Popcaan, birthed as Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born July 19, 1988) is a Jamaican singer.
Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Music Empire in 2008. In 2010, he co-wrote the international hit “Clarks” with Kartel, an homage to the iconic shoe brand.
Popcaan signed with Mixpak Records in 2013 and released his first studio album, Where We Come From. Popcaan signed with Drake’s record label, OVO Sound, and Warner Records in 2016. Popcaan’s worldwide singles include “Only Man She Want”, “Everything Nice”, “Ova Dweet”, “El Chapo”, and “Family”. Popcaan made his feature film debut in The Intent 2: The Come Up (2018).
Who is Popcaan?
Popcaan was born in Jamaica’s Saint Thomas Parish and grew up in Portmore. He was reared in Gangsta City, a housing scheme or housing project. He characterizes his youth as “rough,” having to miss school owing to the street drama in his village. His stage moniker “Popcaan” was given to him by his close friend Scumpy, who was killed in Portmore by street violence.
How old is Popcaan?
The Dancehall star was born in 1988, and hence, is currently 35 years old.
What is Popcaan’s nationality and ethnicity?
He holds Jamaican nationality and belongs to an unknown ethnicity.
What is Popcaan’s career?
Popcaan approached Vybz Kartel during a local jam called “My Scheme” in 2007, and Kartel hired him to his Portmore Empire music group, becoming both a producer and mentor. Kartel not only taught Popcaan the ropes of the music industry but also took him to huge performances like Sting and Reggae Sumfest.
Popcaan began working on music for Adidjaheim Productions with then-in-house producer NotNice, who was the first person to professionally voice him. He made a great start with “Gal Wine” on the Gal Farm riddim, “Clarks” with Kartel, Popcaan, and Gaza Slim, and other early singles like “It Nuh Work So”, “Jah Jah Protect Me”, “Gangsta City”, “Dream”, “Gangsta City Part Second”, and “Hot Grabba”.
How did Popcaan’s breakthrough occur?
Popcaan’s breakthrough came in 2010 with the collaboration “Clarks” with Vybz Kartel. The song’s success resulted in a nationwide increase in sales of the British shoe. Popcaan won the Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Award for Best New Artist — Male and Collaboration of the Year for “Clarks” in 2011, as well as Song of the Year — Dancehall.
Popcaan released Yiy Change, the follow-up to his 2010 mixtape Hot Skull, Fry Yiy, Boil Brainz, at the end of January 2012. “Only Man She Wants” became Popcaan’s debut Billboard entry in March, peaking at No. 89 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Rapper Busta Rhymes later officially remixed the song.
Popcaan was also quoted in The New York Times about the growing popularity of “Only Man She Wants.”
Popcaan was named Favourite Summer Song and Local Chart-Topping Song of the Year for “Ravin” at the Youth View Awards, as well as Young, Hot, and Hype Male of the Year.
Popcaan has since toured the world, including Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and South America. Popcaan met Canadian rapper Drake in Canada, who has publicly stated his adoration for him. Popcaan released the video for “Unruly Rave” in 2013, which was directed by October’s Very Own label boss Niko and shot in Toronto, Ontario.
Popcaan was featured on Pusha T’s single “Blocka” in 2012. Kanye West sampled his voice on his 2013 album Yeezus.
What is Popcaan’s net worth?
The renowned dancehall star is estimated to be worth about $4 million.
Source: www.ghgossip.com
