Don Yute

Don Yute
Birth name Jason Andrew Williams
Also known as Don Yute, The Original Uptown DJ
Born (1974-05-09) 9 May 1974
Port Antonio
Origin Kingston, Jamaica
Genres Reggae, Pop, Dancehall, Hip hop, World hop
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1995 – present
Labels Golden Child Music Group, Capitol Records
Associated acts Sean Paul, Akon, Pitbull, Jermaine Dupri, Ying Yang Twins, Lil' Jon, Tanya Stephens, Beenie Man, Spragga Benz, Wayne Wonder
Website donyute.com

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]

Biography

Early Life & Careers (90s)

Born 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 (it should be noted that Paul considers Williams his mentor). In the later half of the 1990s the studios that handled Williams' music were delivering thousands of Dancehall releases.

Later Career and International Success (2000s - Present)

In 2005, Yute signed a deal with Capitol Records.[2]

Album Discography

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

References

  1. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/don-yute-mn0000163022
  2. ↑ http://www.donyute.com/about-don-yute
  3. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/don-yute/chart-history/245452#/artist/don-yute/chart-history/245452
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