U-Roy’s final full-length Solid gold was originally set to come out in 2020 with plans for a worldwide tour in support, but unfortunately, the pandemic delayed the release. Now, with the heartbreaking loss of U-Roy the album has become a celebration of one of the most profoundly influential reggae stars of his generation. An originator of the chatty rhythmic vocal style known as toasting — a key foundational element in the development of rap in its nascent stages in the 1970s — U-Roy left behind an unmatched legacy which is clearly on display on album, with its guest appearances including Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, Mick Jones of The Clash, Santigold, Sly & Robbie, David Hinds of Steel Pulse, and more.
1. Trenchtown rock – feat Ziggy Marley
2. Man next door – feat Santigold
3. Rule the nation – feat Shaggy
4. Tom drunk – feat Tarrus Riley
5. Wake the town
6. Stop that train – feat Rygin King
7. Soul rebel – feat David Hinds
8. Queen majesty /Chalice in the palace
feat Robbie Shakespeare
9. Small axe – feat Jesse Royal
10. Wear you to the ball – feat Richie Spice
11. Every knee shall bow – feat Big Youth & Mick Jones
12. Every knee shall bow (Scientist dub)
