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Winston Foster OD, [1] [2] (1956 [3] or 15 January 1959 [4]) better known by the stage name Yellowman and also known as King Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay.He first became popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, rising to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation.
Young, Gifted and Yellow is a compilation album by Yellowman, released originally in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2013, and subsequently in other European countries in the following days by VP Records. It features rarities, outtakes and live performances from the period 1970–84, including songs with Fathead and Sister Nancy.
Mister Yellowman is the debut studio album by the Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay Yellowman. In October 1982 it was released as Mister Yellowman in the United Kingdom by Greensleeves Records [ 1 ] and as Duppy or Gunman in Jamaica by Jah Guidance / VP Records , also in 1982.
[citation needed] In "Greatest Hits", Nowell mentions The Ziggens, their "brother" band signed to the same label. [citation needed] The guitar riff and associated rhythm in the song was borrowed from Yellowman. [citation needed] Boss D.J. is partially a cover of a song by British reggae band Aswad, "Roots Rocking".
Yellowman Versus Josey Wales – Two Giants Clash, colloquially known as Two Giants Clash, is a single split album by the Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejays Yellowman and Josey Wales. In 1984, it was released as Two Giants Clash in the United States by Greensleeves Records .
"Nobody Move" gave Yellowman his breakthrough in the US market. [3] The album was first released on CD in 1988 by Greensleeves with the same tracklisting as the 1984 release. Greensleeves reissued it in 2004 as part of its 'Reggae Classics' series, with the 12-inch mix of "Rub & Go Down" added as a bonus track. [4]
The song "Roots, Rap, Reggae" features Yellowman, and was one of the first hybrids of rap and dancehall. King of Rock peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200, and number 12 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album was given a Gold certification on June 3, 1985, before being certified Platinum by the RIAA on February 18, 1987. [12]
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