Keith Hudson, often referred to as the “Dark Prince of Reggae,” was a groundbreaking Jamaican producer, singer, and songwriter whose work significantly influenced the sound of dub and roots reggae in the 1970s. Born in Kingston in 1946, he grew up around future legends like Bob Marley and Delroy Wilson. After working as a dental technician, he invested his earnings in recording sessions. He launched his career by producing hits such as Ken Boothe’s “Old Fashioned Way” and quickly established himself as an independent producer with his own labels, including Imbidimts and Mafia. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on singles, Hudson approached reggae with a visionary album-first mindset, weaving together songs and versions to create concept-driven works that played like narratives from start to finish.
Don D Jnr – Evil Spirit
Keith Hudson; Chuckles – Satan Side
Keith Hudson – Michael Talbot Affair
Keith Hudson – Playing It Right Dub
Big Youth – S.90 Skank
Ken Boothe – Old Fashioned Way
U-Roy – Dynamic Fashion Way
I-Roy; Keith Hudson – Silver Platter
Keith Hudson – Torch of Freedom
Keith Hudson – Pick A Dub
Keith Hudson – Black Heart
Keith Hudson – Depth Charge
Keith Hudson – Hunting Version
Keith Hudson – Darkest Night Version
Keith Hudson – My Nocturne (Talk Some Sense Version)
Keith Hudson – Rasta Communication
Keith Hudson – I’m No Fool
Keith Hudson – I Won’t Compromise
