Two days ago Jamar McNaughton turned 34. More than a decade has passed since a skinny youth from Spanish Town, son of the singer Chronicle, started making roots reggae feel urgent again. Chronixx ...

Reggae and dancehall heavyweights including Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Protoje and Alkaline, alongside new-generation acts such as Ai Milly, are also among those with projects in consideration.

The meaning of “Skankin’ Sweet” is simple: when life gets hard, reggae and dancing can lift you up. In the song, Chronixx tells listeners to set their problems aside, move to the music and ask Jah for ...