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- Summary: The posthumous release from the dancehall/reggae artist features guest appearances from David Hinds, Rygin King, Ziggy Marley, Tarrus Riley, Jesse Royal, Santigold, Shaggy, Robbie Shakespeare, and Richie Spice.
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- Record Label: BMG
- Genre(s): Reggae, Dub, Contemporary Reggae, Roots Reggae, DJ/Toasting, Rocksteady
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Jul 16, 2021Solid Gold U-Roy is a fittingly triumphant final act from an artist who dedicated his life to the advancement of art. It's at once traditional and futuristic, returning to some of U-Roy's past victories and somehow rendering them even brighter and more invigorating.
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Jul 16, 2021A lovely reminder of the giant we lost and a righteous reminder that his legacy should be handled with care.
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Jul 16, 2021The album has a joyous feel and familiarity even by those who have never heard U-Roy before. Each tune rings vibrantly with highlights being the artist’s earliest hits of “Wake The Town” and the cheeky “Wear You To The Ball.”
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MojoJul 16, 2021U-Roy remains on form throughout, delivering everything in his relaxed yet confident style, all testament to his enduring talent. [Aug 2021, p.87]
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UncutJul 27, 2021His vocals--as exuberant in his seventies as half a century ago. [Sep 2021, p.35]
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Aug 17, 2021As is, Solid Gold U-Roy has its heart in the right place; even if, as an unexpected epitaph, it doesn’t quite do justice to its namesake’s pioneering spirit.