Jamie Roy death: Scottish DJ and record producer dies aged 33
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are all absolutely heartbroken.” Roy started his career on the club scene in Glasgow, before becoming a regular DJ in Ibiza, where he held a residency at Ibiza Rocks. Fellow DJ Patrick Topping signed Roy to his label Trick, with Roy releasing his single “Organ Belta” in 2021. Just had a look and it’s at number 37 and still in the house charts 51 weeks later mental jumping 24 places since yesterday,” he wrote on Monday. “I’m also 46th biggest selling house artist thank you all so much big up @patricktopping @tricklabel couldn’t have done it without you guys organ belta 2 is coming…” Tributes have been paid across Roy’s socials, with many fellow producers commenting on his recent post to pay their respects.