Person

U-Roy

Ewart Beckford OD (21 September 1942 – 17 February 2021), known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Jamaica
Born
September 21st, 1942
Died
February 17th, 2021
Genres
Labels
Virgin
Caroline Records
Kingston Sounds
Culture Press
Nocturne
Last updated: April 13th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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