Jamaican producer Patrick "Roach" Samuels was murdered yesterday in Kingston. He was 46.
Initial reports speak of a shooting in the early hours, while Roach was in his car at a petrol station on Mannings Hills road. The producer reportedly tried to flee before crashing his car a little further on after more shots were fired.
Former manager of Vybz Kartel, Roach, Patrick Samuels, notably produced the famous Siren riddim in 2005, which gave Vybz Kartel his hit Emergency (and Sean Paul Breakout on the album "The Trinity").
Roach also made a splash in 2011 when, teaming up with Justus Arison (JA Productions), he delivered the riddim of the year with the Overproof riddim. Last year, the Overtime riddim rode the same wave.
Known for his strong personality, Roach never minced his words. He had notably lashed out at Busy Signal after his song Artist, but had also been very vocal against Don Corleon, Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel.
Vybz Kartel – Emergency (Siren riddim)
Konshens – Bad Gal (Overproof riddim) :
