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U-Roy was a Jamaican reggae vocalist and a pioneer of toasting, born on September 21, 1942, in Kingston, Jamaica. He gained fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s and is recognized as the prime innovator of toasting over versions of popular songs, influenced by dub music pioneers. His vocal style significantly impacted early rap and the later American hip-hop movement. U-Roy also ran his own label and sound system. He passed away on February 17, 2021, in Kingston, Jamaica.

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