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ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX, SET TO TOUR WITH NAS AND LAURYN HILL!
Reggae artist, Chronixx is expected to hit the road with two of music’s biggest acts this September. It was revealed last week that the ‘Behind Curtain’ singer will join Nas and Lauryn Hill on their joint North-American tour which gets underway on September 7. Several reports from the international media say the roots reggae singer will serve as the opening act for 11 shows on the tour which is expected to make stops in Florida, Boston, Chicago … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX IS WINDING DOWN HIS VERY SUCCESSFUL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!
By Richard Johnson— Chronixx in performance on the North American leg of his Chronology tour. (Photo: AllEyesOnit Films) — REGGAE artist Chronixx is currently enjoying sold-out performances as the North American leg of his Chronology tour winds down.The artiste is now in Canada where he played before a capacity audience at the L’Olympia in the French-Canadian city of Montreal on Wednesday, and another capacity audience was being anticipated for last night’s stop at the London Music Town Hall in Ontario. Tonight he moves to Rebel Complex in Toronto for the final of his Canadian stops on the tour schedule and this event has already been sold out. “For the past weeks we sold out venues across the south to east coast of the with an average capacity of 2,000 people or more at each … Read entire article »
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CHRONIXX, JAH CURE, DUANE STEPHENSON, STEEL PULSE AND RAGING FYAH AMONG OTHERS, HEAD TO “REGGAE GEEL” IN BELGIUM, AUGUST 4-5!
Chronixx (Michael Gordon) A strong Jamaican contingent has been announced for this year’s staging of Reggae Geel in Belgium on August 4 and 5. Reggae Geel is one of the oldest reggae festivals in Europe, and this year will mark its 39th edition. More than 70 acts are down to take the stage over the two days, with a high concentration of local acts set to perform. Among the artists advertised for the festival are Jah Cure, Steel Pulse, Duane Stephenson, Christopher Martin, Chronixx, Raging Fyah, Jesse Royal, Runkus, Chevaughn, Notis Heavyweight Rockaz, Royal Blu, Blvk H3ro and Hempress Sativa. In addition, vintage reggae acts The Silvertones and The Heptones are also on the line-up. The organizers of the festival note that Reggae Geel is for music lovers of all ages and now has five … Read entire article »
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“SIGNING TO A CORPORATE BRAND IN NOT SELLING OUT” SAYS I-OCTANE!
By Curtis Campbell— I-Octane— Reggae artist I-Octane believes artists should not shy away from merging their talents with Corporate companies, as this is by no means a ‘sell-out’ move. The artist pointed to acts like Drake and Rihanna who have taken their careers to new heights due to collaborations with entities like Apple and Tidal respectively. According to I-Octane, especially in light of declining record sales, artists should focus more on branding and aligning with corporate companies. “We as Jamaicans don’t like to brand ourselves. As an artist sey him a guh brand himself, they start to say dem man deh sell out, dem man deh pants tight, dem man deh locks too neat and a bag of frivolous things. So it’s clear that we are not understanding the business part of it. So when a … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX, BRINGS THE JAMAICAN SPIRIT TO A NEW ADIDAS COLLECTION!
By ALEX FRANK: Photo: Courtesy of Adidas It’s impossible to talk fashion with Chronixx—the face of Adidas’s new Spring 2017 Spezial collection—without discussing things much bigger than shirts and shoes. The 24-year-old Jamaican reggae singer, a leader in the island’s earthy roots scene, has a holistic view on personal style, informed in part by his Rastafarian beliefs, and his spirit leads his style, not the other way around. “We are not trying to look good—we are trying to … Read entire article »
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CHRONIXX TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “CHRONOLOGY” IN MARCH!
Chronixx performing on the Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show last Friday. (Photo: courtesy of NBC)— CHRONIXX is busy in New York preparing for his four-month-long tour of North America and the release of his upcoming album Chronology, which is set to hit the streets early March. As part of the promotions for the album, the artist, who leads the reggae revival breed of young acts, made the second stop at the Tonight Show on American television network NBC last Friday. Host of the slot, Jimmy Fallon, is a long-time fan and first had Chronixx on back in 2014 when he was promoting his EP Dread and Terrible. “I just love, love, love this guy,” Fallon said in introducing the performance. “This guy made his television debut right here on the Tonight Show and will kick … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX, TO MAKE HIS SECOND APPEARANCE ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW!”
Chronixx.— Reggae singer Chronixx is set to appear on American network NBC ’s The Tonight Show on Friday, February 24. This would mark the second time the 25-year-old, who is widely regarded as the forerunner of the reggae revival movement, would be appearing on the late night talk show with the host Jimmy Fallon. In 2014, while promoting his EP Dread and Terrible, Chronixx performed the title track along with his Zinc Fence Redemption band and created quite a buzz on social media. He is currently promoting his upcoming album Chronology, set to be released in a few weeks. Earlier this month he released the lead single Likes. This self-produced track sees the artiste speaking his mind on today’s dancehall climate and social media hype. He is set to commence a promotional tour … Read entire article »
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RADIO VS THE INTERNET – THE DISCUSSIONS HEAT UP AT THE REGGAE OPEN UNIVERSITY!
By Shereita Grizzle— Chronixx— Discussions at the Reggae Open University on Thursday night reached intense levels as tempers flared in a debate about radio and its viability in today’s music industry. As panellists discussed the issue of gatekeepers and the role they play in establishing the careers of entertainers, one of the panellists, promoter Paul ‘DJ Stamma’ Watson, said there was no need for radio in today’s musical landscape as many entertainers are finding new, more innovative ways to … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S MUSIC MOGUL CHRIS BLACKWELL, ADVISES JAMAICANS TO “PROTECT THE MUSIC!”
By Richard Johnson— Top: Chris Blackwell Bottom: Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange sharing a moment with music mogul Chris Blackwell. (Photo: Karl McLarty)— JAMAICA has the distinction of being one of three countries whose music is heard, played, and enjoyed globally. That observation came from music mogul Chris Blackwell, who noted the other two countries are the United States and the United Kingdom. This, he stated, is something Jamaicans should be proud of and protect, attributing the popularity of the Jamaican music brand to the messages conveyed in the lyrics and music during the first 10 to 15 years of its popularity. Blackwell was speaking at the launch of Rebel Salute, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew on Monday. He lauded reggae artist and event promoter Tony Rebel and his team … Read entire article »
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JAZZ GREAT MONTY ALEXANDER PERFORMS FOR CHARITY IN JAMAICA!
By Richard Johnson— Jazz pianist Monty Alexander—- It has been years since piano virtuoso Monty Alexander performed in Jamaica. Later this evening he breaks that dry spell with a benefit concert at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew in aid of The University of the West Indies’ Global Giving Program. The affable Alexander sat down with the Jamaica Observer ahead of the performance, dubbed Home For Christmas. He shared thoughts on the performance, Jamaican music and culture, and inspiring and being inspired by the current crop of Jamaican musicians and artists. He said accepting the invitation to perform in Jamaica was a no-brainer. “I was really pleased when I got the call. I have gotten invitations over the years since the last time, which was a good while ago, and the timing was not … Read entire article »
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