U-Roy

U-Roy
1942 - 2021
U-Roy  Jamaican Vocalist
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U-Roy is a member of the following lists: Virgin Records artists, 1942 births and People from Kingston, Jamaica.

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First Name U-Roy
Alternative Name The Originator, Hugh Roy
Birthday 21st September, 1942
Birthplace Jones Town, Jamaica
Died 17th February, 2021
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Nationality Jamaican
Occupation Text Singer-songwriter
Occupation Vocalist
Music Genre (Text) Reggae, Dancehall, Dub
Music Genre Reggae
Origin Jones Town, Jamaica
Year(s) Active 1961–present, 1961–2021
Music Style DJ/Toasting, Dub, Contemporary Reggae, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae
Music Mood Cathartic, Druggy, Summery, Playful, Boisterous, Street-Smart, Ethereal, Gritty, Uncompromising, Confident, Enigmatic
Instrument Vocals
Record Label Treasure Isle, Duke Reid, Virgin

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 is noted for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.

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