Jah Thomas

Jamaican Reggae Deejay and Producer

Jah Thomas is a Jamaican reggae deejay and record producer who became prominent in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born Nkrumah Thomas in Kingston, Jamaica, he began his career as a deejay on sound systems like Stereophonic. Jah Thomas gained recognition with hits such as "Midnight Rock," which later became the name of his own record label. As a producer, he has worked with numerous artists and has been instrumental in the careers of reggae musicians such as Anthony Johnson and Early B. His style is characterized by his distinctive voice and toasting technique, which contributed to the dancehall movement. Jah Thomas's influence extends beyond performance to production, where he has left a significant mark on the genre's development.