• James 'Creole' Thomas – Intro
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – First Ways
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Lead By No One
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Understand
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Soul Sub City
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Melting Pot
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Earth
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Composed
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – No Need To Wait
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Phazed Out (Short)
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Creole People
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – The Plum Blossom
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Naduslima
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Too Black
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – The Mighty R.P.Y
    • James 'Creole' Thomas – Who Am I
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    • 9. No Need To Wait
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    Omas Sextet is a six piece band lead by James ‘Creole’ Thomas, including various interchangeable members, but its core comprises of the Deenmamode family - Reginald Omas Mamode IV, Jeen Bassa, Mo Kolours and James ‘Creole’ Thomas.

    James ‘Creole’ Thomas elder and cousin to the brothers resides in Port Louis, ile Maurice via Haiti and Louisiana. The Omas Sextet is his debut release, fusing elements of jazz, hip hop, soul and broken beat with deep tropical and Haitian flavours running throughout!

    Don't sleep - last few copies!

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