Don Yute is a Jamaican recording artist based in Kingston, Jamaica signed to Golden Child Music Group and specialising in reggae. He is best known for his 1995 collaboration with Wayne Wonder; Sensi Ride.[1]
Don Yute | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jason Andrew Williams |
| Also known as | Don Yute, The Original Uptown DJ |
| Born | 9 May 1974 Port Antonio |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, Pop, Dancehall, Hip hop, World hop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Labels | Golden Child Music Group, Capitol Records |
Biography
editEarly life and careers (1990s)
editBorn Jason Andrew Williams on 9 May 1974, in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica, Williams is best known for his 1995 collaboration with Wayne Wonder. He then went on to record "African Thing" with Prezident Brown (released on Island/Mango), the success of which led him to work with producers such as Bobby "Digital" (Funny, Funny), Donovan Germain (All That Glitters), Steely and Clevie (Hard Core), as well as Grammy award winning producer Jim Jonsin (who has worked on songs such as Space Bound, by Eminem and Lollipop by Lil' Wayne). He maintained a high profile in Jamaica in the late 1990s with the singles Gal It Wouldn’t Easy, You Own Di Man, La La La, Golden Child and Livin’ In A Dream. In 1997 he released his debut album. In the same year he appeared at Sting '97 with then newcomer Sean Paul with whom Williams had attended school (Paul considers Williams his mentor). In the later half of the 1990s the studios that handled Williams' music were delivering thousands of Dancehall releases. He attended Wolmer's Schools where he represented the school in table tennis.
Later career and international success (2000s–present)
editIn 2005, Yute signed a deal with Capitol Records.[2]
Album discography
edit| Album Title | Year of Release | Label |
|---|---|---|
| No Parental Guidance | 2001 | Orcabessa |
| Adrenalin | 2004 | Urban Music Group |
| Golden Child All Stars | 2007 | Golden Child Music Group |
Chart history
edit- Chart - Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs
- Song - Row Da Boat ft. Soundbank Music
- Featured Artist - Yin Yang Twins
- Peak Position - 94[3]
- Featured Artist - Yin Yang Twins
- Song - Row Da Boat ft. Soundbank Music
References
edit- ^ "Don Yute Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
- ^ "Don Yute-Dancehall Reggae/Pop". www.donyute.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/don-yute/chart-history/245452#/artist/don-yute/chart-history/245452 [dead link]