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Popcaan, born Andrae Hugh Sutherland on 19 July 1988 in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, is a Jamaican dancehall singer and songwriter. Raised in Portmore, he began his music career in 2007 after being mentored by Vybz Kartel and joining the Portmore Empire. His stage name was given to him by his close friend Scumpy, who later died as a result of street violence.
Popcaan achieved his breakthrough in 2010 with "Clarks", a collaboration with Vybz Kartel that became a major Jamaican hit. He continued to gain international recognition with songs such as "Only Man She Want," "Everything Nice," "Ova Dweet," and "El Chapo." His growing popularity led to international tours and collaborations with artists including Drake, Pusha T, Jamie xx, Gorillaz, and Davido.
In 2014, Popcaan released his debut studio album, Where We Come From, followed by Forever in 2018. He later joined Drake's OVO Sound and Warner Records, releasing Vanquish (2019), Fixtape (2020), and Great Is He (2023). He has also earned major recognition, including consecutive MOBO Awards in 2015 and 2016, and made his acting debut in The Intent 2: The Come Up in 2018.
A prominent figure in modern dancehall, Popcaan has built an international career while maintaining strong ties to Jamaican music and culture. His discography continued with Nothing Without God in 2025, and in February 2026 he was honoured in Ghana through an enstoolment ceremony, receiving the title Nana Arkoh Kese I and becoming Aboafohen of the Apagyahen Division in Ghana's Central Region.
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