This 7″ vinyl, released in 2004 on the Silver Kamel label, features Jamaican deejay Jah Thomas on “Discover London City.” The track is built on a heavy rhythm inspired by classic roots and early dancehall styles, connecting the Kingston sound with the UK reggae scene.
The B-side, “Brixton Boogie Dub Version,” presents a stripped-down instrumental cut that emphasizes the bass-driven production.
The release highlights the DJ style of toasting, where vocals are delivered rhythmically over the instrumental, a key element of Jamaican sound system culture.
Jah Thomas (Nkrumah Thomas) is an influential Jamaican deejay and producer who rose to prominence in the late 1970s. He is known for his rhythmic, almost “scatting” vocal style and for founding the Midnight Rock label, which produced a number of influential releases during the transition from roots reggae to early dancehall.
Read the article “Jah Thomas: from panel beater to dancehall pioneer”.
