U-Roy: The Godfather of Dancehall and Hip-Hop

U-Roy, born Ewart Beckford on September 21, 1942, in Jones Town, Jamaica, was a pioneering figure in reggae and dancehall music. Known as “The Originator,” he was instrumental in popularizing the art of toasting, a vocal style that involves talking or chanting over a rhythm or beat.

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[don.lf]

HEAR DAT, LOUD N VERY CLEAR. WE RUN TINGS. 😊

[therightway]

Let the lies flow like milk & honey

[conwaywelsh]

Research King stitch, the originator of toasting.

[dread]

Wrong information, FBA was rapping in the 40's😂😂

[orvillelindo]

Sorry, but uroy said that he was not the one. Look it up.

[IAmMrRichWealthy]

He had nothing to do with the birth of hip hop