When Jamaican reggae visionary Chronixx returned in 2025 with Exile, the world didn’t just get another album—it got a statement. Eight years after his Grammy‑nominated debut Chronology, he re‑enters the studio realm with a 17‑track odyssey sonically produced by the acclaimed Inflo. For fans waiting patiently, Exile arrives as a kind of rebirth. Dropped on October 10, 2025—Chronixx’s 33rd birthday—this album marks his return to full‑length form after a substantial pause. Instead of rushing back the same way, he took his time: crafting, refining, aligning with a new creative collaborator in Inflo and choosing an aesthetic that bridges roots reggae with global soul.

Exile keeps the bedrock of reggae intact—live instrumentation, rhythmic guitar skanks, conscious lyrics—but infuses it with surprising depth and texture. Reviewers note its warm, organic production, the feel of real musicians playing real instruments, and moments where the record sounds intentionally raw and unpolished in the best way.

Tracks like “Market” pay homage to Jamaica’s culture of shopkeepers, farmers, and deejays, while “Hurricane” and “Resilient” offer reflective soundscapes pulling in dub, soul, and gospel touches. In this way, Exile isn’t just a roots reggae album—it’s a modern‑rooted expansion of the genre.

ALBUM TRACKLIST ‘EXILE’
01. Exile
02. Market
03. Sweet Argument
04. Survivor
05. Family First
06. I Know What You Feelin’
07. Saviour
08. Keep On Rising
09. Hurricane
10. Genesis
11. Don’t Be Afraid
12. I And I
13. Never Give Up (2025 Remastered)
14. Pain In Your Heart
15. Resilient
16. Scheming
17. Love Is On The Mountain

The title Exile works on multiple levels: personal, spiritual, social. Chronixx examines what it means to feel alienated, to endure, to rebuild, to have faith, and ultimately to reconnect. On songs like “I And I” and “Don’t Be Afraid,” he offers reassurance. On “Survivor” and “Resilient,” he turns to resilience and persistence.

Other tracks like “Family First” and “Sweet Argument” peel back the layers of love, responsibility and community in his life—and by extension, ours. The creative decision to revisit the foundations—“let the band breathe,” play real instruments—adds rich texture to the message.

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• Evolution & Credibility: Chronixx doesn’t simply repeat his past success. Exile feels like an evolution—while rooted in the traditions of Jamaican reggae, it has one eye on the future and a global audience.
• Production Vision: Teaming with Inflo gives the album a fresh sonic identity—melding vintage roots with modern artistic ambition.

Cultural Resonance: With nods to farm‑workers in Jamaica, deejay culture, spiritual uplift and everyday human resilience, it’s an album that carries weight beyond mere entertainment.

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If you’re a longtime reggae fan eager for depth and authenticity, Exile has what you’re looking for. If you’re newer to the genre but appreciate well‑crafted music with global reach, this album is a fine entry point. It rewards patience, reflection, and multiple listens.

Exile by Chronixx is no mere second album—it’s a reaffirmation. It boldly says: “I’ve grown. I’ve observed. I’m still here. And I’m making the music I believe in.” It honours the past, yet opens paths to the future. If reggae is to evolve without losing its soul, this is the kind of work that matters.

Chronixx born Jamar  Rolando  McNaughton (Oct 10, 1992) in Spanish Town, the reggae visionary blends roots culture, spiritual uplift and modern energy — spearheading the “Reggae Revival” with deeply meaningful lyrics and globally resonant grooves.

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