U-Roy
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Jamaican reggae vocalist and pioneer of toasting.

Born 21 September 1942, Kingston, Jamaica.

Died 17 February 2021.

U-Roy, born in the slum Jones Town, in inner Kinston, Jamaica, became famous in the late 60's and early 70's. He was the prime innovator of toasting over versions of popular songs, remixed by dub music pioneers such as King Tubby. This vocal style was a major influence on early rap (Disco / Electro / Break Beat) and the later American hip-hop movement. He ran his own label, Mego-Ann, and sound system King Stur Gav Hi-Fi.

Roles Individual, Rapping, Vocals, Composer, Lyricist, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Downtempo, Dub Poetry, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Jazz, Soul, Tech House
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The Hard Way

Performed By U-Roy featuring Balik & Tiken Jah Fakoly

Promo Video | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

Lovers Rock

Performed By Love Trio In Dub featuring U-Roy

Music Video | Video Quality: 4| Audio Quality: 5

UBZoomy - Special

Performed By UB40 & U-Roy

Other | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

UBZoomy - Special PROMO

Performed By UB40 & U-Roy

Other | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

The Voices Of Sweet Jamaica

Performed By Mr. Vegas featuring U-Roy & Barrington Levy & Cocoa Tea & Shaggy & Beenie Man

Music Video - Official | Video Quality: 5| Audio Quality: 5

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