Released 1976
African Roots
U-RoyAfrican Roots: exploring the world of U-Roy
African Roots- Album Overview "African Roots," released in 1973, is a seminal album by the Jamaican DJ U-Roy, a pivot…
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Released 1996
Babylon Kingdom Must Fall
U-RoyReview of U-Roy – Babylon Kingdom Must Fall
Babylon Kingdom Must Fall- Album Overview "Babylon Kingdom Must Fall" is a seminal album by U-Roy, released in 1973 u…
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Released 1990
Dread In A Babylon
U-RoyDread In A Babylon by U-Roy: expectations vs reality
Dread In A Babylon- Album Overview "Dread In A Babylon," released in 1975, is a seminal reggae album by the legendary…
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Released 2018
Greatest Hits Anthology
U-RoyU-Roy experiments boldly on Greatest Hits Anthology
Greatest Hits Anthology- Album Overview The "Greatest Hits Anthology" by U-Roy, released in 2007, is a compelling col…
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Released 1978
Jah Son Of Africa
U-RoyUnpacking U-Roy's Jah Son Of Africa
Jah Son Of Africa- Album Overview "Jah Son Of Africa," released in 1975, is a landmark reggae album by the legendary …
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Released 2006
Love Trio In Dub
U-RoyAlbum spotlight: U-Roy – Love Trio In Dub
Love Trio In Dub- Album Overview "Love Trio In Dub" is a significant album in the reggae genre, released in 1978. Thi…
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Released 1987
Music Addict
U-RoyMusic Addict: the story U-Roy wants to tell
Music Addict- Album Overview "Music Addict," released in 2021, marks a significant moment in the career of U-Roy, a p…
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Released 2020
My Cup Runneth Over
U-RoyA closer look at U-Roy's album My Cup Runneth Over
My Cup Runneth Over- Album Overview U-Roy's album "My Cup Runneth Over" was released in 1974, marking a significant m…
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Released 1976
Natty Rebel
U-RoyThe evolution of U-Roy in Natty Rebel
Natty Rebel- Album Overview "Natty Rebel," released in 1979, is a landmark album by U-Roy, a pioneering figure in the…
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Released 1991
Natty Rebel
U-RoyOne week with Natty Rebel: thoughts on U-Roy
Natty Rebel- Album Overview The album "Natty Rebel" by U-Roy, released in 1979, stands as a pivotal moment in the reg…
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Released 0
No Lost Time
U-RoyInside No Lost Time by U-Roy
No Lost Time- Album Overview "No Lost Time," released in 1998, marks a significant chapter in the career of U-Roy, on…
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Released 2001
Now
U-RoyFrom intro to finale: what Now delivers
Now- Album Overview The album "Now" by U-Roy was released in 1975, marking a significant moment in the evolution of r…
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Released 2006
Old School / New Rules
U-RoyIs Old School / New Rules U-Roy's best work yet?
Old School / New Rules- Album Overview "Old School / New Rules" is the final studio album by the legendary Jamaican D…
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Released 2012
Pray Fi Di People
U-RoyBreaking down the themes in Pray Fi Di People by U-Roy
Pray Fi Di People- Album Overview "Pray Fi Di People" is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae artist U-Roy, released in…
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Released 1991
Rasta Ambassador
U-RoyInside the atmosphere of U-Roy's Rasta Ambassador
Rasta Ambassador- Album Overview "Rasta Ambassador," released in 1976, stands as a seminal work in the reggae genre, …
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Released 2003
Rebel In Styylle
U-RoyOne week with Rebel In Styylle: thoughts on U-Roy
Rebel In Styylle- Album Overview "Rebel In Styylle," released in 1976, is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae toaster …
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Released 2000
Serious Matter
U-RoyOne week with Serious Matter: thoughts on U-Roy
Serious Matter- Album Overview Released in 1976, "Serious Matter" is a seminal reggae album by U-Roy, an artist often…
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Released 1993
Smile A While
U-RoySmile A While by U-Roy: expectations vs reality
Smile A While- Album Overview "Smile A While" is a landmark reggae album by the legendary Jamaican DJ U-Roy, released…
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Released 2021
Solid Gold
U-RoyAlbum spotlight: U-Roy – Solid Gold
Solid Gold- Album Overview "Solid Gold," released in 1976, is a seminal reggae album by Jamaican toaster U-Roy, widel…
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Released 1976
The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers
U-RoyAlbum spotlight: U-Roy – The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers
The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers- Album Overview Released in 2021, "The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers" is a post…
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Released 2001
The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers
U-RoyU-Roy returns with The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers
The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers- Album Overview Released in 2021, "The Lost Album - Right Time Rockers" marks a s…
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Released 2001
The Lost Album —- Right Time Rockers
U-RoyThe Lost Album —- Right Time Rockers: exploring the world of U-Roy
The Lost Album —- Right Time Rockers- Album Overview "The Lost Album —- Right Time Rockers" is a posthumous release f…
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Released 1990
The Originator
U-RoyIs The Originator U-Roy's best work yet?
The Originator- Album Overview Released in 2021, "The Originator" is a poignant and significant album by U-Roy, a pio…
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Released 2003
The Rightful Ruler
U-RoyThe evolution of U-Roy in The Rightful Ruler
The Rightful Ruler- Album Overview "The Rightful Ruler," released in 1978, represents a significant chapter in the ca…
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Released 1991
True Born African
U-RoyTrue Born African: the story U-Roy wants to tell
True Born African- Album Overview "True Born African" is a landmark album by Jamaican reggae artist U-Roy, released i…
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Released 1974
U. Roy / With Words Of Wisdom
U-RoyU. Roy / With Words Of Wisdom: the story U-Roy wants to tell
U. Roy / With Words Of Wisdom- Album Overview "With Words Of Wisdom," released in 1975, is a seminal album by Jamaica…
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Released 1970
Version Galore
U-RoyExploring the sound of U-Roy: Version Galore
Version Galore- Album Overview Released in 1973, "Version Galore" is a landmark reggae album by the legendary Jamaica…
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