Chris Thomas...The CEO

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 was 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.
Mark: How would you describe your music?
Chris: The music that I do and produce should represent a purpose. Purpose being: to entertain at all levels - if it’s a dance track you should be dancing, if it’s a love track you should feel loved.
Mark: Do you write your own songs?
Chris: I write my own songs sometimes.
Mark: Where do you get your inspiration from?
Chris: Without GOD nothing is possible - I MEAN NOTHING, IS POSSIBLE!!!
Mark: Have you ever written for any artists?
Chris: Of course when we are creating in studio. Ideas frequently floats with the harmony of the beat or vibe. Contribution to a song wheather it be a verse, chorus or bridge is often made.
Mark: I read on your website that you are the owner and founder of Powermix Records Entertainment Group Inc. Could you tell us a little about your company and why did you decided to create "a house of entertainment"?
Chris: Powermix Records was officially launched in 2000 and was geared to provide the industry with quality entertainment. I dare not say quality music because that’s probably the anthem of every upcoming producer. We wanted to create a vehicle to groom and prepare our artist for the industry in general. Hence: "a house of entertainment".
Mark: How do you manage to keep the balance between being a producer and an artist? And what are some of the challenges you face?
Chris: Let’s forget about me as an artist right now because my focus this minute is my artists signed to my camp like REAGAN, SUSTAIN a.k.a MEGA SAMPLE, CHELLO, JAHMIKA, JENNIFER KHAN,G MAHFFIA, NINJA MAN and the projects we take on.Mark: What was it like growing up as the son of the great Tommy Thomas?
Chris: "The great Tommy Thomas" I’ve never heard that one before. My dad did get a lot of recognition in the UK but I was pretty much the average boy growing up. Sorry folks no story about me driving my father’s Mercedes Benz because i was as poor as the rest.
Mark: What do you remember the most about growing up as the son of a foundation reggae artist?
Chris: Meeting other established entertainers in the business and seeing how much they loved my fathers’ music.
Mark: Did he put a lot pressure on you to follow in his footsteps?
Chris: Nonot at all...as a matter of fact I think he would have probably wanted me to be a lawyer...my heart guided me in this direction.
Mark: Do you think that your style of music is in some ways similar to that of your father?
Chris: Not really. My father is from the ROCK STEADY era, however i did learn the fundamentals of group harmony sounds.
Mark: Whose album do you have in your CD player?
Chris: Come onthat’s easymy CD"LOVE & JUSTICE"various artist album.
Mark: If you had the chance to do a record with a reggae artist, who would it be and why?
Chris: Sean Paul and Tyrese
Mark: What should we expect to hear from you and Powermix Records Entertainment Group Inc in 2007? Chris: BIG, BIG TINGS
Mark: After tasting mainstream success a lot of artist and producers do not contribute to the betterment of the less fortunate in Jamaica. In what ways does Powermix Records Entertainment Group Inc give back to Jamaica?
Chris: Powermix will be launching their P.R.O.O.F (Powermix Organization of Friends) NETWORK.we have embarked on a project to assist if not totally remedy the lack of ambulance system in Jamaica and the Caribbean. We invite anyone interested in being apart of this project to contact us in this regard.
Mark: What is it like being the co-manager of popular artist Ninja Man?
Chris: Think about it for a minute. Knowing that every time you spend with your artist your being apart of one of the biggest phenom in the dancehall history.
Mark: There was news circling around about problems with the booking of Ninja Man for Miami Sting. What was it all about?
Chris: Let’s not drag this issue any furtherthe results of the show said it all. I stood my grounds and the chips fell where they layed.
Mark: How is your relationship with Survival Four Inc after the Ninja Man booking mix-up?
Chris: I’m a business man first and it’s never personal for me when conducting business. If they ever need an artist from my camp and they choose to conduct proper business etiquette I am always open to proceed.
Mark: As I’m sure you already know Jamaica recently electing its first female president Portia Simpson Miller. What are your thoughts about Jamaica having a Female President?
Chris: I’ve been a firm believer in the "majority rules" theory the people elected her; it’s far too soon to know if the right decision was made.
Mark: What words of encouragement do you have for upcoming entertainers? Chris: Stay committed to your craft no matter what it takes, take what you do seriously and take the time to learn the business.
Mark: How do you think the government of Jamaica should go about reducing the increase in crime and violence?
Chris: Provide positive options to occupy the same youths they are encouraging to stop the violence.
Mark: If you were appointed as the president of Jamaica for one day what type of changes would you make and why?
Chris: I could say feed the poor but would that be possible in a day? To fix the problems that Jamaica have today you would need what I’d like to call "an island cleansing" please readers use your imagination.
Mark: How can our readers contact you?
Chris: Anyone can reach out to us by contacting the following links and numbers:
[email protected]

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