Roy Samuel Reid – I-Roy – b. 28 June 1942 in St. Thomas, Jamaica
d. 27 November 1999 in Kingston, Jamaica.
“He’s a famous Toaster/DJ, he sets up his own Sound System (Son’s Junior) in 1967 and was principal DJ for Rudolph Redwood’s “Supreme Ruler of Sound” and for Stereo Hi Fi Sound System before go to Kingston in early 1970’s and became DJ for King Tubby’s Home Hi Fi Sound and for the famous V Rocket Sound and others… and recording a lot 1970 to 1980″.
From the back cover:
“The awesome run of hit singles that the late, great I Roy voiced for Niney The Observer during 1976 and 1977 are collected together here on LP for the very first time. Versioning a serious selection of roots reggae classics, including ”Here I Come”, ”Wolf & Leopards”, ”Satta Amassa Ganna” and ”Weeping”, The Observer Book Of I-Roy showcases I-Roy’s lyrical lexicogoraphy for Niney in fine style. This is foundation deejay music at its very, very best. Let there be version!”
Tracklisting:
| A1 | Jah Come Here |
| A2 | Step On The Dragon |
| A3 | Camp Road Skanking |
| A4 | Fresh And Clean |
| A5 | Native Land |
| A6 | Point Blank Observer Style |
| B1 | Sister Maggie Breast |
| B2 | Water Rate |
| B3 | Jamaican Girl |
| B4 | Wicked Eat Dirt |
| B5 | Roots Man |
