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Born: June 28, 1949 in Spanish Town, Jamaica
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: November 27, 1999 in Spanish Town, Jamaica
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
Along with U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone, and Big Youth, I-Roy was one of a quartet of DJs that reigned supreme over the Jamaican music scene during the early to mid-'70s. Of the four, I-Roy was the most eloquent, and his toasts were littered with reference ...More >>

Discography: 2004 Sattamassagana 1995 Sunshine for I 1995 I-Roy Meets Dillinger at King Tubby's Studio 1994 Straight to the Heart 1983 Outer Limits More >>

Similar Artists: Prince Far I Big Youth Mad Cobra Dennis Alcapone Tony Rebel More >>

Influenced By: U-Roy Ken Boothe Jimmy Cliff Dennis Alcapone Duke Reid More >> Followers: Mutabaruka Boogie Down Productions Shabba Ranks Chaka Demus Yellowman More >>

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