Chronixx

Jamar Rolando McNaughton, known professionally as Chronixx, was born on October 10, 1992, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica. His musical journey began at an early age, influenced by his father, the singer Chronicle. Chronixx started songwriting at five, penning his first song, “Rice Grain.” He attended St Catherine High School and immersed himself in music from his childhood, singing in school and church. His professional career commenced in his high school years, with him starting to produce riddims at the age of 14, including the Freezer riddim for Ice Box Records, and providing harmony vocals for artists like Lutan Fyah. A significant turning point occurred in 2009 after the passing of his younger brother, which led him to collaborate with Romaine ‘Teflon’ Arnett of Zincfence Records.

Chronixx’s prominence grew in 2012, fueled by substantial airplay in Jamaica and performances at events such as Reggae Sumfest. In 2013, he achieved success with hits “Smile Jamaica” and “Here Comes Trouble,” followed by tours in the United Kingdom and the United States with his Zincfence Redemption Band. That same year, he traveled to Kenya as a Peace Ambassador, performing at the Tuko Rada Peace Concert in Nairobi. His EP, “Dread & Terrible,” released on April 1, 2014, quickly topped the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart, maintaining a presence in the top 10 for 42 consecutive weeks. In May 2014, he received several accolades at the Linkage Awards in New York, including Culture Artist of the Year and Best New Artist. Chronixx made his US television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in July 2014, which was followed by a concert in Central Park attended by over 5,000 attendees. He received a MOBO Award nomination in 2014 and won Best Song for “Smile Jamaica” and Best Music Video for “Here Comes Trouble” at the 33rd International Reggae & World Music Awards.

In January 2015, Chronixx collaborated with American rapper Joey Bada$$ on the song “Belly of the Beast” for the album “B4.Da.$$.” He continued to tour, performing at Glastonbury Festival in June 2015. His debut album, “Chronology,” released on July 7, 2017, earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae Album in 2018. In the same year, he received a Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence. Following a period of low public profile between 2020 and 2025, which included collaborations and contributions as a composer and lyricist for the UK-based collective Sault, Chronixx made a significant return to the stage as the main headliner of Reggaeland in August 2025, where he announced his new album, “Exile,” slated for release in October 2025. In July 2022, he launched the JamCoders Summer Camp for high school students in Jamaica, a fully funded program focusing on algorithms and computer programming, supported by his Caring Hands of Rastafari (CHOR) Foundation and various partners.