Artist profile

Yellowman

Yellowman is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist known for his work in the Caribbean music scene. His recordings span the early-to-mid 1980s, contributing to the development of dancehall during a formative period for the genre.

4 tracksCaribbeanDancehall· 1982–1986

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Yellowman is a restrained with strong groove — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 75–83 BPM with a median of 83 · predominantly major keys (0% minor) · most common key: 4B (A♭ Major) with 3 tracks.

BPM spread
75–79
1
80–84
3
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

4 total · sortable
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng
Yellowman
834B
Caribbean
Mr Chin
Mr Chin
Yellowman
759B
Caribbean
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng (Re-Recorded) - Re-Recorded
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng (Re-Recorded) - Re-Recorded
Yellowman
834B
Caribbean
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng (Re-Recorded) [Instrumental] - Re-Recorded
Zungguzungguguzungguzeng (Re-Recorded) [Instrumental] - Re-Recorded
Yellowman
834B
Caribbean

Release volume by decade

2
1980s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Yellowman’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Yellowman and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Barrington Levy
100%
4 tracks in catalog · Caribbean
Eekamouse
88%
Not in our catalog yet
Tenor Saw
84%
2 tracks in catalog · Reggae · no artist page yet
Josey Wales
81%
Not in our catalog yet
Wayne Smith
74%
Not in our catalog yet
Johnny Osbourne
69%
2 tracks in catalog · Drum & Bass · no artist page yet
Israel Vibration
66%
Not in our catalog yet
Johnny Clarke
66%
Not in our catalog yet
Half Pint
65%
Not in our catalog yet
Dennis Brown
65%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Gregory Isaacs
64%
4 tracks in catalog · Reggae
Sugar Minott
63%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Sister Nancy
61%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Freddie McGregor
61%
1 track in catalog · Caribbean · no artist page yet
Bunny Wailer
57%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Yellowman play at?

Yellowman's tracks in our catalog range from 75 to 83 BPM, with a median of 83 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 85–90 BPM bucket.

What key are Yellowman's tracks in?

Yellowman's tracks are mostly in major keys (0% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 4B (A♭ Major) with 3 tracks.

What artists mix well with Yellowman?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Yellowman pairs well with Barrington Levy, Eekamouse, Tenor Saw. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Yellowman most active?

Our catalog has Yellowman releases spanning 1982 to 1986, with the most tracks from the 1980s.

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