Popcaan
Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born 19 July 1988), known professionally as Popcaan, is a Jamaican dancehall singer.
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Popcaan performing at Summerjam in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrae Hugh Sutherland |
| Born | 19 July 1988 Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica |
| Origin | Portmore, Jamaica |
| Genres | Dancehall |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Website | officialpopcaan |
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 popular 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. Popcaan's international singles include "Only Man She Want", "Everything Nice", "Ova Dweet", "El Chapo", and "Family". Popcaan made his acting debut in the film The Intent 2: The Come Up (2018).
Popcaan has collaborated with a number of international artists, most notably Drake, Jamie xx, Pusha T, Giggs, Matoma, Wale, Gorillaz, and Davido.
His second album for Mixpak, entitled Forever, was released on 20 July 2018.