Niko Chromatic

Famed dancehall DJ Niko Chromatic has died.

The pop sound system selector, aka disc jockey, of Chromatic Sound, passed away on Tuesday following a long battle with kidney failure. Niko Chromatic, whose real name is Nicholas Grant, was diagnosed with renal failure back in 2015 and over the by two years, his wellness has been on a steady decline. Terminal yr a Gofundme account was created to raise funds for the dancehall disc jockey to get a life-saving handling for his disease overseas.

A number of dancehall entertainers and fans donated to the Niko Chromatic Medical Fund including NotNice who gave US$1,000. He didn't go the handling he needed in time and succumb to the disease on Tuesday in the hospital. He needed US$fifty,000 for his medical expenses.

Final twelvemonth November a benefit concert was held in Kingston which saw a few local celebrities turning out to support the fundraising efforts. Artists similar Tommy Lee Sparta, Bugle, and Vershon were at the result.

"Niko was a beloved member of the dancehall community he is humble and kind to everyone around him and he will exist missed," sources close to the late disc jockey told Urban Islandz

Niko Chromatic is a co-founder of the famed Chromatic Sound System. Creep Chromatic and Water ice are the two other founding members although Ice left the sound system in 2008. Over the years a few other members have joined the squad including JR Chromatic.

R.I.P. Niko Chromatic