OUR BEGINNINGS
Dread City Music was formed by producer Lee O Thomas in 1983. His knowledge in computers lead him to open up one of the first project studios and rehearsal rooms in Chicago for reggae and other independent artists. Live or electronic, Dread City has produced, written, mixed, remixed tracks for music genres ranging from Reggae,HipHop, R&B,House, Blues, Jazz, Rock and Gospel. Names like Frankie Paul, ASWAD, the late house charting Kool Rock Steady the late blues legend Phil Guy, and Jazz great Hugh Masekela have used Dread City Music services. Dread City Music 's second production Armageddon's "African Sweetness" was criticallly acclaimed by Billboard Magazine in 1985.
Dread City Music was formed by producer Lee O Thomas in 1983. His knowledge in computers lead him to open up one of the first project studios and rehearsal rooms in Chicago for reggae and other independent artists. Live or electronic, Dread City has produced, written, mixed, remixed tracks for music genres ranging from Reggae,HipHop, R&B,House, Blues, Jazz, Rock and Gospel. Names like Frankie Paul, ASWAD, the late house charting Kool Rock Steady the late blues legend Phil Guy, and Jazz great Hugh Masekela have used Dread City Music services. Dread City Music 's second production Armageddon's "African Sweetness" was criticallly acclaimed by Billboard Magazine in 1985.
Currently Lee O. Thomas, and producing partner Yoab Israh combined expertise helps bring fresh creative ideas to life with professional sound and authentic artistic expression.Dread City Music has available a support team of writers and musicians, Omega McBride, Daron "Casper the freaky Ghost" Walker, Hiram Broyles, and Ten City's Herb Lawson. who collaborate to deliver high-quality production, songwriting, and musical arrangements tailored to each artist's vision.
Dread City Music would like to say "Gone But Not Forgotten" Uzziel Levvi Max Mattox,Aswad Greggori.Donnie Silk, and Twilite Jones. Their legacy and music continue to inspire us all.
From recording and arrangement to filming, editing, mixing, and mastering, each project is developed with precision and care. The team combines creative direction with technical expertise to produce industry-ready sound and visuals that reflect each client’s unique vision and professional goals.
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The team supports performers, companies, and event organizers with compelling audio and visual storytelling. By blending strong production values with a collaborative approach, THOMAS CREATIVE GROUP helps clients present their work confidently across digital platforms, promotional campaigns, and live event content.
