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