Popcaan

Popcaan
Popcaan performing at Summerjam in 2013
Popcaan performing at Summerjam in 2013
Background information
Birth nameAndrae Hugh Sutherland
Born (1988-07-19) 19 July 1988 (age 36)[1]
Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica
OriginPortmore, Jamaica
GenresDancehall[2]
Occupations
Years active2007–present
Labels
Websiteofficialpopcaan.com

Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born 19 July 1988), known professionally as Popcaan, is a Jamaican deejay.

In 2008, Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel's Gaza Music Empire. In 2010, he released his breakthrough international hit "Clarks" with Kartel, an ode to the shoe brand. In 2013, Popcaan signed with Mixpak Records and released his debut studio album, Where We Come From. In 2016, Popcaan signed with Canadian rapper Drake's record label OVO Sound and Warner Records. His second album for Mixpak, entitled Forever, was released in 2018.

Popcaan's international singles include "Only Man She Want", "Everything Nice", "Ova Dweet", "El Chapo", and "Family". He has collaborated with a number of international artists, most notably Drake, Jamie xx, Pusha T, Giggs, Matoma, Wale, Gorillaz, and Davido. Popcaan made his acting debut in the film The Intent 2: The Come Up (2018).

  1. ^ "Popcaan Biography".
  2. ^ "Popcaan Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 January 2023.