''Young, Gifted and Yellow'' is a
compilation album
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by
Yellowman
Winston Foster , better known by the stage name Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay, also known as King Yellowman. He first became popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, rising to prominence with a series of singles that established ...
, released originally in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2013, and subsequently in other European countries in the following days by
VP Records
VP Records is an independent Caribbean-owned record label in Queens, New York (state), New York. The label is known for releasing music by notable artists in reggae, dancehall and Soca music, soca. VP Records has offices in New York City, Miami ...
. It features rarities,
outtake
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s and live performances from the period 1970–84, including songs with
Fathead and
Sister Nancy
Ophlin Russell (born on 2 January 1962), better known as Sister Nancy (or Muma Nancy), is a Jamaicans, Jamaican dancehall Deejay (Jamaican), DJ and singer. She is known to the world as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a ...
. It contains "
Zunga Zeng", which is commonly known as the most popular song by Yellowman.
The album was released individually in numerous European countries, including a bonus DVD of a live-performance of Yellowman at the Reggae Sunsplash in 1988.
[Greensleeves Records Blogpost]
''YELLOWMAN - Young, Gifted & Yellow (Reggae Anthology 2CD/DVD)''
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. Retrieved 23 January 2021
Content
The album includes material from Yellowman from his albums ''
Mister Yellowman'', ''
Nobody Move'', and more. Spanning two discs, 40 songs all-together from his prime years, the production company remastered the tracks before release.
[Lymangrover, Jason]
''Young, Gifted and Yellow'' Review
, Allmusic
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. Retrieved 23 January 2021
Track listing
[VP Records Tracklist]
''YELLOWMAN – YOUNG, GIFTED & YELLOW''
, VP Records
VP Records is an independent Caribbean-owned record label in Queens, New York (state), New York. The label is known for releasing music by notable artists in reggae, dancehall and Soca music, soca. VP Records has offices in New York City, Miami ...
. Retrieved 23 January 2021
CD 1
CD 2
References
{{Reflist
2013 compilation albums
Yellowman albums