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Chronixx

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Real name
Jamar Rolando McNaughton
Born
October 10, 1992
Hometown
St. Catherine, Jamaica

Chronixx, born Jamar Rolando McNaughton, is a Jamaican reggae artist from Spanish Town, Jamaica, and one of the leading voices of the Reggae Revival movement. Raised in a musical household as the son of singer Chronicle, he began writing songs at an early age, recorded his first track in 2003, and later developed his skills as a singer, songwriter, and producer within Jamaica’s roots and dancehall scene. He first drew wider attention with projects such as the Hooked on Chronixx EP and the acclaimed Dread & Terrible EP, which helped establish his international reputation. His 2017 debut album, Chronology, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album and confirmed his status as a major contemporary reggae artist. Known for conscious lyrics, melodic phrasing, and a sound that bridges classic roots reggae with modern influences, Chronixx has collaborated with artists across Jamaica and beyond while remaining closely identified with socially aware, culturally rooted music.

Awards

  • Caribbean Music Awards, Reggae Album of the Year, Exile (2026)
  • Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence (2017)
  • Linkage Awards, Culture Artist of the Year (2014)
  • Linkage Awards, Best New Artist (2014)
  • Linkage Awards, Entertainer of the Year (2014)
  • International Reggae & World Music Awards, Best Song, “Smile Jamaica” (2014)
  • International Reggae & World Music Awards, Best Music Video, “Here Comes Trouble” (2014)
  • Grammy nomination, Best Reggae Album, Chronology (2018)
  • MOBO Awards nomination, Best Reggae Act (2014)

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