Yellowman: Biography, Facts and Career
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Winston Foster , (born 15 January 1956) better known by the stage name Yellowman and also known as King Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He first became popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, rising to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation. Yellowman is considered to be one of the genre's pioneers and has been credited with "almost single-handedly [creating] the coarse, crude and fearlessly direct sound of today's dancehall." Spearheading the first generation of dancehall deejays, he brought the genre to an international audience.
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- Full name: Yellowman
- Born: 1956-01-01
- Nationality: Jamaica
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q711228
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Who is Yellowman?
Winston Foster , (born 15 January 1956) better known by the stage name Yellowman and also known as King Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay.
What nationality is Yellowman?
Yellowman is Jamaica.
When was Yellowman born?
Yellowman was born on 1956-01-01.
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