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Jamaican music pioneer Daddy U Roy, who ruled the charts in the 70s with
hit singles, 'Penny For Your Song' (with Derrick Harriott); 'Stop that Train;'
'Dread in a Babylon;' 'Wake The Town;' 'Rule The Nation' and 'Wear You To The
Ball' (with John Holt) is set to perform In Queens on Sunday, June 25, 2017.
'The Originator, as he is known, has earned an invitation to perform at New York's Groovin In The Park at Roy Wilkins Park where he will join reggae/rocksteady hitmaker Freddie McGregor, chart topper Ken Boothe and music magician Leroy Sibbles. All four acts will form part of a special package that celebrates the magic of the Rocksteady/reggae era. It is his first outdoor concert performance in New York City in more than 25 years and he is over the moon.
"This performance is a big, big thing! The last time I performed outdoor
in New York was with Toots in Central Park in the 80s" he recalled.
"I have heard about Groovin but this is the first time I am being invited
to perform. It’s an honor and I will do
my best to please everyone," he affirmed.
Roy is a major superstar in Europe and Africa when he performs regularly. A few
years ago he had a minor hit stateside with singer Richie Stephens called 'Real
Reggae Music' and 'Ebony Eyes' featuring Winsome Benjamin. A follow up single
'Nah Complain' with entertainer Kafinal topped reggae charts in Canada and New
York. Earlier this year he recorded 'Pumps & Pride' with singer Tarrus
Riley that is getting traction on numerous stations in the Diaspora. His
biggest hit is still his collaborative song 'Wear You To The Ball' that was
released with John Holt in the early 70s. It reached #1 on the Jamaican chart
and stayed there for 12 weeks.
"'Wear You To The Ball' is my biggest song. It is requested by fans
everywhere I perform. They love it!" he disclosed.
When asked which other artiste he would consider recording with, the 'Wake The
Town' singer said emphatically, "I would love to do a collaboration with
Mariah Carey. She has a musical range that only Minnie Riperton can match. She
is a high grade singer. I also love Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Dianna Ross
and Whitney Houston. These are some of the best singers of all time" he
explained.
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