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LISTING:
1. Never Gonna Let You Go
2. Don't Burn It Down
3. Too Greedy
4. Big Bamboo
5. Everybody's Bawling
6. Gimme One A Yu Gal Friend
7. Hit The Road Jack
8. Woman Important
9. Now Or Never
10. Gimme What Me Want
11. I Shall Not Remove
12. Reggae On Top
13. Having A Party
14. Sexy Yellowman
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Yellowman's latest effort, Yellow Gold, consists of some of
his best dancehall material from the late 1990s. The studio
tracks are produced by legendary Jamaican producer Jack
Scorpio and are written by the artist himself. The album
finds Yellowman at his best with clever lyrics, infectious
melodies, danceable rhythms and pure fun. Key tracks from
the album include : Big Bamboo, Sexy Yellowman and Having A
Party.
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TRACK
LISTING:
1. One Yellow Man
2. Gwaan A School
3. Run Yellow
4. Not a Bed a Rose
5. Reggae Ambassador
6. Too Greedy
7. Rain Drops
8. Brandy
9. Lean on Me Pt. 2
10. Hurt My Pride
11. Rock With Me
12. Life is a Heavy Load
13. Bring Back the Vibes
14. People Get Ready
15. The Ring Ding
16. Sweet Reggae Music We Want
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"King" Yellowman as he is known, is one of the most popular
reggae artists to have come from Jamaica. Born as Winston
Foster in 1959, in Kingston, Jamaica, he was also an alumnus
of the Alpha Boy's school where many reggae artists and
musicians got their early musical training. Yellowman,
nicknamed for his albino appearance, got his start in the
late 1970's as a young DJ (toaster or rapper). He built his
early career around the fact that he was an albino, and his
audiences accepted him for his self-effacing humor and
lyrical cleverness. He won the annual Tastee Talent contest
held in Jamaica in 1978, and within a matter of months
became a headlining act on Jamaican stage shows. His records
were both witty and relevant, and his slack lyrics were as
prevalent as the strong social commentary he could record.
His first few albums recorded with (the recently late)
producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes were released internationally
on the UK label, Greensleeves in the early 80's. After Bob
Marley's death in 1981, Yellowman became one of the most
popular Reggae artists, and the new "dancehall" style that
he performed was taking hold in Reggae. He was successful
with tours in the UK and US, and in the mid 80's, his
success led to a recording contract with CBS/Columbia
Records for his album "King Yellowman." His popularity waned
a bit in the late 80's but he continued to work hard by
releasing an album a year and constantly touring the world
gaining new fans. In the early 90's he fought and won a bout
with cancer, and today is as strong and fit as ever,
performing in front of sold-out crowds on tour 4-5 months
per year with his long time backing band, the Sagittarius
Band. His last release in 1997, "Freedom Of Speech," on RAS
Records gained Yellowman his first Grammy nomination. Here
on this all new CD, "Yellow Fever," King Yellow is produced
by another member of Reggae royalty, King Jammys. This
highly anticipated follow-up to his last studio album finds
Yellowman's material is as strong as ever. Long live the
Kings!
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