The Royals is a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal group, primarily active during the 1970s and 1980s. Formed by Roy Cousins, their sound is characterized by tight harmonies, conscious lyrics, and a unique blend of rocksteady and roots reggae. The group's most significant work, "Pick Up the Pieces", is widely recognized as a classic of the roots reggae genre. The Royals' contributions to reggae music, particularly their socially and politically charged lyrics, have had a lasting influence on the genre.