Chronixx on Jamaica's music and its influence on Drake and Diplo

Reggae artist Chronixx has been heavily connected to a recent "roots revival" in Jamaica and while he isn't too bothered by that, he does want to clarify that he's not bound to labels, trends or, as he describes it, waves.

"I don't ride waves because it's very harmful," he says. "When that wave is done, you're just waiting out there for the next wave. For me, it's more about my purpose as a musician than living up to a certain slogan or whatever."

Chronixx also isn't that bothered by artists who take influence from his country's culture and sound, such as Drake or Diplo, so long as it's authentic.

"I did my first mixtape with Major Lazer, and just the depth of musical knowledge with each and every one of those members, it's amazing," he explains, of Diplo's project Major Lazer. "I can only imagine it's the same for Drake." 

Chronixx's new album, Chronology, is expected to drop some time this summer.

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