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Ranked #1933 of The Greatest Artists
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Country: JM

Born: 1956

Yellowman

Yellowman is a Jamaican dancehall deejay known for his rapid toasting style, witty and often risqué lyrics delivered in Jamaican patois, and energetic stage presence. Emerging in the late 1970s and 1980s, he was part of the move from roots reggae toward sparser, rhythm-driven dancehall production and contributed to the prominence of deejay-led performances. His recordings typically feature the punchy rhythms and vocal agility associated with early dancehall and have been cited as influential within the genre.

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