Yellowman
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Biography
[Edit]Jamaica's first dancehall superstar, Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music following Bob Marley's death. His early-'80s success brought the popularity of toasting — the reggae equivalent of rapping — to a whole new level, and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future. For better or for worse, he also epitomized dancehall's penchant for "slack" lyrics — that is, casual violence, sexism, homophobia, and general rudeness. Graphic sexuality was his particular forte, reaching levels of explicitness previously unheard in Jamaica. It brought him numerous detractors, but it was also a big reason for his early popularity. There was more to it than that, though; Yellowman was one of the most verbally nimble toasters of his time, with a loose, easy flow, a talent for improvisation, and a definite wit in his wordplay. Plus, all the boasting about his prowess on the mic or in the bedroom had to be over the top to be convincing: true to his stage name, Yellowman was an albino, which carries a tremendous social stigma in Jamaica. His rise to stardom was unlikely enough, but his transformation from untouchable outcast into sex symbol was staggering — and may not even have taken place without his trademark lewdness. Shocking though it could be, it affirmed him as a sexual being just like his listeners, and was delivered with enough humor to let the audience know that he wasn't taking himself too seriously. Bouts with cancer pushed him into more thoughtful, socially conscious territory in the '90s, but his initial style remains the most influential, paving the way for countless dancehall toasters to follow.
Yellowman was born Winston Foster in Negril, Jamaica, in 1959 (some accounts say 1956). An early target for abuse because of his albinism, he grew up in an institution in Kingston, with little to keep him company besides music. Influenced by early toasting DJs like U-Roy, he practiced rhyming and got a job with the Gemini Sound System as a substitute DJ. Christening himself Yellowman and dressing in a bright yellow suit, he peppered his lyrics with jokes about his skin color and outlandish tales of his sexual conquests. In 1979, he won a landslide victory at the well-known Tastee Talent Contest, and within months he had become one of Jamaica's top concert draws, thanks to a dynamic, humorous stage show in which he often used the microphone to mimic his anatomical gifts.
Yellowman recorded prolifically in the early '80s, at one point flooding the Jamaican market with more than 40 singles. His first full-length album, Them a Mad Over Me, was recorded for Channel One in 1981 and featured the hit title track and the single "Me Kill Barnie," an answer record to Lone Ranger's hit "Barnabas Collins." He also scored with singles like "Operation Eradication" and the infamously slack "Shorties," which Peter Tosh condemned as degrading to women (hardly the first time such a criticism would be leveled at him). Despite this success, Yellowman didn't truly hit his stride on record until he hooked up with groundbreaking dancehall producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes. The 1982 LP Mister Yellowman kicked off their collaboration; released internationally by Greensleeves, it started to break him in the U.K. and U.S., and is still often acclaimed as his best album. It also launched a series of Jamaican hit singles over the next few years that included including "Yellowman Getting Married" (a rewrite of the My Fair Lady number "I'm Getting Married in the Morning"), "Mr. Chin," "Who Can Make the Dance Ram" (a rewrite of "The Candy Man"), "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng" (sampled by several hip-hop acts), "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," "Soldier Take Over," "Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt," and "Wreck a Pum Pum," among others. Many of his recordings during this era featured vocal contributions from fellow DJ/toaster Fathead, whose specialty was punctuating lines with animal noises ("ribbit" and "oink" were his favorites).
After 1983's Zungguzungguguzungguzeng album, Yellowman signed a major-label deal with CBS Records, which encouraged him to maintain the stylistic versatility of his previous work. However, his lone album for the label, 1984's King Yellowman, sported mixed results, attempting everything from slack toasts to R&B and pop-tinged crossover tracks, including covers of "Sea Cruise" and "Take Me Home Country Roads," and the much-maligned fusion attempt "Disco Reggae." He subsequently released several albums on Shanachie, including 1984's Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt, 1985's Galong Galong Galong, 1986's Going to the Chapel, and 1987's Don't Burn It Down. The latter found him delving more into social consciousness; the title cut was a pro-marijuana protest, while "Stop Beat Woman" condemned domestic violence, and "Free Africa" criticized apartheid. Around the same time, he suffered a bout with throat cancer, but fortunately recovered. He returned to action with the hit Fats Domino cover "Blueberry Hill," and moved to the Ras label to record the well-received Yellow Like Cheese album with producer Philip "Fatis" Burrell.
Yellowman's recording career continued apace, as his sexual boasts and gay jokes kept getting raunchier and nastier. His popularity had slipped after 1985, due in part to less consistent material, and also in part to the emergence of a legion of new dancehall artists, many of whom harked back to his early material for inspiration. Things changed, however, after an early-'90s bout with skin cancer. Greatly shaken after this second life-threatening illness, Yellowman completely rethought his approach to music, and thereafter devoted himself almost exclusively to spiritual and social concerns. 1994's Prayer album (still on Ras) was the first effort in this new direction, and it was followed quickly by Message to the World in 1995. 1997's Freedom of Speech continued in a similar vein, after which Yellowman switched over to the Artists Only label. His first effort was 1999's Yellow Fever, which concentrated on conscious reggae but also featured some good-natured party tracks. New York followed in 2003, and Round 1 in 2005.
Title: Reggae Anthology: Young, Gifted & Yellow
Artist: Yellowman
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, World Music
Title: Party Hot (feat. Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal) - Single
Artist: Yellowman
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Reggae Anthology: Young, Gifted and Yellow
Artist: Yellowman
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, World Music
Title: Black Label Reggae Vol. 38
Artist: Yellowman, The Paragons
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Reggae, Dancehall
Title: A Very, Very Yellow Christmas
Artist: Yellowman
Genre: Reggae, Dancehall, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Yellowman Meets The Paragons
Artist: Yellowman, The Paragons
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall
Collections
Title: Pass the Kutchie
Genre: Electronica, Reggae
Title: Old School Reggae Love Songs
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Greensleeves Sampler
Genre: Reggae
Title: Forward (Digital Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: George Phang: Power House Selector's Choice, Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: What One 'Riddim' Can Do
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae With Maximum Respect
Genre: Reggae
Title: 50 bombes Ragga Dancehall
Genre: World Music
Title: Ultimate Ska
Genre: Reggae
Title: A Dee-Jay Explosion - Inna Dancehall Style
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, World Music, Dance Pop
Title: Me Gone Buck Wild: Reggae Dance Hall Killers
Genre: Reggae
Title: Necessary Mayhem Presents Herbalist
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Anthology, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Super Reggae Party
Genre: World Music
Title: This Is Ska and Reggae Roots
Genre: Reggae
Title: World Classics: Jegjeg Surya
Genre: World Music
Title: Necessary Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall Generation
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Disney Reggae Club
Title: Reggae Sun Ska
Genre: Reggae
Title: FingerPrint Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Cornerstones - Pillars of the Dancehall
Genre: Reggae
Title: 15 Crucial Reggae Cuts
Genre: Reggae
Title: George Phang: Power House Selector's Choice, Vol. 4
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Smokin' Reggae Music
Genre: World Music
Title: Easy Killing Vibe, Vol. 2 (Shashamane Intl Presents)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Christmas Box Set
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dynamite Style
Genre: Reggae
Title: George Phang: Power House Selector's Choice, Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Masters of Reggae Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae for Kids - Party Box
Genre: Reggae
Title: Vintage Classics Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Title: Works of Jah, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Shanty Town Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Anthology: The Channel One Story Chapter Two
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Sly & Robbie Presents Sounds of Taxi 1st Volume
Genre: Reggae
Title: Sly & Robbie Hits (1978-1990)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Gangsters
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Party
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Locust Riddim : Then And Now
Title: Bogle Mania
Genre: Reggae
Title: Vacation Reggae Songs, Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Illumi-Nation
Genre: Reggae
Title: All Time Reggae Hits
Genre: Rock
Title: Pressure Drop - 14 Classic Reggae Tracks
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall Raiders
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Best Of Reggae Volume 29
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Natural Collection: Hot Reggae Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dub Your Brains Out
Genre: Reggae
Title: Le World... Reggae II
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae Vol 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Volcano Eruption: Reggae Anthology Disc 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Greensleeves Reggae Sampler, Vol 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Fabriclive. 63
Genre: Breakbeat , Electronica, Drum & Bass
Title: Irie Reggae Hits Best Of Chill
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dub
Title: Reggae Stories Age (CD2)
Title: 3 / 60: Reggae Greats (CD3)
Title: Spiderman Anthology. Classics From The Vault
Genre: Pop
Title: The Reggae Years Reggae Classics (CD01)
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Reggae Years Reggae Classics (CD05)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Breaking Bad (Season 2)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Breaking Bad (Season 5)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: 100 Bombes Ragga Dancehall, Vol. 2 (CD2)
Genre: Dancehall
Featuring albums
Title: Ziggy Marley presents: Dancehall Originators, Volume One
Artist: Ziggy Marley Presents
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Music of Grand Theft Auto V, Vol. 3: The Soundtrack
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Out Of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Reggae Anthology - The Channel One Story
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Reggae for Kids
Artist: Various
Genre: Alternative Rock, Reggae, World Music, Latin, Pop, Kids
Title: Reggae Anthology: Henry "Junjo" Lawes - Volcano Eruption
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae