Don’t Touch Me Riddim – Jogib Records

Don’t Touch Me Riddim on Jogib Records comes from late 1969 and is tied to Joe Gibbs, one of the key producers in the early reggae era who launched Jogib as part of his expanding label work. This two-track set pairs Nicky Thomas’s Don’t Touch Me with Sir Lord Comic’s Doctor Feelgood, giving the rhythm a mix of smooth vocal soul and sharp deejay character. Nicky Thomas was already becoming one of Gibbs’ important voices around this period, and the tune later became one of his better-known records. With just those two cuts carrying the rhythm, the release is defined by its compact, early-JA studio feel and the contrast between Thomas’s singing and Comic’s lighter, talkative style.