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U-Roy

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Born
21 September 1942
Born In
Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Died
17 February 2021 (aged 78)
U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was 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 recorded Dynamic Fashion Way, his first recording, in 1969 for K… read more
U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was 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 T… read more
U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was 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… read more

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1 Play track Natty Rebel - Remaster 1990 Natty Rebel - Remaster 1990
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2 Play track Natty Rebel - Extra Version Natty Rebel
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3 Play track Version Of Wisdom Drive Her Home
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4 Play track Runaway Girl - 1990 Digital Remaster Runaway Girl - 1990 Digital Remaster
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5 Play track Man Next Door (feat. Santigold) Man Next Door (feat. Santigold)
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6 Play track Chalice In The Palace - 1990 Digital Remaster Chalice In The Palace - 1990 Digital Remaster
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7 Play track Natty Don't Fear - 1990 Digital Remaster Natty Don't Fear - 1990 Digital Remaster
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8 Play track Wear You To The Ball Wear You To The Ball
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9 Play track Version Of Wisdom Wake The Town
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10 Trenchtown Rock (feat. Ziggy Marley) Trenchtown Rock (feat. Ziggy Marley)
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  1. 36,049 listeners

    1 Jan 1975 · 10 tracks

    Dread In A Babylon
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    1 Jan 1990 · 20 tracks

    Version Of Wisdom
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    1970 · 12 tracks

    Version Galore
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    1991 · 14 tracks

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