On, Popcaan was reportedly held by police after a performance in Antigua involving an altercation with an officer on stage.

On 28 April 2016, Popcaan released the single 'Ova Dweet' which gained popularity both in Jamaica and abroad. A version without Popcaan was later featured on Drake's fourth studio album Views. On 29 March 2016, a song entitled ' Controlla' by Drake was leaked, with Popcaan being featured on it. In January 2016, Popcaan was featured on English electronic duo AlunaGeorge's single ' I'm in Control'.

In May 2015, Popcaan was featured on Jamie xx's ' I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)' with American rapper Young Thug. In September 2014 he was nominated for a MOBO Award in the Best Reggae Act category, his fourth consecutive nomination. He featured on Melissa Steel's 'Kisses for Breakfast' single, which was a top ten hit in the UK in August 2014. In June 2014, Popcaan first appeared on the cover of The Fader in its 92nd issue. It entered the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart at number 2, and the video gained over 5 million views on YouTube. The first single from the album, 'Everything Nice', was produced by Dubbel Dutch and released on 1 October 2013. The project was executive-produced by Dre Skull. His debut studio album, Where We Come From, was released on Mixpak on 10 June 2014. In 2014, Popcaan signed to Mixpak Records for a multi-record deal. His voice was then sampled by Kanye West on Yeezus in 2013.Ģ014–present: Where We Come From, Forever and subsequent fame In 2012, Popcaan was featured on Pusha T's song 'Blocka'. In 2013, Popcaan released the video for 'Unruly Rave', which was shot in Toronto and directed by October's Very Own label head Niko. While in Canada, Popcaan connected with Canadian rapper Drake, who has publicly expressed his admiration. Popcaan has toured the world since, in Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean and South American region. Īt the Youth View Awards, Popcaan won three awards: Favourite Summer Song and Local Chart-Topping Song of the Year for 'Ravin', and Young, Hot and Hype Male of the Year. Popcaan was also featured in The New York Times speaking on the growing impact of 'Only Man She Want'. The song was later officially remixed by rapper Busta Rhymes. In March, 'Only Man She Want' gave Popcaan his first Billboard entry at No. Īt the end of January 2012, Popcaan released a new mixtape, Chromatic presents Yiy Change-the follow-up to his 2010 mixtape Hot Skull, Fry Yiy, Boil Brainz. In 2011, Popcaan received the Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Award for Best New Artist, and Collaboration of the Year for 'Clarks', which also won Song of the Year (Dancehall). The success of the song caused a nationwide spike in sales of the British shoe. Popcaan's breakthrough came in 2010 with 'Clarks', a collaboration with Kartel.

He got off to a strong start with 'Gal Wine' on the Gal Farm riddim, 'Clarks' featuring Vybz Kartel, Popcaan and Gaza Slim and more following up with early hits including 'It Nuh Work So', 'Jah Jah Protect Me', 'Gangsta City', 'Dream', 'Gangsta City Part Second' and 'Hot Grabba'. Popcaan began making music for Adidjaheim Productions with then in-house producer NotNice, the first person to voice him professionally. Besides showing Popcaan the ropes of the music game, Kartel took him on major shows like Sting and Reggae Sumfest.

In 2007, Popcaan approached Vybz Kartel at a local jam called 'My Scheme' where Kartel recruited the young deejay to his Portmore Empire music group, becoming both a producer and mentor.

2.3 2014–present: Where We Come From, Forever and subsequent fameīorn in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Sutherland grew up in Greater Portmore, Saint Catherine Parish.Ĭareer 2007–10: Early career.

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