THOUGH it has been the dominant sound in Jamaica for nearly three decades, dancehall music has produced its share of one-hit wonders.

Deejay Yellostone is determined not to fall in that category. He acknowledges the importance of professionalism and perseverance for a successful career.

“It doesn’t make any sense we try and go round it. In this music business, it is your professionalism and your attitude that will make you stand out,” he says.

He added: “Artistes need to have the right people…good critics around them who will help to elevate their work and send them back to the drawing board when necessary.”

Christened Laton Beans, Yellostone is also a sound system selector who spends much of his time between Connecticut and Jamaica. His latest singles include Mek Dem Talk on The Baker/Taxi label, and Hold You, a collaboration with singer Devonte.

Mek Dem Talk is produced by Orville ‘Rory’ Baker on the Over 17 rhythm.

Yellostone says he was encouraged to become a deejay by another sound system selector called Hype Up (now known as deejay Busy Signal).

He took this advice, started writing songs and recorded some for producers in the Hartford, Connecticut, area.

In 2006, opportunity knocked when Yellostone was introduced to producer Paul ‘Patchy’ Wright. Their first project was the song Get Mad, which he says did well in Japan.

Yellostone has since kept busy on the sound system circuit in Connecticut and performed at live events like the Connecticut Music Festival.