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Reggae Pioneer U-Roy Dies at 78

Reggae Pioneer U-Roy Dies at 78
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The Jamaican reggae musician, who introduced the vocal style of 'toasting' which eventually evolved into the modern-day rap, has passed away at the age of 78.
Feb 19, 2021
Born
Ewart Beckford, the artist, also known as
Daddy U-Roy, began his career as a DJ, and became famed for creating the vocal style of "toasting," in which musicians performed rhymical speech over a reggae or dancehall beat - which eventually evolved into modern-day rap.
He signed his first recording contract with Jamaican producer and label owner Arthur 'Duke' Reid in 1970, and enjoyed early success with singles "Wake the Town", "This Station Rule the Nation", and "Wear You to the Ball".

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Reggae and dancehall legend U-Roy dies, aged 78

U-Roy was a worldwide influence thanks to his original "toasting" sound

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U-Roy, Reggae and Dancehall Innovator, Has Died

The Jamaican musician known as the Originator popularized the vocal technique of toasting

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