ORIGINAL DANCEHALL LEGEND

KING
YELLOWMAN

The Original Dancehall King

THE ICON

The Man Who Changed Dancehall Forever

FIRST. BIGGEST. BOLDEST.

When you talk about dancehall, you start with KING YELLOWMAN. The man who took Jamaican music to the world. The original superstar who proved that dancehall wasn't just music—it was a revolution.

In the 1980s, while others were still figuring it out, Yellowman was DOMINATING. Five albums a year. Over 40 singles. Sold-out shows across the globe. He didn't just make dancehall popular—he created the blueprint that everyone else followed.

King Yellowman with reggae flag

THE FIRST TO DO IT

First dancehall artist signed to Columbia Records. First to get Grammy nominations. First to bring dancehall to the international stage. Yellowman didn't follow trends—he set them.

From Kingston to New York, London to Tokyo, Yellowman conquered every stage. His legendary track "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng" became one of the most sampled riddims in hip-hop history—sampled by 2Pac, Biggie, Sublime, and countless others. That's not just influence. That's legacy.

UNSTOPPABLE FORCE

Even when cancer tried to stop him, Yellowman came back stronger. Multiple surgeries? He kept performing. Doctors told him to rest? He released more albums. That's not just resilience—that's greatness.

Today, Yellowman continues to tour the world, inspiring new generations and reminding everyone why he's the king. His impact on music, culture, and society is immeasurable. He didn't just change dancehall—he changed the world.

TOUR DATES

Catch the King live around the world

Fri May 15

Swabbies

Sacramento, CA

Sat May 16

Tiki Bar

Costa Mesa, CA

Wed May 20

The Siren

Morro Bay, CA

Thurs May 21

Winstons 1921

Bacon St. San Diego, CA

Fri May 22

Ventura Music Hall

Ventura, CA

Sat May 23

Konocti Casino

Lakeport, CA

Sun May 24

Sweetwater Music Hall

Mill Valley, CA

Tue May 26

Moe's Alley

Santa Cruz, CA

Wed May 27

The Star Theater

Portland, OR

Thurs May 28

Nectar Lounge

Seattle, WA

Sat May 30

The Mateel

59 Rusk Ln, Redway, CA

Sun May 31

The Thirsty

Ukiah, CA

DISCOGRAPHY

50+ albums spanning four decades of dancehall excellence

Studio Albums

Mister Yellowman / Duppy Or Gunman

Mister Yellowman / Duppy Or Gunman

1982

King Mellow Yellow Meets Yellowman

King Mellow Yellow Meets Yellowman

1982

Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan

Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan

1982

Jack Sprat - Life in the Ghetto

Jack Sprat - Life in the Ghetto

Classics

Yellowman - Just Cool

Just Cool - Reggae Rewind 1982

1982

Mister Yellowman

Mister Yellowman

1982

King Yellowman

King Yellowman

1984

Total Recall Vol. 3

Total Recall Vol. 3

Album

Thief

Thief

2016

A Very, Very Yellow Christmas

A Very, Very Yellow Christmas

1998

Zungguzungguguzungguzeng!

Zungguzungguguzungguzeng!

1983

Reggae Anthology: Young, Gifted and Yellow

Reggae Anthology: Young, Gifted and Yellow

Compilation

Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt

Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt

1983-1984

Duppy Or Gunman

Duppy Or Gunman

Classic

Reggae Essentials

Yellowman Reggae Essentials

Compilation

Reggae Live Sessions Volume 3

Reggae Live Sessions Vol. 3

Live

Them Mad Over Me

Them Mad Over Me

Album

Yellowman & Fathead

Yellowman & Fathead

Collaboration

Yellowman & Fathead - Bad Boy Skanking

Bad Boy Skanking

Collaboration

Galong Galong Galong

Galong Galong Galong

1985

Greatest Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)

Greatest Hits (Re-Recorded)

Compilation

Yellowman Sings The Blues

Yellowman Sings The Blues

2021

Hi-Lite Bellowman Vol. 3

Hi-Lite Bellowman Vol. 3

Album

Yellowman Greatest Hits

Yellowman Greatest Hits

Compilation

Yellowman Sings The Blues

Yellowman Sings The Blues

Album

Jack Sprat / Life In The Ghetto

1982

Just Cool

1982

Them A Mad Over Me

1982

Bad Boy Skanking

1982

One Yellowman And Fathead

1982

The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy

1982

Yellow Man, Fat Head And The One Peter Metro

1982

Divorced! (For Your Eyes Only)

1983

Zungguzungguguzungguzeng

1983

Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt

1983-1984

King Yellowman

1984

Operation Radication / One In A Million

1984

Showdown Vol. 5

1984

Two Giants Clash

1984

Galong, Galong, Galong

1985

Walking Jewellery Store

1985

Yellow Man Meets Charlie Chaplin

1985

Girls Them Pet / Rambo

1986

Going To The Chapel

1986

Yellowman Rides Again

1988

Yellowman Sings The Blues

1988

King Of The Dancehall

1988

Don't Burn It Down

1988

Strikes Again

1989

A Feast Of Yellow Dub

1990

Mi Hot

1991

Party

1991

Reggae On The Move

1992

In Bed With Yellowman / Mellow Yellow

1993

A Man You Want

1993

Reggae On Top

1993

Prayer

1994

Good Sex Guide

1995

Kiss Me

1995

Message To The World

1995

Freedom of Speech

1997

A Very, Very Yellow Christmas

1998

Yellow Fever

1999

New York

2003

No More War

2019

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King Yellowman illustrated portrait