Projexx Signs Major Deal With Warner Records

There is no better feeling than getting noticed for your talent, so when mega production house Warner Records came knocking on Dancehall singjay Projexx’ door, one can only imagine his level of elation.

“It’s just a blessing to be a part of the Warner family. They heard some of my work and reached out to my management, and took it from there,” Projexx, 21, told the Jamaica Observer.

Owned and founded by Warner Music Group in 1958, Projexx is now the third Jamaican to join the American label’s elite dossier of entertainers, including the Unruly Boss, Popcaan through his tenancy with OVO Sound and singer, Mr. Easy via Warner Record’s affiliate Qwest Records back in the 90’s. His extended Warner family also comprises of international superstar acts such as Madonna, Cher, Seal, Ed Sheeran, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers just to name a few.

Projexx, if you didn’t know, is from an esteemed musical pedigree in his home country. He is the son of music producer Lloyd “John John” James and grandson of Lloyd “King Jammy” James, arguably one of dancehall’s most influential producers.

His uncles, Trevor “Baby G” James and Jammy “Jam 2” James, are also music producers.

“I wouldn’t say that having Jammys as my grandfather hasn’t helped me in terms of getting recording opportunities or making inroads musically. But majority of the people that I have done work with are not aware of my musical heritage until long after,” he said.

There is no doubt Projexx’ musical style and delivery is a tier above the rest, describing his music, he said, “In music I bring fresh sounds, like sonically speaking. I have a lot of musical styles so I’m basically a melting pot of musical genres”.

The singjay was also noticed by Afrobeats music-producer Juls, who reached out on Instagram where they exchanged a couple beats and songs, much to Nigerian singer/songwriter, WizKid’s liking. Eventually Projexx would be featured on his album Made In Lagos, released by RCA Records on October 30 on the single, True Love with Tay Iwar.

Being a big fan of WizKid, Projexx spoke about having the opportunity to work with him, “I’ve been listening to WizKid from way back. He was one of the first artistes to introduce me to Afrobeats. The second song I released was actually a remix of a song he did called Closer featuring Drake.”

Projexx is currently working on a new EP and mixtape.“My mixtape is coming out soon and it’s just a vibe, showing people what I can do. I’m showing my versatility on some hip hop beats,” he said.

His latest single, Feel Right, produced by Silent Addy is doing pretty well in music circles. Other hits many will know are Rise Man a Rise for producer Markus Myrie, Miami (Troublemekka), Vivid, and Make a Way (featuring Quada).