U-Roy
Jamaican musician (1942-2021)
- Audience30K
- Fame67.7
- Momentum15.0
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30K youtube followers
- Audience30K
- Fame67.7
- Momentum15.0
- Wikipedia1.8K
Lived 1942–2021, aged 79
MusiciansSinger / Musician
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Updated 2026-06-13
Ewart Beckford OD, 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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