Tom the Great Sebastian: The FIRST Sound System King! 🇯🇲

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The Forgotten Godfather of Dancehall: Tom the Great Sebastian’s Untold Story

📝 Video Description:
Before reggae, before dub, before dancehall — there was Tom.
Tom the Great Sebastian wasn’t just a DJ. He was a visionary. A cultural architect.
From the 1950s streets of Kingston, Jamaica, he sparked the birth of sound system culture — and helped shape the future of Jamaican music.

🎧 He was the first to clash — battling Count Nick in 1952 in what would become the first sound clash in history.

🎶 He imported exclusive American R&B records and turned hardware stores into sound sanctuaries.

🎤 He transformed street corners into dancefloors with just speakers, records, and pure vibes.

Tom laid the blueprint for what would become reggae, dancehall, and even hip-hop.

🔍 What You'll Learn in This Video:

How Tom started Jamaica’s first major sound system

The story behind the first-ever sound clash

Why his influence shaped the careers of Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid & beyond

How Tom’s street parties became the foundation of Jamaican music culture

His legacy in the rise of yard dances, dubplates, and modern sound system movements

🔗 Recommended Reading / Sources:

Reggae Routes: The Story of Jamaican Music – Kevin O’Brien Chang & Wayne Chen

Jamaica Gleaner Archives – Sound System Origins

Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Vol. 9 – Caribbean and Latin America

Red Bull Music Academy – The Sound System Culture Timeline

🎧 Want to hear what early sound systems felt like?

🎵 While Tom’s original sets were never officially recorded, check out this roots-era playlist that channels his energy:
🔗 YouTube – Early Jamaican Sound System Recordings

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