Popcaan – Summer Wave [Summer Wave Riddim] May 2012

Tommy Lee arrived in London yesterday for a 2 weeks tour of the UK . The artiste kicks off his UK tour dubbed (‘GAZA MAN CRAZY NO WI INSANE’) with rising UK Dancehall artiste Don Andre. They will be performing … Continue reading →

Deejay Popcaan kicks off a busy summer by heading to Europe, where he plans to get his growing European fan base raving this month. Popcaan, real name Andrae Sutherland, heads off to Europe next week for a two-week stint. The … Continue reading →

Several top reggae acts are set to ignite the Reggae Sumfest stage when the event dubbed, ‘the greatest reggae show on earth’, returns to Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, for its 20th staging from July 15 to 21. It was this week revealed … Continue reading →

After five years in existence and stamping their place as one of Dancehall’s most dominant crews, the Portmore Empire has officially disbanded. The shock announcement was made early Wednesday morning by Portmore Empire leader, Vybz Kartel, who issued a statement … Continue reading →

Another exciting year and MIA is gonna be bigger & better. But First here are the nominations. Music Industry Achievers Awards Nomination List 2012 To vote for your Nominees Text their name and category to +1(876)-534-7289 Text Only, Cost $4JMD!! … Continue reading →

THE 2012 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival kicks off April 22 with its traditional beach party in Bridgetown, the country’s capital. A statement from promoters, FAS Entertainment, said the event has retained its customary line-up which features mainly Jamaican acts covering … Continue reading →

Deejay Popcaan continues to blaze trails with a feature in the coveted American newspaper, The New York Times. The artiste, real name Andrae Sutherland, was featured in the newspaper’s ‘Music’ section on the weekend. The article looks on Popcaan’s recent … Continue reading →

In recent times, many players in the music industry argued that dancehall music was on its death bed. However, with the success of the One Day rhythm produced by Seanizzle records in 2010, the music industry began to recover from … Continue reading →

Following the success of his collaboration with dancehall artiste Popcaan on the hit single, Party Shot, produced by TJ Records, former entourage member and disc jockey Quick Cook says he would like to pursue a serious career as a recording … Continue reading →

Last year he wanted a clash, but this time around Blak Ryno says Popcaan has copied his style, flow and image. In the song, Follow Mi Up, that was released late last month on the ‘Saucey Head’ rhythm, Blak Ryno … Continue reading →

The Broadcasting Commission has advised that Popcaan’s Nuh Box Pon Jaw (All Now) is unfit for broadcast on radio and television. A statement sent to The WEEKEND STAR from the Broadcasting Commission’s Information and Public Relations Officer Nicole Morrison explained: … Continue reading →

The promoter of Sting, Isaiah Laing, says that the winners of the four staged clashes were miles ahead of their competitors. Usually after Sting hours are spent among patrons and fans debating the winners of the various clashes. This year, … Continue reading →

There was no Mavado, no Kartel, no Assassin, no Octane, no Beenie Man and no Spice but dancehall is still alive and well. As the old adage goes: ‘music no sleep ah no man yard’. No man is dancehall, and … Continue reading →

The ‘rumours of war’ have been confirmed. Come December 26 at Jam World Portmore, Sting will be seeing a lyrical war with Hurricane vs Specialist, Deva Bratt vs Iyara, Tony Matterhorn vs Twin of Twins and KipRich vs Merciless. Launched on Wednesday … Continue reading →

Dancehall artistes Black Ryno and Popcaan have been at odds since Ryno left the Portmore Empire camp and recorded the Gaza diss song Mi Lef in 2010. Popcaan counteracted the song with Dem Sell Wi Out and the two have … Continue reading →