U. Roy

Real Name:
Ewart Beckford
Profile:
Reggae's greatest Dj, U Roy, became famous in the late 60's and early 70's with a stream of smash hits whose appeal has endured ever since. He was the prime innovator of toasting (wild, exiting vocal improvisations).
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Discography

Releases:
Lean On Me / Black Heart (7")   Camel 1972
Every Knee Shall Bow (12")   Gorgon Records 1978
Keep On Learning (12")   Balance Records (3) 1990
Everybody Bawling (7", Single)   Treasure Isle (UK)  
Tracks Appear On:
Version Galore - Vol.3 (LP, Comp) King Tubby's Special, ... Trojan Records 1973
The Upsetter Box Set (3xLP, Ltd + Box, Ltd) Double Six, Stick Toge... Trojan Records 1985
Keep On Coming Through The Door. Jamaican Deejay Music 1969 - 1973 (Comp) (2 versions) Wet Vision, The Higher... Trojan Records 1988
Sufferer's Choice - Roots Reggae 1968-1973 (LP, Comp) Way Down In South Attack 1988
Out Of Many, The Upsetter (Comp) (2 versions) Stick Together Trojan Records 1991
Double Seven (CD, Album) Double Six, Stick Toge... Trojan Records 1996
Shades Of Hudson (CD, Album) Hudson Affair VP Records 1996
The Trojan Story Volume Two (2xCD) Earthquake Trojan Records 1997
Gems From Treasure Isle (3xCD, Comp + Box) Rock Away (You Don't N... Charly Records Ltd. 2001
Trojan X-Rated Box Set (3xCD, Ltd, Comp + Box) Big Boy & Teacher (aka... Trojan Records 2002
Secretley (10") Scandal Matador Records  
The Big J Of Reggae (LP) Hudson Affair Joint International  
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