At 13 years old ZJ Chrome dreamed of becoming a Radio Disc Jock and accomplished this dream in 2003 when he began his radio broadcasting career at ZIP 103 FM in Kingston, Jamaica. Instantaneously ZJ Chrome became one of the leading Radio Disc Jocks and Personalities in Jamaica , highly respected by his peers and fans across the world with his seamless mixing techniques and ingenious remixes and has been coined as untouchable for his mixing skill and techniques.
In 2007 he expanded on his radio genius by setting out to make his mark in music production by launching his Record Label CR203 Records. Here he has cemented his name in the history books of Jamaican Culture in both Dancehall and Reggae Music.
CR203 Records has spawned numerous hits including as Clarks by Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Gaza Slim, this became an instant international Dancehall hit transcending all mediums. It has been featured on multiple international playlists, TikTok trends and featured in tv’s shows and movies including Canada’s hit tv dance show “So You Think You Can Dance” and in 2021’s British Romantic Comedy Boxing Day. Clarks the song, has also impacted Clarks the shoe brand, leading to increased sales as many clamoured to try out Clarks and has been credited as aiding Clarks’ growing inspirations of shoe lines dedicated to the Jamaican culture. Further Dancehall Artist Popcaan has credited Clarks as his first hit record on later recorded songs in his career.
ZJ Chrome’s collaborations with Reggae Artist Christopher Martin are two of the Artist’s biggest hit singles to date. The track titled Paper Loving has claimed over 63 million streams on Spotify and their second collaboration Cheaters Prayer has over 18 million steams with both being massive hits in Africa, the UK and throughout Europe.
Chrome’s works such as Watch Me- Busy Signal , Gallis – Mr. Vegas , Hope and Pray - Mavado , Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel, Before I Leave – Jah Cure are just a few of his easily recognized Reggae and Dancehall Singles in his large catalogue of music.
In 2015 Chrome released a 14 track studio album MUSIC WITHOUT RULES which saw him becoming the first Jamaican Radio Disc Jock /Producer to release a complete studio album.
His Hit Single @tled Wit The Ting by Dancehall Artist Akaline was chosen as a featured track in the beloved worldwide game Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online: The Diamond Casino Heist in 2019.
Over the span of his ongoing career Chrome has produced over 18 Dancehall Riddims and 7 Reggae Riddims such as Trippple Bounce , Mad Collab, Smokin, Dancehall EFX, , Cardiac Bass, Cardiac Strings, Cardiac Keys and Between the Lines Riddims to name a few. These Riddims and Singles have seen him working with Dancehall and Reggae Greats including Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel, Popacaan, Masicka, Shensea, Bounty Killa, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Valiant, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Konshens, Jah Cure, Alkaline, Romaine Virgo , Christopher Martin, Cecile, Alaine , Bugle, Tommy Lee, Dexta Daps, Kabaka Pyramid, Aidonia I- Octane Voicemail, Tifa, Demarco and numerous others.
His success in Radio and Music Production saw him being contracted in 2019 by Regional Caribbean Telecoms giant Digicel as a Social Media Influencer for their launch of their D’Music App based on his reputation on the local music scene and social following.
Further Chrome also established himself as Concert Promoter, conceptualizing a new era in par@es in Jamaica in 2017, with his wildly popular staple event Strictly 2K,- Best of The 2000’s which highlights music from the 2000’s, an era in Jamaican music which was never celebrated prior to the launch of his brand Strictly 2K. Strictly 2K is attended by thousands for its staging’s both in Jamaica and the United States. By hosting Strictly 2K, ZJ Chrome has developed corporate relationships with brands such as Wata, Wray and Nephew White Overproof Rum, Old Spice and Carimed to name a few.
ZJ Chrome’s his impact, influence and place in Reggae and Dancehall music has been cemented, and he is a force to be reckoned with as an acclaimed Music Producer, successful Radio Disc Jock and Personality, and Event Promoter.