October 13, 2025 - TEMPO Networks

By NAN ET Editor

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Oct. 13, 2025: Chronixx is back – and reggae music feels whole again. The Jamaican artist who helped redefine modern roots reggae has returned with Exile, his long-awaited sophomore album, and the world is listening. Released unexpectedly on October 10, 2025, the 17-track project arrived without hype or a headline single — just pure conviction, artistry, and spirit. Within hours, it shot straight to No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart, proof that in a noisy digital age, authenticity still cuts through.

Released under his own Forever Living Originals label, Exile carries a symbolic name — a meditation on solitude, self-work, and spiritual grounding. Chronixx, now 33, has spent years away from the spotlight. That silence, it seems, was preparation. This isn’t an artist chasing streams; this is a man returning home to his calling.

FLASHBACK: Chronixx performs onstage during All Points East on August 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

A Global Homecoming

Even without promotion, Exile resonated far beyond Jamaica. On Apple Music, the album entered charts across continents — No. 5 in Seychelles, No. 9 in Mauritius, No. 10 in Kenya, and No. 15 in Malawi, with similar traction across Europe and Asia. On iTunes, it hit No. 1 in Trinidad & Tobago, No. 2 in the Cayman Islands and Poland, and landed in the Top 25 in the U.K. and Germany. That reach underscores what reggae has always been — global, healing, and borderless.

The drop also coincided with Chronixx’s birthday — a serendipitous alignment fans dubbed “Chronixx Day.” Across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, the celebration felt like a family reunion. One fan wrote, “This is more than an album; this is a spiritual moment.” Another added, “Chronixx has given us a classic. Mad respect!”

Recording artist Devin Di Dakta captured the mood perfectly: “It’s a true Jamaican Sunday back ina di day — music a play loud, yard a sweep, Sunday dinner a cook. Home, family, love, joy.”

Back to the Roots, Forward With Vision

While Chronology (2017) made Chronixx an international name, Exile feels like a reclamation. The production leans analog — warm basslines, live horns, and stripped-back arrangements that honor the 1970s spirit of reggae while sounding defiantly current. There’s growth, yes, but not distance; he hasn’t abandoned the roots, he’s deepened them.

Tracks like “Family First,” “Keep On Rising,” “Resilient,” and “Don’t Be Afraid” stand out — soulful affirmations wrapped in intricate rhythm. Fans praise their sincerity: uplifting without being naïve, conscious without being preachy.

As one listener posted: “On this new album, he went back — like 70s beats, more live and analogue. It worked!”

Another echoed: “Chronixx was trying to do something different with Exile — and it worked.”

That collective approval speaks volumes. In a landscape dominated by viral singles, Chronixx released a 17-track album as one complete story — a bold artistic statement and a subtle act of rebellion.

Faith, Family, and Frequency

More than a record, Exile feels like a frequency — a spiritual recalibration. Chronixx sings not just to the ear but to the soul, urging listeners to reconnect with truth and self. The album’s sonic palette — meditative drums, ethereal harmonies, and grounded lyricism — mirrors the internal journey many in his generation are walking.

For the reggae community, it’s also validation. The genre often fights for space in a digital world that rewards quick content over timeless craft. But Exile’s success proves that depth still sells — and that the reggae faithful remain a global force.

A Return That Feels Like Renewal

Eight years after Chronology, Exile isn’t a sequel; it’s a rebirth. It shows that patience and purpose still matter in music — that silence can be strategy, and introspection can fuel innovation.

In Exile, Chronixx reminds us that reggae isn’t just rhythm — it’s revelation. It’s the sound of a people who’ve turned struggle into song and faith into fuel. And now, with his return, reggae’s next chapter begins where it always has — in truth, vibration, and love.

By Dr. Isaac Newton

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, MON. Oct. 13, 2025: What does it mean to be human when machines can think, work, and create faster than we ever could? Senator Bernie Sanders has raised the alarm, warning that up to 100 million jobs in the United States could disappear in the next decade because of artificial intelligence and robotics. His warning is not just for the United States. It applies to the Caribbean as well, asking us a critical question: How can we use new technology without losing the value of human work, dignity, and the spirit that holds our communities together?

The Caribbean stands on the edge of profound change. AI and robotics can reimagine farming with smart systems, transform tourism with personalized experiences, and modernize manufacturing through automation. But progress without careful thought can harm as much as it helps. Picture a farmer watching machines harvest land once tilled by his family or a call center worker in Kingston replaced by an algorithm. Technology can create wealth, but it can also leave people behind if we are not deliberate about how we use it.

Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, during a vote at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Policy must guide this transformation. Inspired by Sanders’ idea of a robot tax, Caribbean governments could require companies that replace human workers with machines to invest in retraining programs and digital skills education. A Caribbean Digital Skills Fund could train people in coding, cybersecurity, AI management, and robotics maintenance. A hotel clerk replaced by a kiosk could retrain as a data technician. A factory worker could become a robotics supervisor. These solutions are practical, not abstract. Policies like shorter workweeks with full pay could give workers more time for family, rest, and personal growth while maintaining productivity.

Education is key. Dr. Nadine Bryce, Associate Professor of Literacy Education at Hunter College, City University of New York, currently on a Fulbright in Jamaica, explains: “In schools, this translates to being critical consumers of AI. The Ministry of Education reported efforts to use AI to reshape teaching, assessment, and learning. AI tools helped students work at their own pace, and teachers could use the results to improve instruction. This raises important questions about how teachers can translate AI results into real classroom practice. Education is still a human activity. Teaching must remain meaningful, challenging, and tailored to the students in front of us. We cannot lose sight of the big picture.”

Her insight shows that the Caribbean must prepare not just skilled workers but wise citizens who can use technology responsibly. From preschool to university, education must blend digital literacy, creative problem-solving, ethical reasoning, and cultural knowledge. Coding classes and AI labs should exist alongside philosophy, art, and social responsibility. Learning should inspire judgment and creativity, not just teach machines to replace humans.

Fairness must guide the distribution of wealth. Profits generated by AI cannot go only to executives or global companies. Profit-sharing, employee ownership, and cooperatives ensure technology benefits everyone. Sanders in businessinsider.com emphasizes that workers must gain from the tools they help operate. Caribbean governments could require companies to invest a portion of AI profits in pensions, reskilling, and community projects. Imagine a factory in Trinidad funding small businesses or a tech company in St. Lucia building housing for displaced workers. This is not charity; it is fairness in action.

The Caribbean is at a threshold where technology and humanity meet. We cannot simply adapt; we must shape a future where machines enhance life rather than drain it. The urgency is real, and the choice is ours. Either we allow automation to hollow our societies, or we build a region where technology strengthens communities, protects human dignity, and helps people flourish. This choice will define our economies, our communities, and the kind of people we become.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Isaac Newton is a strategist and scholar trained at Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia. He advises governments and international institutions on governance, public transformation, and global justice. His work blends visionary thinking with practical insight, helping Global South nations address historical injustice, advance human dignity, and engage global issues of peace, sovereignty, and shared prosperity. Dr. Newton envisions societies where innovation and responsibility evolve together to promote human flourishing.

Chronixx Returns With Exile — A Glorious Rebirth for Reggae Music