King Yellowman

by Yellowman

Overview

Yellowman's jump to a major label might have had some reggae purists gasping, but the one album that resulted introduced many listeners to the rich world of dancehall music and its cadre of talented DJs. Before he cut this 1984 record for CBS, Yellowman had already hit the peak of his fame in Jamaica, waxing some stellar sides for the supreme early dancehall producer, Henry "Junjo" Lawes. And while King Yellowman doesn't match the quality of such Lawes discs as Mister Yellowman, it does boast enough solid tracks to stave off the cut-out bins. Sporting some commercial-friendly funk and pop touches here and there, the mix boasts highlights like "Jamaica Nice/Take Me Home Country Roads," "Sea Cruise," and "Strong Me Strong." Lawes' deft touch is certainly missed, but the Roots Radics' presence certainly keeps things aboveboard. Not an essential Yellowman title, but one that's enjoyable enough to warrant more than just a few spins on the turntable. ~ Stephen Cook

Product Details

Release Date:	09/13/2024
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262029668
Rank:	166028

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Yellowman   Primary Artist,Vocals
Roots Radics   Guest Artist
Afrika Bambaataa   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Bill Laswell   Guest Artist,Guitar (Bass)
Daniel Ponce   Congas,Bells
Sister Nancy   Vocals
Simeon Stewart   Keyboards
Michael Beinhorn   Synthesizer,Dmx
Chops   Horn
Colin Nelson   Trumpet
Michael Irvine   Guitar
Cleon Douglas   Guitar
Desmond Gaynor   Drums
Derrick Barnett   Guitar (Bass)
Philbert Badresingh   Trombone
Wilmot Dawes   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Material   Producer
Winston Foster   Composer
John Denver   Composer
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Huey "Piano" Smith   Composer
Josephine DiDonato   Cover Design,Art Direction
Bob Marley   Composer
Bill Laswell   Composer
Frankie Ford   Composer
John Swenson   Liner Notes
Jimmy Wynter   Producer