For some people it is like a dream comes true: on Thursday, 8th of August, one of the biggest talents of the Jamaican scene is coming to Prague! He has no gangster image, but is seen more as a follower of Bob Marley himself. Chronixx (Jamar Rolando McNaughton) is only 21 years old, but because of his father, a musician, surrounded by music from a very young age. His father recognized his talents and nurtured him in an environment in which he could grow into whatever area of music he chose. Always accompanying him to the studio, Jamar grew up around the likes of Burro Banton, Norris Man and the legendary Gregory Isaacs. Confidently he set out to make his mark in music, by writing his first song ‘Rice Grain’ by the age of five. Coached by Danny Browne, he recorded his first song with him in 2003. As many singers before, he sang in a gospel choir and sang harmonies for no other than Lutan Fyah.
In the age of 14 years, he started to compose riddims like the ‘Freezer Riddim’ for Icebox Records and voicing artistes such as, Popcaan for Maverick Records. A big impact had his brother’s death in 2009. In the same year he met with people, who inspired him to concentrate on his career. The synergy he found with Romaine ‘Teflon’ Arnett of ZincFence Recordz gave birth to the creation of a singer, who is stepping out with a unique voice and is armed with lyrics and an accompanying musical sound, set to capture his place on the reggae music stage. In 2010, Alty ‘J.O.E’ Nunes impacted on the lives of not only his brothers, Aijah & Jahnoi, but on Chronixx as well. They started working as a team and after Joe’s passing in February 2011, Chronixx, in honour of the Jah Ova Evil legacy, took his career to another level.
Instead of going on to Edna Manley College as planned, he, along with other members of the Jah Ova Evil family, released singles such as Behind Curtain, African Heritage, Wall Street and Warrior.
Today, Chronixx credits his versatility and his professional stage presence to the early lessons he received from his father Chronicle, who always shared his own experiences and encouraged his son to go one step beyond with each performance. Chronixx is not disappointing his father, his family or his friends who know that the ‘sky is the limit’ for this young man who sees ‘music as his mission.’
In spring he was for the first time on tour in Europe, now for the summer he is going to all the important festivals in Europe again. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this rising star live!
CHRONIXX & ZINC FENCE REDEMPTION (JAM)
8.8.2013 Praha, Lucerna Music Bar (open door 20h)
presale: 350Kč +fee
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