Lyndon John X Bio
Lyndon John X is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from
Toronto, Canada who burst onto the Reggae music scene in
2007 with his debut independent Reggae album entitled Two
Chord Skankin’.
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August 1st 2010, after leaving IMOK Entertainment and
pursuing his music 100% independently, Lyndon released his
sophomore album “Brighter Days” with a self titled
debut track that has set airways ablaze from Toronto to
Japan, satisfying LJX fans new and old with positive vibes
that express hope for the future. LJX’s sound has been
compared to Steel Pulse and Bob Marley which are both
honorable comparisons but his vocals, skank and overall
sound are truly original
Lyndon began studying music at age 5 with the violin and
piano, shortly after, he started playing the guitar which he
continues to study today. Lyndon was introduced to Calypso
and Reggae music through his Grenadian parentage and Reggae
seemed to become part of him, as it also carried through
while playing in various Jazz and Blues bands. At 16 he
recorded his first single ‘All My Lovin’, a beautiful
reggae ballad which appears on his debut album and leaves
you wanting to hear more from Lyndon John X (LJX).
In 2008 Lyndon was nominated for a JUNO for Reggae Recording
of the Year, and as Best Male Newcomer at the Canadian
Reggae Music Awards. He was and still is extremely excited
and grateful for the recognition. After the immediate
success of Two Chord Skankin’, Lyndon toured Europe
and performed at the Montreux Jazz Fest, one of the most
renowned music festivals worldwide and the Blue Balls
Festival in Switzerland, where his music was received to
great acclaim. He also enjoyed performing nationally at the
Calgary Reggae Festival, Montreal Reggae Festival and
Iriefest!
His newly released album, "Brighter Days" is a
classic example of new school reggae with an old school
approach to roots music. The album promises authentic hard
hitting roots reggae musicianship with lyrics that are
current, conscious and addictive. Lyndon feels Reggae has
and will forever be a revolutionary tool to broadcast
injustices and project hope for the future on a global
level. He portrays this view clearly throughout the entire
album.
“Once you get to understand the lyrics the message
starts to penetrate” - Lyndon John X
On September 9, 2010, Lyndon John X's live news
performance on CTV news network Canada AM marked a historic
moment in Canadian broadcasting as a reggae artist has not
been featured live on national TV for over a decade. A few
short months after this amazing experience, he received
great news once again! On February 1st, Brighter Days was
nominated for a 2011 JUNO for Reggae Recording of the
Year, as well as nominations for Best Reggae Album,
Best Reggae Single and Top Male Vocalist at the Reggae Music
Achievement Awards (RMAA’s).
As he prepares for the 2011 JUNO Awards Ceremonies and
JUNOfest performances, he remains solid in his foundation
and what he feels is the most important thing with his
work….The Music and The Message.
“Playing for the People is an Award in itself, and
what it is all about!”- Lyndon John X
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