Articles Tagged “Popcaan”
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Greensleeves Records presents Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013
On May 28, Greensleeves is back with Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013, the go-to album to find the hottest hardcore dancehall anthems running the streets. This annual compilation has earned its stripes worldwide by consistently providing the season’s breaking hits. This year is no different. The hallmark series offers club bangers that have already begun to [...]
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This Week’s Hottest Releases from Popcaan, Demarco, RDX and more from 21st Hapilos
Digital distributor giants 21st Hapilos who have revolutionized the entertainment industry through online distribution, keep delivering the hottest hits from the biggest and upcoming names in dancehall and reggae music. This week spotlights features: Jay Crazie Records owners admit that when they formed the label they had no idea where it would go, [...]
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Bajan-Trini recording artist Shane Free begins the countdown to the release of his debut EP
Bajan-Trini recording artist Shane Free begins the countdown to the release of his debut EP this spring with the release of his “Blocka” street video, shot on location in the gritty streets of the Pine, Barbados. The 7 song project, which is still untitled, features 7 originals Caribbean fusion tunes produced by Montreal production team [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Snoop Lion feat. Mavado & Popcaan – “Lighters Up”
After being released on February 1st, Snoop Lion‘s official video for “Lighters Up” featuring Jamaican dancehall artistes Popcaan and Mavado has gained close to half a million views on Youtube! Directed by Andy Capper and produced by Jamaican-born Codine Williams, ”Lighters Up” was shot on location in Jamaica. As another ode to Jamaica’s natural resource, ”Lighters Up” [...]
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VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA web series shines light on Popcaan (EPISODE 2)
NOISEY JAMAICA has released the second episode in its dancehall series, featuring rising star, Popcaan. Executive produced by Snoop Lion, NOISEY JAMAICA’s second installment introduces you to Vybz Kartel’s protégé – Popcaan. Popcaan, who is presently featured alongside Mavado on Snoop Dogg’s latest single “Lighters Up,” has his share of good publicity and negative criticism. [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Popcaan – “So We Do It”
c Popcaan is first out of the gate for 2013 in one of three new videos being released from Mixpak for Dre Skull‘s Kling Klang riddim with his contribution, “So We Do It.” Released in Summer 2012, Dre Skull’s Kling Klang riddim has since been gathering momentum across the world, with support from David Rodigan, [...]
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Snoop Lion and VICE presents new dancehall web series “NOISEY JAMAICA”
VICE’s music channel Noisey went to Jamaica to explore the culture and the people behind one of the most misunderstood music scenes of all time – dancehall. In this new original series, executively produced by Snoop Lion, we’ll meet dancehall regulars and dancehall legends. NOISEY JAMAICA will also feature Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Tommy Lee, I-Octane, [...]
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PHOTOS: Snoop Lion, Mavado, Popcaan and Diplo on set for “Lighters Up” video shoot
Late last year, Snoop Dogg’s reggae alter ego Snoop Lion teamed up with Jamaican dancehall stars Mavado and Popcaan on the Major Lazer-produced single,“Lighters Up.” The new smokers anthem will be featured on Snoop’s 12th studio album Reincarnated. In case you missed it, earlier this month Snoop was in Jamaica filming scenes for the upcoming [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Snoop Lion feat. Mavado and Popcaan – “Lighters Up”
In case you missed it, the newly transformed rapper rastafarian, Snoop Lion, recently released his latest track off his Reincarnation album titled ”Lighters Up” featuring dancehall superstars Mavado and Popcaan. The artiste formerly known as Snoop Dogg admits that it took time for some of his close friends, like Dr. Dre, to understand his new identity. “He [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Pusha T feat. Popcaan & Travi$ Scott – “Blocka” (Shot in Jamaica)
Virginia MC Pusha T is showing that there are hoods every where in the world in the official music video for his latest single “Blocka,” shot in Kingston Jamaica. Blocka features Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan along with Travi$ Scott. The video includes gritty images of the Jamaica’s infamously dangerous Matthews Lane (Matches Lane), youths armed and [...]
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Bounty Killer returns STING’s deposit, has no interest in Tommy Lee clash
Any hope that Dancehall superstar, Bounty Killer will perform at STING 2012 seems all but dashed after the ‘War Lord’ confirmed his intention to skip the popular stage show. The Alliance leader, who initially was on the STING lineup, declared that he would not perform at STING following ‘disrespectful’ comments made by the show’s lead [...]
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PHOTOS: Vanity Fair gets DIPLO-matic in Jamaica
A lot of Jamaicans are not too found of the fact that a Caucasian is turning out to be one of the most prevalent faces of daneehall music, however, music will always be an inclusive and barrier-breaking. Despite the fact that Diplo, D.J. and producer of the famous Major Lazer, is not Jamaican and are [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Sincere feat Popcaan – “Love We Bad”
Dancehall’s rising star Popcaan recently teamed up with UK’s up-and-coming artist, Sincere, for their collaborative effort titled, “Love We Bad.” The sexy and fun video for “Love We Bad” features not only the beautiful landscape of Jamaica but also a bevy of ladies….you know….the ones that seem to love these two stars bad! Check out [...]
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Seven of Dancehall’s fiery stars set to blaze STING 2012 stage!
Supreme Promotions CEO, Isaiah Laing, has confirmed seven top acts for his big annual showdown, STING 2012, taking place on Boxing Day, December 26. This year’s staging of dancehall’s greatest show over the globe is anticipated to be the most elaborate staging ever. The initial announcement confirmed the hottest commodity, Tommy Lee Sparta, to headline [...]
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VIDEO: Sizzla, Mavado, Popcaan, Destra & Kerwin at Jamaica’s Arthur Guinness concert
In case you missed the Arthur Guinness Day concerts held around the world, then we have a taste of what you missed from Jamaica! The Jamaican leg of festivities included performances by reggae firebrand Sizzla Kalonji, dancehall’s Gully Gad Mavado and new star Popcaan alongside Soca stars Destra Garcia and Kerwin DuBois. Check out the [...]
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Yaaoowww!!!! Popcaan to launch T-Shirt line in November! (PHOTO)
Internationally acclaimed Dancehall artiste, Popcaan, is definitely not a one hit wonder, having lived up to his hype by releasing a host of hit songs since late last year. Hits including Ravin, Party Shot, All Now, Naughty Girl and his most successful, Only Man She Want, has solidified this young man’s place in the genre. [...]
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Who will win MOBO Best Reggae Act Award? Nominees inside…
Five artistes are up for the Best Reggae Act category at the November 3 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards in Liverpool, England. Konshens, Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Popcaan and Mr Vegas are the contenders. Sean Paul’s Tomahawk Technique album has scaled the UK charts. He hit the singles charts in recent months with She [...]
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Konshens nominated for MOBO awards. See Best Reggae Act list inside…
On Monday, September 17th Music of Black Origin (MOBO) announced their shortlist for this years annual award ceremony. Established in 1996 to recognize artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing ‘urban’ music, MOBO is the only black award show in Europe. Best Reggae Act Popcaan Sean Paul Konshens Damian Marley Mr. Vegas This year Konshens [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Major Lazer feat. Amber of the Dirty Projectors – “Get Free” (Shot in JA)
DJ/Producers Major Lazer recently released the official music video for their latest single Get Free, shot solely on location in Jamaica. The new video takes viewers on quite a descriptive tour of gritty, real and daily aspects of Jamaican life. “Galivanting schoolchildren, bikers, barbershops, hair salons and bars are all featured. The mountains, the waterfalls [...]
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OH NO! Did Popcaan really switch out on the Gaza?
It’s all the buzz in the dancehall fraternity that Popcaan and Tommy Lee, members of Vybz Kartel’s Gaza squad are set to release a new single with Mavado….Kartel’s biggest rival. Popcaan, Mavado and Tommy Lee are all expected to be featured on this new Snoop Dogg Lion track. Information is a bit hush hush at [...]
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PHOTOS: Popcaan hangs with Drake at OVO Fest 2012
Jamaican dancehall sensation Popcaan has had a very productive summer. Apart from doing multiple concerts across the Caribbean, North America and Europe he has been chatting up with Canadian rapper and international superstar, Drake. Popcaan has been in constant contact with Drake, since Drake’s team was in discussions with him before his Caribana performance. The [...]
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VP Records’ 2012 Reggae Gold 2CD Set To Be Released June 26th
VP Records is set to release the 20th edition of the best-selling annual reggae compilation Reggae Gold next week on June 26 with VP Records. This year’s two disc set offers double the hits. The deluxe package includes a commemorative sticker and 15″ x 10″ fold out poster of the this year’s Reggae Gold cover girls. The [...]
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MORE DRAMA: Gaza Slim Issues Statement on Popcaan and Portmore Empire!
First it was Popcaan to issue a statement, now his former Portmore Empire “sister” has released her own statement. Read the drama below. Everyone is releasing statements re Portmore Empire, some truthful than others so I think its time to release mine. In a statement released by Popcaan (which I doubt was written by him considering [...]
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DRAMA: Popcaan issues Statement on Vybz Kartel, Gaza, PG 13 + more
This statement is addressed to all media and my fans. Because of facts mixed with persistent rumors I feel that I need to set the record straight. I will not be making any further statements or conducting any interviews on these subjects. Portmore Empire The world already knows that my career was launched from the [...]
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