JUST IN: Reggae Star Chronixx COMES Clean On What We All Thought

Reggae sensation Chronixx, often hailed as the next Bob Marley, vanished from the spotlight for five years, sparking endless speculation. Born Jamar Rolando McNaughton in Spanish Town, Jamaica, on October 10, 1992, he sold out massive shows, including 9,000 attendees in Ethiopia and a Coachella performance, before disappearing.

During this time, scammers exploited his name, booking fake shows, while the internet buzzed with rumors of him quitting music. Now, Chronixx reveals the devastating secrets behind his silence, reshaping everything we assumed.

Growing up, Chronixx was shaped by a dual upbringing—his mother’s Christian faith took him to church, where he played drums and sang in choirs, while his father, Chronicle, a reggae artist signed to Massive B Records, immersed him in dancehall and Rastafari spirituality through artists like Gregory Isaacs.

This balance of faith and cultural roots fostered a grounded perspective, neither overly religious nor superficially spiritual. However, a profound influence came from his grandmother, whose oral traditions—passed down from her great-grandmother—clashed with the formal education system’s attempts to dismiss such knowledge as superstition. This sacred wisdom, shared through conversations with reggae legends like Ken Boothe and Bunny Wailer, became the bedrock of his identity, nearly derailed by cultural erasure at school.

By 14, Chronixx was hooked on studio life, recording and knowing his path lay in music. Hits like *Here Comes Trouble* and *Smile Jamaica* catapulted him to fame, with his debut album *Chronology* earning him messiah-like status.

Yet, a 2015 Instagram post calling Barack Obama a “wasteman” (useless person) for not expunging Marcus Garvey’s record ignited backlash, teaching him the weight of his voice. He learned to pair criticism with solutions, reflecting inward pressure to speak responsibly.

Fatherhood shifted his priorities after his daughter’s birth with wife Kalissa, a fellow reggae artist. Choosing family over fame, Chronixx retreated during his hiatus, protecting his personal life like a “baby” unseen by the world.

Contrary to rumors of quitting, he was recording in a home studio, focusing on love as a spiritual projection, as he later shared. While scammers stole his identity, he quietly built something real. He also launched Jam Coders Summer Camp, a coding program for Jamaican students, graduating over 150 since its inception, embodying his ethos of sustainability.

His return in 2025 with *Exile*, a 17-track album released on his 33rd birthday, October 10, hit number one on the US Reggae iTunes chart. Coinciding with Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica, tracks like *Hurricane* became anthems of resilience as he aided recovery efforts.

Using a melon metaphor, Chronixx explained you can’t give what you don’t have—his silence was about growing “melons” to share authentically. This wasn’t a comeback; it was cosmic timing, proving scammers could never steal what he cultivated in silence.