U-Roy
- Birthday: 9/21/1941
- Deathday: 2/17/2021
- Place of birth: Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica
- Fame for: Acting
- Also known as: Ewart Beckford OD
Biography
Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.
