http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2980&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rssTaking part of his name from legendary DJ U-Roy led many to believe that I-Roy was just an imitator, but hundred of cuts later he's proven himself as one of the freshest and most original toasters Jamaica has ever produced. In the early 1970s, I-Roy spun records and added a freely improvised commentary for King Tubby's Hi-Fi sound system, soon earning a reputation as one of the best of his day. His style retains a biting, humorous edge as he rambles though nonsensical lyrics and nursery rhymes before slamming a competitor with an icy verse and leaving Jamaica doubled over in laughter on the dancefloor. His laid-back proto-rap lyrics bring new life to old Reggae songs, invigorating a Lee Perry or Bunny "Striker" Lee rhythm with a verbal assault (often aimed at rival toaster Prince Jazzbo prior to their reconciliation). For hard Roots rhythms, penetrating squeals or rhymed storytelling, I-Roy ranks alongside greats Big Youth and U-Roy. - Jessy TerryDJ Toastingen720Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:32:46 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2980&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss Taking part of his name from legendary DJ U-Roy led many to believe that I-Roy was just an imitator, but hundred of cuts later he's proven himself as one of the freshest and most original toasters Jamaica has ever produced. In the early 1970s, I-Roy spun records and added a freely improvised commentary for King Tubby's Hi-Fi sound system, soon earning a reputation as one of the best of his day. His style retains a biting, humorous edge as he rambles though nonsensical lyrics and nursery rhymes before slamming a competitor with an icy verse and leaving Jamaica doubled over in laughter on the dancefloor. His laid-back proto-rap lyrics bring new life to old Reggae songs, invigorating a Lee Perry or Bunny "Striker" Lee rhythm with a verbal assault (often aimed at rival toaster Prince Jazzbo prior to their reconciliation). For hard Roots rhythms, penetrating squeals or rhymed storytelling, I-Roy ranks alongside greats Big Youth and U-Roy. - Jessy Terry http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30357453&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:12:40 -0700 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 30357453 ply.30357453 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30357453&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23177620&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:52 -0800 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 23177620 ply.23177620 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23177620&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.19274040&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:59:35 -0800 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 19274040 ply.19274040 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.19274040&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17498800&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Mon, 3 Dec 2007 06:49:38 -0800 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 17498800 ply.17498800 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17498800&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17487814&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:15:55 -0700 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 17487814 ply.17487814 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17487814&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15901554&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:59:52 -0700 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 15901554 ply.15901554 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15901554&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15599048&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:19:03 -0700 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 15599048 ply.15599048 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15599048&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10731110&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:06:01 -0800 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 10731110 ply.10731110 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10731110&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10128294&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:28:56 -0700 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 10128294 ply.10128294 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10128294&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9197218&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:38:44 -0800 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 9197218 ply.9197218 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9197218&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9049910&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:12 -0700 Playlists Featuring I-Roy on Rhapsody Online 9049910 ply.9049910 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9049910&variant=play&rws=%2Fi-roy%2Fplaylists.rss