02.04.2014, Flex, Vienna
It was in great anticipation of seeing this young musical phenomenon on stage, that we braced ourselves for the evening ahead, once again in Vienna with accompanying artist on stage, after hectic our schedules and a busy past few weeks we were glad that the day had finally arrived.
Jamar Rolando McNaughton a.k.a Chronixx, Kelissa McDonald and Andre Johnsona a.k.a. Dre Island live in Vienna with the Zinc Fence Redemption Band.
Dre Island and Kellisa have joined Chronixx on the European Tour 2014 and this being Dre Island and Kellisa's first tours in Europe, the response to these 2 artist was simply amazing.
The comparison, seeing an artist online watching a video and seeing them perform live on stage, at times comes with surprise, but in this case I must admit that both Kellisa and Dre Island delivered on what they came to do.
Not having known much about Kellisa until her European tour I was simply blown away by this Empress, gifted of course I would say, in the manner in which she presented herself, the harmonizing expression of her message, bold and strong, very unique. The massive themselves, seemed to be so drawn into her performance and as for it being her first performance in Vienna, wow what an amazing response she got from the Viennese massive was awesome. Kellisa did what she came to do in Vienna and that was to put on a show. Its been a while, I have to admit, that I last took on a liking to an artist and this being from the first impression that I got of both her and Dre Islands's music. Kellisa left a good impression on me and I believe that she did too on the Viennese massive, she is definitely on my new favorite list.
Dre Island somehow brought back memories, still can't put my finger on it but he has something special about him that just sweeps you off your feet. This young artist is about to make an impact in the music industry, just like his counter part Chronixx. Dre Island brings one to ask oneself, "do I know you?" he has this ora around him, such a charismatic personality and very humbling. His performance too was received well by the massive. I suppose the start of spring has the massive out to snatch all that is new this year. Dre Island performance was more than I had budged for, his brought me one step closer to Reggae.
Chronixx the man of the evening, had his second show in Vienna and released his second CD that was launch on the 1st of April, This artist has been making strides towards furthering his career to the next level. From the first time we at Africanlife saw Chronixx to the follow up in Germany on a much bigger stage and audience the response back then when he had started out, was crazy, Fyah all the way, with the Zinc Fence Redemption Band backing him its unimaginable even thinking of him playing with anyone else. His presence on stage is always overwhelming and even to date seeing him once again, he is the true essence of what the youth of today is able to do in spreading positive messages, the inspiration and the stemming of such a talent only brings one to say that Chronixx's musical nature was something he was put on this earth to do. Remembering his first show in Vienna the response it got, only comes with the recognition that artist's really have to make an impact on their audience leaving a good, rather great and unforgettable impact and this is certainly something that he managed to do leaving an impression on all of us that he would definitely come back with a big bang and that is what he has done. Spreading his positive vibe and message. This young musical messiah really has and is making an impact around the world on all the ghetto youths.
This was one one of the memorable shows in 2014 this far. To Bunfire Squad and crew, thank you for once again bringing life back into the Reggae scene in Vienna, its always such a pleasure being at the shows you make possible. We at Africanlife had a blast.
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