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Born: September 21, 1942 in Jones Town, Jamaica
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
Known as the Originator, U-Roy wasn't the first DJ, nor even the first to cut a record, but he was the first to shake the nation and he originated a style so distinctly unique that he single-handedly changed his homeland's music scene forever. Born E ...More >>

Discography: 2007 Old School New Rules 2001 Now 2000 Serious Matter 1998 U Roy Live 1997 Babylon Kingdom Must Fall More >>

Similar Artists: Prince Far I I-Roy Big Youth Dennis Alcapone Dillinger More >>

Influenced By: Ken Boothe Lee "Scratch" Perry Duke Reid The Heptones Joe Gibbs More >> Followers: Brigadier Jerry General Trees Mikey Dread Prince Far I I-Roy More >>

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