Yellowman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yellowman
Occupation	Dj
Date Of Birth	Jan 15, 1956(1956-01-15)
Age	68
Birthplace	Kingston
Country	Jamaica
Birth City	Kingston Parish
Horoscope	Capricorn

Yellowman Biography

Yellowman is one of the most popular and richest DJ who was born on January 15, 1956 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica. Seminal Jamaican reggae and dancehall DJ who came to prominence in the 80’s with influential songs like “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng,” which has been sampled dozens of times in popular music. Later in his career, he became a vocal advocate against violence.

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Winston Foster was abandoned by his parents and grew up in the Maxfield Children’s Home and the Catholic orphanage Alpha Boys School in Kingston, and was shunned due to having albinism, which was not typically socially accepted in Jamaica. Alpha Boys School was known for its musical alumni. In the late 1970s Yellowman first gained wide attention when he finished second (to Nadine Sutherland) in the 1978 Tastee Talent Contest. Like many Jamaican deejays, he honed his talents by frequently performing at outdoor sound-system dances, prominently with Aces International. He had success as a recording artist, working with producer Henry “Junjo” Lawes. In 1981, after becoming significantly popular throughout Jamaica, Yellowman became the first dancehall artist to be signed to a major American label (Columbia Records).

The instrumental for Yellowman’s 1982 “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng”, the “Diseases” rhythm by “Junjo” Lawes, has been sampled and imitated repeatedly since its original release. The original version of this rhythm was performed by Alton Ellis for a song called “Mad, Mad, Mad” produced by Coxsone Dodd in

1967. Coxsone Dodd had already released two dub cuts, “Talking Dub” and “Lusaka”, plus a 1980 cut by Jennifer Lara, “Hurt So Good.” This rhythm came to be known as the ‘Diseases’ rhythm after Michigan and Smiley recorded their song, Diseases, with Henry Junjo Lawes in 1981. The vocal melody of “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng” has also been sampled heavily in various reggae and hip hop songs.

Winston Foster is his real name. He married Rosie Foster in 1985. Kareema, his daughter, is also a musician.

Yellowman Net Worth

Yellowman is one of the richest Dj from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yellowman 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised in Kingston, Jamaica in a Catholic orphanage. His albinism led to bullying by his classmates.

In 1982, he was diagnosed with skin carcinoma and given a three-year prognosis. He lived a full and happy life despite the fact that his cancer was in remission.

Winston Foster OD (born 1956), better known by the stage name Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay, also known as King Yellowman. He was popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, coming to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Yellowman Dating?

According to our records, Yellowman married to Rosie Foster. As of December 1, 2023, Yellowman’s is not dating anyone.

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He re-invented himself with his 1994 album Prayer, which stepped away from the slackness that gave him his initial fame. His latest albums are New York (2003) and Round 1 (2005). Yellowman was also a featured guest vocalist on the Run-DMC track “Roots Rap Reggae”. Yellowman continues to perform internationally with his Sagittarius Band, and has toured through places such as Nigeria where he retains a following of fans, as well as Spain, Peru, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Britain, France, Kenya, the United States and Canada. He also featured on OPM’s 2004 album, Forthemasses.

Facts & Trivia

Yellowman Ranked on the list of most popular DJ. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Yellowman celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.

In 2018, it was announced that he would be awarded the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) by the Jamaican government.

What disease does King Yellowman have?

In 1982, Yellowman was diagnosed with skin cancer. After several surgeries, Yellowman was able to continue his career. The cancer went into apparent remission during this time.

Is Yellowman white?

Yellowman’s life has been a series of challenges. He was born a black albino. A decade ago, he waged battles against throat and skin cancer. And now, having been known more for his prurient lyrics than for his skills as a singer, songwriter and musical trailblazer, he is fighting to change his image.

Is Yellowman still married?

Yellowman is a real ‘family man’, and he has been married since 1986 to his wife, Rosie , with whom he shares three children: Kamar, Kemo and Kareem. Born Winston Foster, Yellowman came prominence in the 1980s with a series of singles that established his reputation while working with producer Henry “Junjo” Lawes.

How did Yellowman get his name?

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.

What is the difference between Yellowman and honeycomb?

Yellowman is similar to honeycomb toffee, except that the more solid ‘rind’ usually consists of at least half the quantity. The rind is hard, having a similar consistency to rock.