Deriving his name and to some extent his style from U-Roy, Reid was also heavily influenced in his early career by Dennis Alcapone. With early recordings for Gussie Clarke, Glen Brown, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Bunny Lee, Reid established himself at the forefront of 1970's reggae DJ's. His debut album "Presenting I Roy" is considered a classic of its genre, and was followed up by a series of strong albums including "Hell and Sorrow". For several years from 1975, I Roy engaged in an on-record slanging match with fellow DJ Prince Jazzbo, the two trading insults on successive singles, although in reality they were good friends. In 1976, I Roy signed to Virgin Records with whom he would go on to release five albums. Reggae's move to the Dancehall era in the 1980's saw I Roy's popularity decline and although he continued to record, his output was not of the standard that he had set in the previous decade. His song Sidewalk Killer is featured on the Reggae radio station K-JAH Radio West in popular videogame Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, released in October 2004.
He died in 1999 of heart failure.
The Godfather
I-Roy Lyrics
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Escucho tirar los dados
Pita el busca suma letras
Cuelgo otro ahorcado
Encima del domo en cachos
Como Kimbo sin sponsor
Esta cubana
Me deja el cuello de Alonso
Pero le sabe a indoor
Lanzando signos
En medio de la noche escucha al mirlo
Estres postraumático
Juega contigo
Michael Jackson
Te cuelga del quinto
Les falta tacto
Su gusto un asco pero
Yo toco el cielo
Kanye Lupe fiasco
Explicame en la boca tabasco
Escupo hielo
Te desato el lazo de tu cuello
Pero veo miedo
Flow de capaccino
Estrategia mossad
Escurridizo como lil Nicolas
Te comparas con nosotros
Normal que estés a prozac
Lo mas duro de la zona
Sueno a carbón y metal
The lyrics to I-Roy's song "The Godfather" contain vivid imagery and metaphors, creating a complex and layered narrative. The song seems to depict the artist's inner struggles, aggression, and the darker elements of his surroundings. The opening lines, "Me los como mientras, Escucho tirar los dados" (I eat them while, I hear the dice roll), suggest a sense of defiance and embracing challenges.
The mention of the "Godfather" in the title and various lyrics alludes to a position of power and influence, possibly referring to I-Roy himself. Words like "godfather" and "guerrilla" imply a dominant and rebellious persona. The line "Esta cubana, Me deja el cuello de Alonso" (This Cuban leaves my neck like Alonso's) might be a reference to a powerful Cuban cigar and the strength it brings.
The presence of cultural icons and references, such as Michael Jackson and Kanye West, adds another layer to the lyrics. These famous figures symbolize charisma, talent, and impact in their respective fields. The reference to "Michael Jackson/Te cuelga del quinto" (Michael Jackson/He hangs you on the fifth) could symbolize the pressure and weight of fame.
Overall, the song reveals a complex mix of defiance, strife, and ambition. The artist navigates between aggression and vulnerability, evoking a sense of struggle and ambition within his environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Me los como mientras
I devour them while
Escucho tirar los dados
I hear them roll the dice
Pita el busca suma letras
The search honks, adding letters
Cuelgo otro ahorcado
I hang another hanged
Encima del domo en cachos
On top of the dome in pieces
Como Kimbo sin sponsor
Like Kimbo without a sponsor
Esta cubana
This Cuban
Me deja el cuello de Alonso
Leaves my neck like Alonso's
Es de guerrilla
It's from the guerrilla
Pero le sabe a indoor
But it tastes like indoor
Lanzando signos
Throwing signs
En medio de la noche escucha al mirlo
In the middle of the night, it listens to the blackbird
Estres postraumático
Post-traumatic stress
Juega contigo
It plays with you
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Te cuelga del quinto
Hangs you from the fifth
Les falta tacto
They lack tact
Su gusto un asco pero
Their taste is disgusting but
Yo toco el cielo
I touch the sky
Kanye Lupe fiasco
Kanye Lupe fiasco
Explicame en la boca tabasco
Explain to me in the mouth of Tabasco
Escupo hielo
I spit ice
Te desato el lazo de tu cuello
I untie the noose from your neck
Pero veo miedo
But I see fear
Flow de capaccino
Cappuccino flow
Estrategia mossad
Mossad strategy
Escurridizo como lil Nicolas
Elusive like lil Nicolas
Te comparas con nosotros
You compare yourself with us
Normal que estés a prozac
No wonder you're on Prozac
Lo mas duro de la zona
The hardest thing in the zone
Sueno a carbón y metal
I sound like coal and metal
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alvaro Cabrero
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stéphane Ndrin
MY FAVORITE DJ
Ayden Harry
I realize I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know a good website to stream newly released movies online ?
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@Ayden Harry Lately I have been using flixzone. You can find it on google =)
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@Avery Marcus Yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :)
Patmore Hill
My two favorite. Dj uroy and iroy
Canice Osuagwu
The greatest poet and lyrics man on planet earth 🌍, that ever lived. I was privileged to know.
kondwani Nyirongo
One of the Greatest DJs ever Lived. LKJ echo's this in his song Street 66
Orett Williamn
Wicked
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Canice Osuagwu
The Great I Roy on a wire. Waaoh. The greatest of the greats. I have to thank God for creating such a talented man 👨. Which I have been opportuned to know, as an Artist. From the Age of 10 I,I have been been listening and playing i Roy recordings. I am, almost 60 years old.