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'{{EngvarB|date=September 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist |name = SHITHEAD |image = Summerjam 20130706 Popcaan DSC 1648 by Emha.jpg |caption = Popcaan at Summerjam Festival 2013 |background = solo_singer <!-- includes rappers --> |birth_name = Andre Jay Sutherland |alias = Popcaan |birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1991|7|15}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rrrmusic.com/artists/popcaan-biography/|title=Popcaan Biography |work=RRR Music}}</ref> |birth_place =[[Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica|Saint Thomas, Jamaica]] |origin = [[Portmore, Jamaica]] |genre = {{hlist|[[Dancehall]]|[[reggae fusion]]}} |occupation = {{hlist|Deejay|singer|songwriter}} |years_active = 2007–present |label = [[Mixpak Records|Mixpak]] |associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Vybz Kartel]]|[[Young Thug]]|Portmore Empire|[[Jamie xx]]|[[Tommy Lee Sparta]]|[[OVO Sound]]|Spadepakk|[[Melissa Steel]]|[[AlunaGeorge]]|[[Drake (rapper)|Drake]]}} |website = {{URL|http://popcaan.mixpakrecords.com/}} <!-- one website --> }} '''Andre Jay Sutherland''' (born 15 July 1991), known professionally as '''Popcaan''', is a Jamaican deejay, singer and songwriter, signed to [[Mixpak Records]]. ==Early life== Born In St. Thomas, Jamaica Sutherland grew up in Portmore, St Catherine Jamaica. As young as seven years old, Andre trained himself as a vocalist and performer and Popcaan continued to follow his musical calling. == Career == ===2007–10: Career beginnings=== 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. Besides showing Popcaan the ropes of the music game, Kartel took him on major shows like Sting and [[Reggae Sumfest]]. Popcaan began making music for Adidjaheim Productions with then in-house producer NotNice, the first person to voice him professionally. He got off to a strong start with "Gal Wine" on the Gal Farm riddim, following up with hits including "It Nuh Work So", "Jah Jah Protect Me", “Gangsta City", "Dream", "Gangsta City Part Second", and "Hot Grabba". ===2010–13: Growing popularity=== Popcaan's breakthrough came in 2010 with "Clarks", a collaboration with Kartel.<ref>"[http://www.mydancehallmadness.com/2010/03/videovybz-kartel-ft-popcaan-slim-clarks.html Official Video Vybz Kartel ft Popcaan &Gaza Slim – Clarks]", ''Dancehall Madness'', 30 March 2010</ref> The song achieved international success, causing a worldwide spike in sales of the British shoe.<ref name=Metro>{{cite web|title=Vybz Kartel rap leads to booming Clarks shoes sales in Jamaica|url=http://metro.co.uk/2010/07/07/vybz-kartel-rap-leads-to-booming-clarks-shoes-sales-in-jamaica-439321/|website=Metro.co.uk|accessdate=8 April 2015}}</ref> 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'.<ref name="EME2011">"[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/Kartel-takes-home-four-awards Kartel takes home four awards]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 13 March 2011, retrieved 10 June 2011</ref> At the end 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 March "Only Man She Want" gave Popcaan his first ''Billboard'' entry at No. 89 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart. The song was later officially remixed by rapper Busta Rhymes. Popcaan was also featured in ''[[The New York Times]]'' speaking on the growing impact of "Only Man She Want."<ref>Caramanica, Jon (13 April 2012) [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/arts/music/new-releases-from-ka-popcaan-vena-and-bleeding-knees-club.html?_r=0 achata Royalty, Long-Haul Rapper, Australian Brats]. New York Times</ref> At 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.<ref>[http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20120206/ent/ent1.html Popcaan, Tifa win big at YVAs – Entertainment – Jamaica Star – 7 February 2012]. Jamaica Star (7 February 2012). Retrieved on 15 July 2013.</ref> Popcaan has toured the world since, in Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean and South American region. While in Canada, Popcaan connected with Canadian rapper [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], who has publicly expressed his admiration.<ref name=JamStar>{{cite web|title=Popcaan teams up with Drake|url=http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20120815/ent/ent1.html|website=Jamaica Star|accessdate=8 April 2015}}</ref> In 2013, Popcaan released the video for "Unruly Rave", which was shot in Toronto and directed by [[October's Very Own]] label head Niko.<ref name=OKPlay>{{cite web|title=LargeUp News: Is Drake Behind Popcaan’s New ‘Unruly Rave’ Video?|url=http://www.okayplayer.com/news/drake-popcaan-unruly-rave-official-video.html|website=OkayPlayer|accessdate=8 April 2015}}</ref> In 2012, Popcaan was featured on [[Pusha T]]'s song "Blocka". His voice was then sampled by [[Kanye West]] on ''[[Yeezus]]'' in 2013. ===2014–present: ''Where We Come From''=== In 2014, Popcaan signed to [[Mixpak Records]] for a multi-record deal. His debut studio album, ''[[Where We Come From]]'', was released on Mixpak on 10 June 2014. The project was executive-produced by Dre Skull. The first single from the album, "Everything Nice", was produced by Dubbel Dutch and released on 1 October 2013.<ref name="Jackson">Jackson, Kevin (2014) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-new-day-for-Popcaan-_17038413 A New Day for Popcaan]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 29 June 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.mixpakrecords.com/blog/2013/10/popcaan-everything-nice-out-today/ Popcaan – Everything Nice Out Now!] mixpakrecords.com. 1 October 2013]</ref> It entered the ''Billboard'' Top Reggae Albums chart at number 2, and the video gained over 5 million views on YouTube.<ref name="Jackson" /> In June 2014, Popcaan first appeared on the cover of ''[[The Fader]]'' in its 92nd issue.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/06/03/popcaan-dancehall-cover-story-feature/ | title=Cover Story: Popcaan Is Making Dancehall Nice Again | publisher=The FADER | work=The FADER | date=3 June 2014 | accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref> He featured on [[Melissa Steel]]'s "Kisses for Breakfast" single, which was a top ten hit in the UK in August 2014.<ref>"[http://www.officialcharts.com/uk-top-40-singles-chart/ Official Singles Chart UK Top 40 – 9th August 2014]", Official Charts Company, 3 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014</ref><ref>Jackson, Kevin (2014) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Loving--Popcaan-s-breakfast-in-Britain_17302099 Loving 'Popcaan's breakfast in Britain]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 5 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014</ref> In September 2014 he was nominated for a [[MOBO Award]] in the Best Reggae Act category, his fourth consecutive nomination.<ref name="MOBO">Jackson, Kevin (2014) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/5-for-MOBO-REGGAE 5 For MOBO Reggae]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 24 September 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014</ref> In 2015 he won the MOBO Award.<ref>Jackson, Kevin (2015) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Popcaan-is-king-of-the-MOBOs-_19237195 Popcaan is king of the MOBOs]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 6 November 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015</ref> In May 2015, Popcaan was featured on [[Jamie xx]]'s "[[I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)]]" with American rapper [[Young Thug]]. In January 2016, Popcaan was featured on English electronic duo [[AlunaGeorge]]'s single "[[I'm in Control]]".<ref>http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/01/alunageorge-and-popcaan-command-attention-on-new-single-im-in-control-listen/</ref> On March 29, 2016, a song entitled "Controlla" by Drake was leaked, with Popcaan being featured on it; a version without Popcaan was later featured on Drake's fourth studio album ''[[Views (album)|Views]]''. On April 28 Popcaan released a single called "Ova Dweet". On May 2, 2016, Popcaan was reportedly seized during a performance in [[Antigua]] after an altercation with an officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/popcaan-reportedly-arrested-in-antigua-news.21410.html? |title=My Favorite Things, Part II |last=Lilah |first=Rose |date=May 3, 2016 |website=Hotnewhiphop |access-date=May 3, 2016}}</ref> ==Discography== ===Albums=== *''[[Where We Come From]]'' (2014), [[Mixpak Records|Mixpak]] {{small|(MIX049)}} ===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Song !! Year !! Director |- | "Dream" || 2010 || Roadblock Films |- | "Clean" || 2012 || Roadblock Films |- | "Only Man She Want" || 2011|| Roadblock Films |- | "Party Shot" || 2012 || Mykal Cushnie |- | "Fry Yiy" {{small|(viral video)}} || 2012 || Roadblock Films |- | "The System" || 2012 || Dayo |- | "Girls Medley" || 2012 || Jay Will |- | "Unruly Rave" || 2013 || Niko |- | "So We Do It" || 2013 || Andy Capper |- | "Violate" {{small|(featuring Samini)}} || 2014 || Highgrade Music |- | "Everything Nice" || 2014 || Jay Will |- | "Love Yuh Bad" || 2015 || Nile Saulter |} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [http://www.popcaanmusic.com Official Website] * [http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100507/ent/ent6.html Popcaan interview with The Jamaica Star] * http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-popcaan * http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20120416/ent/ent1.html * http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20120331/ent/ent1.html * http://chromaticmag.com/popcaan-teams-up-with-drake/ * http://www.rrrmusic.com/artists/popcaan-biography/ {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Popcaan}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:1988 births]] [[Category:Musicians from Kingston, Jamaica]] [[Category:Dancehall musicians]] [[Category:Reggae fusion artists]] [[Category:Jamaican reggae musicians]]'