1. In 2013, Popcaan signed with Mixpak Records and released his debut studio album, Where We Come From.
30 Facts About Popcaan
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In 2016, Popcaan signed with Canadian rapper Drake's record label OVO Sound and Warner Records.
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Popcaan has collaborated with a number of international artists, most notably Drake, Jamie xx, Pusha T, Giggs, Matoma, Wale, Gorillaz, and Davido.
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Popcaan made his acting debut in the film The Intent 2: The Come Up.
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Popcaan was raised in a housing scheme, or housing project, known as Gangsta City.
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Popcaan describes his childhood as "rough", having to stop attending school due to the street drama surrounding his town.
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In 2007, Popcaan approached Vybz Kartel at a local jam called "My Scheme" where Kartel recruited him to his Portmore Empire music group, becoming both a producer and mentor.
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Popcaan began making music for Adidjaheim Productions with then-in-house producer NotNice, the first person to voice him professionally.
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Popcaan's breakthrough came in 2010 with "Clarks", a collaboration with Vybz Kartel.
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Popcaan was featured in The New York Times speaking on the growing impact of "Only Man She Want".
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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 of the Year.
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Popcaan has toured the world since, in Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean and South American region.
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In 2013, Popcaan released the video for "Unruly Rave", which was shot in Toronto, Ontario, and directed by October's Very Own label head Niko.
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In 2012, Popcaan was featured on Pusha T's song "Blocka".
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Popcaan's voice was then sampled by Kanye West on Yeezus in 2013.
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In 2014, Popcaan signed to Mixpak Records for a multi-record deal.
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In June 2014, Popcaan first appeared on the cover of The Fader in its 92nd issue.
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Popcaan featured on Melissa Steel's single "Kisses for Breakfast", which was a top ten hit in the UK in August 2014.
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In May 2015, Popcaan was featured on Jamie xx's "I Know There's Gonna Be " with American rapper Young Thug.
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In January 2016, Popcaan was featured on English electronic music duo AlunaGeorge's single "I'm in Control".
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On 29 March 2016, a song entitled "Controlla" by Drake was leaked, with Popcaan being featured on it.
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On 28 April 2016, Popcaan released the single "Ova Dweet".
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On 2 May 2016, Popcaan was reportedly held by police after a performance in Antigua involving an altercation with an officer on stage.
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In June 2016, Popcaan made his first UK appearance alongside Mixpak for the annual Red Bull Culture Clash and won the clash over Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang, Eskimo Dance, and UKG Allstars.
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In March 2017, Popcaan performed guest vocals for the Gorillaz track "Saturnz Barz" off of the album Humanz.
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Popcaan spent time in Europe as the opening act on Drake's Boy Meets World Tour.
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Popcaan announced his second album Forever on 11 May 2018.
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On 23 December 2018, Drake announced that Popcaan would be signed to OVO Sound and Warner Records.
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On 16 October 2020, Popcaan joined forces with OVO affiliate Preme for their EP Link Up, which featured Wiz Khalfia, Davido, Beam, and French Montana.
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On 27 January 2023, Popcaan released his fifth album, Great Is He on OVO Sound.