Ups And Downs

Let's Groove

Nuh Betta Than Yard

D' Rootsman

King Said

Good Connection

Sugarshack Cover Compilation, Vol. 2

Just When I Needed You Most (Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Possibility

Peace of Mind

Where I Belong

Celebration

Cosmic Roots

Strength

Sound a Beat

Tribute to my mother, the legendary gospel songstress Barbara Jones, for her 66th Birthday, at Zincfence Sessionz in London, UK. November 2018.

Tribute to Barbara Jones

Sept. 27, 2017 | Abby O'Neill -- Reggae has long been the most vivid musical escape for me. Its soul-cleansing riddims always feel familiar and cozy, like rushing into your lover's arms after a significant time away. This is especially true for roots reggae, whose staccato guitar licks, billowing bass, and sonic splashes on a canvas of negative space, are like salve for the soul. The mid-tempo pulse varnishes heads with Kool-Aid grins and daydreams of living beachside amid nature's unrestricted beauty.

Given all that, you can understand why I've been obsessed with Chronixx lately. At a time when dancehall has been dominating the Jamaican soundscape, its refreshing to hear the man born Jamar McNaughton carrying the roots-revival torch for a younger generation and expanding upon the footprint left by his world-renowned predecessors.

Chronixx and his band Zincfence Redemption paid a long-awaited visit to the Tiny Desk to perform three songs from his sophomore album, Chronology.


Set List:

"Skankin' Sweet"
"Majesty"
"Spanish Town Rocking"

Musicians:

Jamar McNaughton "Chronixx" (vocals); Evan Mason (keys); Stephen Coore (guitar); N'Namdi Robinson (guitar); Hector Lewis (percussion); Adrian Henry (bass); Oliver Thompson (drums)

Credits:

Producers: Abby O'Neill, Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Tsering Bista, Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri; Production Assistant: Jenna Li; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.

Background vocals on Chronixx NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Ecumo presents: Voice out Jams

On Thursday 21st May 2020, rising musician Hector “Roots Percussionist” Lewis will release his new single, “LOVE SAVIOUR” which is produced by New York Producer Dretegs. The latest song is a follow-up to “Outlaw”, which featured US-based recording artistes Royal Khaoz and QNA. 

Roots Percussionist, whose mother was the legendary reggae-turned-gospel singer Barbara Jones who passed away in 2014, said that he wanted to celebrate the divinity of female energy as a source of healing for humankind. “Listening to my mother’s voice growing up, I was exposed to the lovers rock, reggae and disco era quite a lot. Her musical influence has really inspired my own sound and journey and it has definitely shaped the way I appreciate all genres of music to this day. My mother’s love is the first I have ever known, and this song is special for anyone that has experienced the fullness of what true love in all forms can do to make your life brighter and better.”

“LOVE SAVIOUR” is a smooth, upbeat offering that will bring listeners to their feet in true 2-step fashion. Dedicated to the young and the young at heart, its beautiful melodies are reminiscent of the 70’s era of music, with a contemporary twist.

Roots Percussionist, who has also worked with superstars in his career such as Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, OVO Music’s Popcaan and Jesse Royal, hopes that the new single which he co-wrote with Andre “Dretegs” Havthorne, inspires people to dance, sing and find a true sense of happiness during the current times. “My music will always be a extension of I, and the spiritual balance that surrounds me through the gift that Rastafari gave me. I want “LOVE SAVIOUR” to send a message of harmony and happiness, and encourage people all over the world to live in the vessel of music with a clean mind and a pure heart,” he explained.

Roots’ seemingly limitless talents are well-known on the international reggae circuit, as the current percussionist and backup vocalist for Grammy-Nominated superstar Chronixx and Zincfence Redemption. The band has earned millions of fans around the world over the last 5 years, and has headlined various festivals and sold-out concerts since the release of Chronixx’s critically-acclaimed “Chronology” album - including Coachella in the USA and Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom. 

“LOVE SAVIOUR” will be available at midnight on Thursday 21st May 2020 across all major streaming platforms.

Listen to “LOVE SAVIOUR”:
iTunes: https://apple.co/3cM3UGR
Tidal: https://bit.ly/36h4RV7
Amazon: https://amzn.to/36m1NHC 
Soundcloud: 
Distrokid: https://bit.ly/3bG3AIw
Watch the YouTube premiere of “LOVE SAVIOUR” Official Lyric Video 
on Thursday 21st May at 10:00am ET: https://bit.ly/3g1MuIq

LOVE SAVIOUR - Roots Percussionist

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