For Maryland-based Jamaican artist Tony Roy, 2025 is poised to be remembered as the year of his monumental career breakthrough. This milestone was achieved through his reggae cover of “I’d Love You to Want Me,” a reinterpretation of American singer Lobo’s 1972 hit, which has dominated reggae charts across key markets. Roy’s version ascended to the number one position on both the South Florida Reggae Chart and the Foundation Radio Network Chart in July and August, as officially compiled by esteemed broadcaster Clinton Lindsay. Adding to this achievement, the track secured a placement on the prestigious Jamaica Music Countdown Chart—a particularly meaningful accomplishment for the overseas-based artist. Roy expressed profound satisfaction with this recognition from his homeland, noting the significance of maintaining a musical impact in Jamaica despite his base in the United States. The journey to this hit began in 2021 during a Las Vegas vacation, where Roy first encountered a reggae version by the legendary John Holt. Captivated by the rendition, he later explored Lobo’s original, which had peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Roy collaborated with co-producer Wayne Holness, who contributed bass guitar and keyboards, to create his distinctive version. A native of St. Thomas parish in eastern Jamaica, Roy immigrated to the U.S. in the 1990s and has been a stalwart of the Baltimore/Washington DC reggae circuit for three decades. He has already followed this success with a new single, “On My Mind,” released on his Whylas Records label.