ARTIST

U-Roy

from 1970Kingston
THE STORY

Ewart Beckford — the Originator. He put toasting on record in 1970 and the charts followed him. The dance found its voice on wax.

EXPLORE
DEEJAY / TOASTINGBig Youth

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Updated 2026-09Ranges kept honest · contested dates marked “c.”