Parodax Places Four Projects in iTunes Top 5: “Very Important That I Represent My Roots”

US-based, Guyanese-born dancehall artiste celebrates his recent success amid ongoing challenges. “I’ve been getting a fight because I’m a Guyanese artist - most artistes overlook my talent because they feel I don’t belong.”

Guyanese dancehall artiste Parodax

US-based, Guyanese-born dancehall artiste Parodax is currently enjoying success following the release of his Gothic Boss album, with several tracks making an impact across the charts. His previous projects including Gothic Boss, The Return of the Gothic Child, and other releases have occupied positions 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the Apple Music/iTunes Reggae chart.

While fan support has been overwhelming, he notes that the industry response has been more complex. “The response from my fans has been mad love and support, but the industry is a different story. I have been getting a fight because I’m a Guyanese artist in the dancehall reggae market, and most artistes overlook my talent because they feel I don’t belong.”

Reflecting on the milestone and what it means for his homeland, Parodax shared, “It is very important that I represent my roots on a global stage because my culture is part of my image and self-expression. To be the first Guyanese artist to chart with four albums at the same time was phenomenal, and I owe it to the people of Guyana. I want to show the Guyanese youth that it is possible to accomplish your dreams and goals.”

Still, Parodax remains grounded in his identity, drawing from both his roots and the wider Caribbean influence. “I just be myself; art is an expression, and all Caribbean countries are similar in culture and music. I grew up in dancehall culture, so it’s a part of my identity.”

“The response from my fans has been mad love and support, but the industry is a different story. I have been getting a fight because I’m a Guyanese artist in the dancehall reggae market, and most artistes overlook my talent because they feel I don’t belong.”

When asked which body of work best represents his current space as an artiste, he pointed to a collection of projects that trace his journey: “My three albums and one EP — Gothic Boss, Mi Nuh Good Mi Nuh Bad, Gothic Love Story, Devil Inna God, The Return of the Gothic Child — it tells my life story from the beginning to where I’m at now. It’s just an expression of my musical journey from the start.”