TIDEL Smith wasn’t born when his father, Wayne Smith, released the seminal dancehall hit single Under Mi Sleng Teng in 1984. He is, however, aware of its impact on the genre.

“Mi father change up dancehall riddim to make the thing digital,” the 28-year-old told the Jamaica Observer.

And, he also has personal memories of him.

“Mi remember him as a humble man and a peace maker,” he continued.

Smith will be hosting a stage show tonight in honour of his late father, who died in February 2014. The event is billed ‘Sleng Teng Fest’.

“It’s in honour of Wayne ‘Sleng Teng’ Smith and will be held be at Mr Tyre on Waltham Park Road in Kingston. Mi just want people come and enjoy themselves,” he said.

Billed to perform are wide spectrum of entertainers including Dexta Daps, Ninja Man, Bounty Killer, I Wayne, Tinga Stewart, Major Mackerel, Luciano, Terry Ganzie, Junior Reid, and Warrior King.

“A whole heap more artiste a pass through,” he said.

Smith he has other projects aimed at keeping his father’s memory alive.

aid next month he plans to release a 17-track album of his father entitled Mr Boss Man.

“Mi a release an album with mi father next month titled Mr Boss Man,” he told the Observer.

He said production credits include Switzerland’s OBF, Little Lion and himself.

“My favourite is a track with me and mi father on it called So High (In Love),” he quipped.

In addition to singing, Smith said he produced two “underground riddims” called Pipe Water and Confidential All Star.

“A nuff things wi have in store. Just wait and see,” he said.

Originally from Waterhouse community, the elder Smith started his career in 1980 with producer Lloyd ‘King Jammys’ James, who produced ‘Under mi Sleng Teng’ four years later.

‘Under Mi Sleng Teng’ was orchestrated by Smith and musician Noel Davey on an inexpensive Casio keyboard. It was first played at dances on James’ sound system and got such strong response that James released the song in late 1984.

The ‘riddim’ of the same name produced numerous hit songs including ‘Pumpkin Belly’ by singer Tenor Saw.

‘Under Mi Sleng Teng’ was a trailblazer, triggering dancehall’s digital age. It was Smith’s biggest hit, though he enjoyed more chart success with songs like ‘Ain’t no Meaning in Saying Goodbye’ and ‘Come Along’.