Chronixx’s Exile Is the Reggae Classic We’ve Been Waiting For
Chronixx’s Exile isn’t just a strong return — it’s a masterpiece. The kind of record that reminds you how powerful an album can be when vision, craft, and conviction align. Produced by Inflo, the visionary behind Sault, Cleo Sol, and Little Simz, the album moves effortlessly through eras and subgenres of reggae with ease — roots, dancehall, dub, lovers’ rock — each track a portal into a different moment of the music’s lineage.
From the bold, declarative energy of the title track Exile to the reflective groove of Market, Chronixx proves why he’s in a league of his own. I Know What You Feelin’ nods to Bob Marley’s Waiting in Vain, carrying that same tender ache before opening into something fully its own, while Sweet Argument slides into the warmth of classic lovers’ rock. And then there’s Genesis, a breathtaking acoustic piece that drifts toward the spiritual textures of Sault or Cleo Sol — expansive, emotive, and deeply human. On Resilient, the powerful choral backing gives the song an almost church-like uplift, leaving your spirit buoyed and inspired.
Exile sets a new bar for reggae and, truthfully, for contemporary music as a whole. In an era of singles and fleeting attention, this is a full-body work — cohesive, intentional, and timeless. It’s the kind of classic we rarely get anymore, in any genre — and one that reminds us why we fell in love with the art form in the first place. I love this damn album. It’s what we’ve needed — music that hits your emotions, lifts your spirit, and reconnects you with why reggae matters.
