Roots Radics, Jah Thomas - Jah Thomas Meets Roots Radics - Dubbing (2023)

Producer and DJ Jah Thomas' reputation looms large over the fertile roots reggae and early dancehall periods of the late '70s and early '80s. Using his own Midnight Rock label as a base, Thomas initially built his reputation as a solid chatter in the mold of Big Youth and Dillinger. Beyond his turns at the mic, though, Thomas also emerged as one of the era's best producers. He worked with a varied cast, which included such fellow DJs as Early B. and Ranking Toyan, as well as star vocalist like Sugar Minott, Barrington Levy, and Tristan Palmer. Along the way, Thomas employed the double punch of the hypnotically raw Roots Radics band and mixers like Scientist and Soldgie. This fine outing on Trojan spotlights several dub tracks from this potent crew, with Thomas producing a selection of cuts to rival those his contemporary Henry "Junjo" Lawes had made with the Radics during the same period. Lovers of Scientist's own post-apocalyptic dub outings will find much here to enjoy.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Roots Radics - House of Parliament Dub (4:08)
1.02 - Roots Radics - Minister of State Dub (6:02)
1.03 - Roots Radics - Opposition Dub (3:48)
1.04 - Roots Radics - Socialist Dub (3:34)
1.05 - Roots Radics - Communist Dub (4:52)
1.06 - Roots Radics - Policeman Dub (3:43)
1.07 - Roots Radics - Soldierman Dub (3:28)
1.08 - Roots Radics - Housewife Dub (3:32)
1.09 - Roots Radics - Midwife Dub (3:50)
1.10 - Roots Radics - Nurse Dub (3:44)
1.11 - Roots Radics - Doctor Dub (3:26)
1.12 - Roots Radics - Lawyer Dub (3:33)
1.13 - Roots Radics - Worldwide Dub (2:32)
1.14 - Roots Radics - Jamaica Labour Party Dub (3:14)
1.15 - Roots Radics - People's National Party Dub (3:52)