad musical experience. No Major Lazer concert this year so uptown appetite is yearning for a musical  high.

If there is any artist that embodies the next generation of "Bob Marley" then Chronixx is the man. An artist gifted with a harmonious voice, insightful commentary, colourful beats and an enigmatic personality.

I found this particular interview with HOT 97 Ebro a good showcase to the man behind the music. A bit on the long side, he discusses his journey, what he listens to, frequency in music, his love of Ethiopia  Well worth a watch.



If you are an new fan this is part of his story, true and real.

We have to blow our own trumpet we spotted Chronixx from November 2012
 See  our older post
http://madmomentsinmusic.blogspot.com/2012/11/could-this-be-next-biggest-reggae-star.html

We see stars long before they become constellations.

My favourite song is "Legend" Chunee....maaaad

Dancehall never ever sounded like this!!!

Who said Dancehall isn't versatile' dem lie,  I have been listening and am pleasantly surprised how the new Dancehall artists are showing their true talent and versatility in recent recordings way outside the traditional reggae and dancehall arenas.

I found these musical SHOTS recently not getting airplay in Jamaica, probably doesn't fit the traditional limited formats we have. But "trust" each one of these is a straight musical backflip as it puts a Dancehall artist without compromise in totally new genres of music and they don't loose a beat to keep it authentic while adding a kaleidoscope of sound to the these club bangers.

First up the leader of the Reggae Revival Chronixx, btw check out his Chronology Tour currently winding down in the US and Canada and coming to the Caribbean soon. Here he teams up with UK Heavyweights Sub Focus and Rudimental  for a fusion of  reggae, DnB and soul ... maaaad



Then there is Shenseea, the hottest female DJ in Dancehall right now, the "It" girl " who fresh off her Tim Westwood freestyle shows she can rap and DJ with the same intensity. Here she sounds quite polished as she jumps on a Drum n Bass riddim and truly soars. The song has a piano heavy melody and an infectious flute hook,....Maaaaad 




Then sound di alarm for the Unruly one , Popcaan on this Gospel House track with the music legend  Chaka Khan . Yall remember Chak...Chaka..Chakka Khan from the 80s (I Feel for You) a timeless classic. Well she still sounds good and in this unusual pairing that works they grace each other vocals on "Say a Prayer". This song captures a soul-rich gospel sound, an uplifting song with still an emotive feel.


Maaaaaad Music mi tell unoo

Could this be the NEXT biggest Reggae Star

We definitely think so Chronixx has been creating waves here in Jamaica over the past year, obviously a very talented young man with a conscious head and a melodic voice.

Born Jamar McNaughton, Chronixx is a 20 year old who has been in the business for the past seven years years being the son of musician Chronicle (hence his moniker), this producer, song writer and background vocalist has decided to step into the spot light recently and has a steady buzz already.

We honestly believe he will be the next Big thing out of Jamaica on the reggae scene, his latest release "Odd Rass" on the"Nineties" riddim give a glimpse of the kind of dancehall delivery he can make.

The song is catchy and insightful despite it simplicity, it works. 

What a tune maaaaad, Chronixx you FIIIIIIIIIND IT

The man siddown pon de riddim like a lizard on a limb...lol


However where he truly shines in the more traditional reggae genre with his own youthfull energy and soulful styling.

If you don't believe  Chronnix is the real answer to Reggae's future check out this video of his other charting  single "Warrior", also burning up the airwaves at on most major reggae stations.

 
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