How different was the situation back in the late 1960's, early 1970's. It was in this time, that Daddy U Roy started to chant over the instrumental versions on his sound system (a mobile dancehall): a brand new vocal style was born and it was called "toasting".

U Roy is the godfather of Reggae Toasting, and although Hip Hop/Rap was invented in the USA, the truth is that Jamaican Reggae Music DJ's are the very root. 

Heavy Roots!

U Roy was the first, but he was quickly followed by other DJ's who built further on the concept. 

I Roy, for example. 

And you better don't check him with no lightweight stuff, as the title of this re-release is called. Sixteen recordings, taken from a three year period (1972-1975). 

And indeed, this is no lightweight stuff! The selection is crucial, but that's something you can count on when it's a Blood and Fire re-release. The disc comes with a very interesting interview with I Roy himself, and even with track descriptions full of noteworthy information.

The tracks themselves come from a period, where I Roy was already a craftsman in the business of toasting. He controls his voice like King Tubby controls the mixing table. Oh yes, it's a true skill when you can perform some good toasting!

Another interesting thing on this album is the style of mixing. As toasting developed itself, so did Dubwise. No longer was a "version" just an instrumental, as the engineer mixed out all the instruments except the drum and bass.

From mere instrumentals to spaced-out DUBS, everything is covered on DON'T CHECK ME WITH NO LIGHTWEIGHT STUFF.

Yes I, sixteen Heavyweight riddims which will serve as a balanced introduction to the many works of I Roy. You really need this one, if you haven't got any I Roy in your collection.