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Calling himself 'your ace from outer space', U-Roy revolutionized the musical style of reggae in 1969. Even though U-Roy was not the first microphone artist, he was the first to gain recognition through recording this style. U-Roy popularized and gained a wider audience for "toasting"; rapping over "versions" of popular songs remixed by King Tubby. Considered one of Jamaica's first Deejay stars, "U-Roy raised the art of toasting to new heights. He didn't just spit a few phrases here and there, he rode the riddim from the starting gate to the last furlong". U-Roy working with Duke Reid created a "version" of the Paragons' "Wear You to the Ball" which became the first "toast" record to make an impact in 1969. [edit] U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began deejaying at various sound systems. This included a stint operating Sir Coxsone Dodd's Number Two set, while King Stitt "The Ugly One" ran the main set. U-Roy eventually worked with King Tubby at Duke Reid's Sound System in the late 1960s. Around this period, King Tubby had started to experiment with his studio equipment in an attempt to create new effects and sounds, which would eventually lead to a new style of reggae called dub music. With U-Roy as his most prominent deejay and with access to some of Treasure Isle Studios' finestrocksteady rhythms, King Tubby's new sound became extraordinarily popular and U-Roy became a local celebrity. However, his first single - "Earth's Rightful Ruler" - was not a King Tubby collaboration; it was recorded with Peter Tosh for Lee "Scratch" Perry. He recorded Dynamic Fashion Way (his first successful release) for Keith Hudson in 1969, and then went on to work with almost every major producer on the island: Lee Perry, Peter Tosh, Bunny Lee,Phil Pratt, Sonia Pottinger, Rupie Edwards, Alvin Ranglin and Lloyd Daley. In 1970, Jamaican singer John Holt who was the lead vocalist of The Paragons became a fan of U-Roy's technique. Working with Duke Reid, U-Roy's fame grew through a series of singles, including "Wake the Town" and "Wear You to the Ball". U-Roy's success continued throughout the 1970s, perhaps most famously with the album Dread in a Babylon, produced by "Prince" Tony Robinson and propelled by the album's skank smash hit "Runaway Girl". The album cover featured an iconic picture of U-Roy disappearing in a thick cloud of cannabis smoke while holding a chalice, and included the song "Chalice in the Palace", which in a satirical manner he imagines smoking ganja with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in Buckingham Palace. U-Roy had become one of Jamaica's biggest stars by the early 1980s, also garnering significant acclaim in the United Kingdom. His most recent album was 2000's Serious Matter. U-Roy was awarded Jamaica's Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on 15 October 2007. The music of U-Roy was frequently played on Joe Strummer's London Calling (BBC World Service) radio show. you may also like :you may also like :you may also like :you may also like :6/11/2012 0 Comments Listen This - Do Dat by BeenieMANĀyou may also like :In a Billboard.biz article posted on May 22, music journalist Patricia Meschino gives a summary of Busy Signal's court case in the US. "Minnesota District Court Case No. 0:02-cr-00054-JMR-FLN: USA v Gordon, with a Glendale Gordon being charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, three counts of conspiracy to distribute cocaine (Level 4) and a third charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The 'Level 4' is an indicator of conspiracy to distribute five or more kilograms. "A former resident alien of the US, Gordon purportedly removed his ankle bracelet tracking device and fled to Jamaica prior to sentencing." Read the Actual Court Affidavit Here . In November of last lear we ran a story entitled Uncle Sam Seeks Top Dancehall Artiste Labelled As 'Dudus' Associate. Is Busy the Dudus Associate? We have no Idea, it's not clear if the Busy Signal case is Related to Dudus. However, we will keep you up to date as facts unfold. you may also like :you may also like :you may also like : |
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