Iconic Reggae and Dancehall Artist U-Roy Dies at 78
Known as "the Originator," the Jamaican popularized the toasting vocal style Published Feb 18, 2021U-Roy — an influential Jamaican DJ and vocalist recognized for popularizing the toasting vocal style — has died. A representative for Trojan Records confirmed the artist passed away yesterday (February 17) in Jamaica, though a cause of death was not revealed. He was 78. The artist's partner of over 40 years, Marcia Smikle, shared with he Gleaner today that U-Roy had been been in and out of hospital with health concerns relating to his kidney. "He has diabetes and hypertension, but t...
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