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Mr. Chris Thomas is the son of Tommy Thomas, a member of one of Reggae/Rock Steady foundation groups called The Chantells who is also one of the directors/producer for Mixing Lab Recording Studio who made their mark in Europe in the early rock steady era. Mr. Chris Thomas is himself a talented producer, songwriter and performer who picked up the trail after his dad in his earlier years. As an artist, Chrisie-D as he is artistically known then, did elite New Kingston night clubs such as The Carnegie Hall, The Epiphany and Pegasus John Coonuh Lounge doing cabaret. He and his crossover group (SAC) did back-up singing for Bobby Smith on shows build with Diane King.

Mark: Where in Jamaica are you from?
Chris: I am originally from a small community in Tryall Heights, Spanish Town.

Mark: How did you handle the transition from life in Jamaica to life in the United States?
Chris: It was pretty difficult – new culture, new environment, new situation but I knew what I needed to do.

Mark: At what age did you realize that you had a musical talent?
Chris: As early as I can remember seeing my father with his group playing their guitar. I was fascinated with how happy they were as they rehearsed and how they affected the people around them. Continue reading Interview with Chris Thomas