Please share King Yellow, forty years and still going strong - respect is due.
King Yellowman is one of the most popular reggae artists to have come from Jamaica. He came into this world as Winston Foster on 15 January 1956, in the nation’s capital. However, as an albino his unenviable childhood led to him being taken into the care of the Alpha Boy’s School, famed for the good works of the sisters of mercy led by Sister Mary Ignatius Davies. The school had nurtured such legends as Tommy McCook, Don Drummond, Johnny `Dizzy’ Moore, Rico Rodriguez and Leroy Smart to name a few.
He built his early career around this encumbrance and the crowds loved him for his diffident absurdities performed with clever lyricism. His early victory in the annual Tastee Talent Show led to critical acclaim and within a matter of months became a headlining act. His recording sessions led to a series of witty and relevant hits with more than a hint of slackness. He initially recorded with Joseph Hoo Kim, Joe Gibbs and Lloyd Campbell before he joined Henry Junjo Lawes who licensed his works to Greensleeves which led to international notoriety.
Following Bob Marley’s death in 1981 Yellowman proved a particularly popular contender for the Jamaican crown with the dancehall style proving more popular than roots and culture tunes. He toured extensively and his success led to a recording contract with CBS who released the crossover album `King Yellowman’.
Sadly his major signing resulted in a demand for international appeal and his popularity subsequently waned although his association with the majors proved short lived. He returned in fine style with a series of albums and constant touring. In the early 90s he fought and won a bout with skin cancer leading to invasive surgery on his jaw bone.
He is still held in high esteem and recorded with his daughter K’reema a suitable celebration of father’s day and the following is a list of just some of his albums that demonstrate his popularity!
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Super Star Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan
Just Cool
Duppy Or Gunman
Them A Mad Over Me
Mister Yellowman
Operation Radication
King Mellow Yellow Meet Yellowman
Live At Kilimanjaro
Live In London
Live At Reggae Sunsplash
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng
Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt
Yellowman Versus Josey Wales ~ Two Giants Clash
King Yellowman
Yellow Man Meets Charlie Chaplin
Walking Jewelry Store
Galong Galong Galong
Under Mi Fat Thing
Rambo
Tiger Meets Yellowman
Going To The Chapel
Yellow Like Cheese
Blueberry Hill
Sings The Blues
Yellowman Rides Again
Don’t Burn It Down
King Of The Dance Hall
Strikes Again
Yellowman, Mad Professor - A Feast Of Yellow Dub
Party
Mi Hot
Reggae On The Move
Fantastic Yellowman
Yellowman Meets The Paragons
A Man You Want
Mellow Yellow
In Bed With Yellowman
Reggae On Top
Live In Paris
Prayer
Message To The World
Kiss Me
Yellowman’s Good Sex Guide
Freedom Of Speech
A Very, Very Yellow Christmas
Live At Maritime Hall
Yellow Fever
New York
No More War
Yellow Fever (A History Of Dancehall’s Original Ruler)
Most Wanted
Yellowman - Reggae Legends
Young, Gifted & Yellow
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