Popcan is more known for his work as a singer, composer and deejay. Popcaan had a successful music career with some of his best achievements and fame. He is known and loved all over the world for his best studio album, “Where We Come From”. Popcaan, who is only 29 years old, has built a sizeable music empire in genres such as dancehall and reggae fusion. Popcaan has successfully collaborated with a number of music groups and artists, including OVO Sound, Vybz Kartel, Melissa Steel, Drake, Naughty Boy, Jamie xx, Tommy Lee Sparta, and other well-known artists.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated name: | Popcan |
|---|---|
| Real name/full name: | Andrew Jay Sutherland |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 33 years old |
| Date of birth: | July 19, 1988 |
| Birthplace: | Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica |
| Nationality: | Jamaican |
| Height: | 1.65m |
| Weight: | 75kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight away |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Wife/wife (name): | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Dating / Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | Jamaican dancehall deejay, singer and songwriter |
| Net worth in 2022: | $2 million |
Popcan biography
Popcan grew up in Portmore after being born on July 19, 1988 in Saint Thomas, Jamaica. Popcaan was given the name “Andrae Hugh Sutherland” at birth. He later became famous under the alias ‘Popcaan’. Popcaan attended “Happy Grove High School” for his formal education.
During his early years of education, Popcaan showed a deep love and passion for dancehall music, a popular form of Jamaican music in Kingston. Popcaan soon felt the drive to work as a dancehall artist in Jamaica. Later, Popcaan used his innate aptitude and skills to perform dancehall acts, with ‘War Hammar’, ‘Gilberto’, ‘Zebbi D’ and other favorites coming out on top. Perhaps this was Popcaan’s first serious push to fulfill his dream of becoming a Jamaican music star.
Popcaan’s age, height, weight
Popcan was born on July 19, 1988, making him 33 years old as of today, July 18, 2022. He is 1.65 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms.
Career
Popcan hero, “Vybz Kartel”, especially noticed him at a party in Jamaica in 2007 and invited him to join their musical ensemble “Portmore Empire”. With the help of his mentor, “Vybz Kartel”, Popcaan got the best chance to launch his ideal career. Popcaan’s life underwent a profound change as a result of this whole affair, bringing new opportunities and challenges.
Popcaan quickly rose to prominence in his native Jamaica, making everyone on the island proud and happy. He eventually established himself as a rising star and a gifted performer thanks to his diverse musical skills and compositions. In 2008, Popcaan released ‘My War’, his major label debut single.
In 2010, Popcaan released another hit song, “Clarks”, which gained significant worldwide fame due to its increasing appeal. This song was created with “Vybz Kartel”, which serves as his inspiration.
Shortly after the release of other big songs like “Gangsters City” and “Dream”, Popcaan established himself as a successful professional singer. Popcaan has traveled abroad on numerous occasions over the years to promote his music around the world. Pocaan released his debut album in 2014 titled “Where We Come From”.
Popcaan’s other featured singles include “Should’ve Been Me”, “I’m in Control”, “Kisses for Breakfast”, “One You Love”, “Times Tickin” and a number of other tracks.
Popcaan reportedly appeared in a number of music videos, including ‘Party Shot’, ‘So We Do It’, ‘Ravin’, ‘Everything Nice’ and others.
Awards and successes
Popcan received the 2011 “Excellence in Music and Entertainment Award” in the “Best New Artist” category. The “Youth View Award” has also received Popcaan awards in three separate categories.
Popcaan’s Net Worth in 2023
In the course of his greatest musical experiences, Popcaan has written a number of songs for different albums over the years, which have had a significant success rate and favorable reception. So as of July 2022, Pocaan’s entire net worth is around $2 million.
Popcaan has made music his top priority since childhood by practicing on himself. Popcaan has closely and enthusiastically studied the Jamaican music tradition and after years of effort and dedication, he has become a future singer and outstanding recording artist.
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