Saint Andrew, Jamaica (1942 – present)
U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942) is a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. He was born in Jones Town, Jamaica.
U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing at various sound systems, eventually working with King Tubby. Tubby was then experimenting with his equipment, in the process of inventing dub music. With U-Roy as his most prominent DJ, King Tubby's new sound became extraordinarily popular and U-Roy became a Jamaican celebrity. He… read more
Top Tracks
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| 1 | Natty Rebel - Remaster 1990 |
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| 2 | Play on youtube | Natty Rebel |
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| 3 | Chalice In The Palace - 1990 Digital Remaster |
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| 4 | Runaway Girl - 1990 Digital Remaster |
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| 5 | Play on youtube | Drive Her Home |
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| 6 | Play on youtube | Wear You To The Ball |
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| 7 | Dreadlocks Dread - 1990 Digital Remaster |
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| 8 | Play on youtube | Runaway Girl |
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| 9 | Play on youtube | Tom Drunk |
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| 10 | Natty Don't Fear - 1990 Digital Remaster |
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