EPISODE · May 14, 2016 · 2H 1M
Irie Jamms Show U Roy Interview
from DJ 745 · host DJ 745
DJ 745 interviews Daddy U-Roy 'The Originator' in Kingston , Jamaica going back down memory lane tracing his first footsteps into a musical career into five decades, his first meeting with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle, the legendary dances with King Tubby's and the Mighty Sturgav Sound System. One of the innovators of the 'toasting' style over 'versions' of popular songs remixed by dub music pioneers such as King Tubby from his Waterhouse Studio as exclusive one away dub plates back in the 1970's his popularity is as strong as ever and he continues to tour the world as a solo artist and as part of the Sturgav Sound System. Also featured in this weeks show are brand new musical shots from Kelissa McDonald with 'Topsy Turvy', Mackeehan with 'Shine Eye Girl', Raging Fyah and Freddie McGregor. Our Single Of The Week comes from Kirk Bennett and Tarrus Riley on a forthcoming project on VP Records 'Rumble In The Jungle' which sees Kirk Bennett aka Kirkledove team up with some reggae greats including Beres Hammond, Cocoa Tea as well as Jesse Royal and Jah Cure. Expect to hear some classic U Roy singles on vinyl including some rare gems including 'Scandal' and 'Music Addict'.
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DJ 745 interviews Daddy U-Roy 'The Originator' in Kingston , Jamaica going back down memory lane tracing his first footsteps into a musical career into five decades, his first meeting with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle, the legendary dances with King Tubby's and the Mighty Sturgav Sound System. One of the innovators of the 'toasting' style over 'versions' of popular songs remixed by dub music pioneers such as King Tubby from his Waterhouse Studio as exclusive one away dub plates back in the 1970's his popularity is as strong as ever and he continues to tour the world as a solo artist and as part of the Sturgav Sound System. Also featured in this weeks show are brand new musical shots from Kelissa McDonald with 'Topsy Turvy', Mackeehan with 'Shine Eye Girl', Raging Fyah and Freddie McGregor. Our Single Of The Week comes from Kirk Bennett and Tarrus Riley on a forthcoming project on VP Records 'Rumble In The Jungle' which sees Kirk Bennett aka Kirkledove team up with some reggae greats including Beres Hammond, Cocoa Tea as well as Jesse Royal and Jah Cure. Expect to hear some classic U Roy singles on vinyl including some rare gems including 'Scandal' and 'Music Addict'.
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