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  • Snoop Lion Exec-Producing a 10-Part Series On Dancehall

    “Noisey Jamaica” Will Seek To Explicate “One of the Most Misunderstood Music Scenes of All Time” 
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    Yesterday Noisey premiered a new 10-part series devoted to the culture of dancehall called NOISEY JAMAICA. The series is executive produced by Snoop Lion and will feature such artists as Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Popcaan, Tommy Lee, Tifa, Spice, Konshens, Gaza Slim, and I-Octane. The online series premieres next week but you can check out the trailer right now. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Black Ryno “Courage”

    After Getting Pushed Offstage At Sting, Ryno Pushes Back At Popcaan

    Over the years, Sting has been known for lyrical clashes, but the biggest buzz this year was about the clashes that didn’t quite happen. We’ve all heard about how Spice was waiting for Macka with a donkey but Macka never turned up. And while Popcaan was performing, Blak Ryno stepped on the stage with a mic in his hand, ready to battle. But instead of a lyrical contest, Papi pushed him off the stage, touching off a scuffle. Now “Di Stinger” links with Stashment Records to give his side of the drama. “Wash your hair badman—keep it clean.” Audio After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Popcaan Pushes Blak Ryno Off Stage

    When Push Came To Shove, Popcaan Wasn’t Trying To Share The Stage At Sting
    Popcaan was in the process of rocking the Sting 2012 crowd at Jamworld in Port More, Jamaica—in front of a crowd that included many Gaza fans—when Blak Ryno, his old comrade from the Port More Empire, strolled onstage like it was all good. But instead of a Gaza family reunion, the show turned into a pushing and shoving (and boxing and kicking) match. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Pusha T ft. Popcaan & Travis Scott “Blocka” Official Video

    Live From Matches Lane, It’s The Wrath of Caine

    Lots of rappers go to Jamaica to shoot videos. Very few go deep in the heart of Western Kingston like Pusha T did on this one. All the way live from Matthews Matches Lane, the PNP garrison where Zekes once ruled the scheme, Pusha kicks his ghetto metaphysics surrounded by bandana-faced bravehearts with chrome shotties. The gritty visual aesthetic is in keeping with previous Clipse and Pusha videos, only it’s transported to one of the most notorious blocks on Jamrock. Sure woulda been nice to hear more Popcaan on this track, but if Hotskull’s not already working on his own remix somebody needs to get him an instrumental like yesterday. Video After The Jump…
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  • Popcaan Interview: “Tommy Lee Ah Me Bredda”

    The ReggaeGirlAboutTown Chops It Up With The Hotskull

    After rising through the Gaza ranks for years, Popcaan burst out big last year, coming into his own with massive hits like “Party Shot” And “Only Man She Wants.” This year has been all about next-level movements, from his first appearance in Vanity Fair magazine, to high-profile collabos with Pusha T and Snoop Lion. He also gave his first solo performance at Reggae Sumfest, which was where Reshma B caught up with him for this exclusive interview. He talked about performing without Vybz Kartel, downplays talk of any rivalry with Tommy Lee, pointing out that he brought Uncle Demon to the Gaza, and also shares the best advice his grandma ever gave him.  Video After The Jump…
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  • HEAR THIS: Snoop Lion Ft. Mavado & Popcaan “Lighters Up”

    Gully Gad & Hotskull Blaze One With The Lion

    The homie DreSkull just hit us on G-Chat and blessed us with the maddest Soundcloud link. The track is crazy plus it’s good to hear Snoop Lion sparring with a couple of real dancehall heavyweights—from the Gullyside and the Gaza—on some unity vibes. As  Mavado puts it: “We making money fuck the guns, we no want no enemies.”   Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Pusha T “Blocka” ft. Popcaan & Travis Scott

    Pusha Meets Hotskull Inna Raggamuffin Style

    You’ve seen flicks from the video shoot, now check the tune. Pusha T, Popcaan, and Travis Scott. Young Chop on the beat. Early heat from The Wrath of Cain mixtape. This type of shit happens every day? If only… Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • Pusha T Shoots Video In Kingston

    Behind The Scenes Flicks From The “Blocka” Video Shoot


    Long before “Mercy,” we knew Pusha T loved that dancehall sound. Remember his verse on the “Half On a Baby” remix with Vybz Kartel? Last week, Pusha and his crew took a trip to Kingston, Jamaica for the video shoot of “Blocka,” the Young Chop–produced single of his upcoming Wrath of Cain mixtape. We hear there’s another big dancehall star Popcaan featured on the track, which debuts soon is hard as f**k. While you let your imagination run wild, check out some exclusive behind-the-scene photos of the shoot. Photographs After The Jump… (more…)

  • Diplo Does Dancehall In Vanity Fair

    Wes Takes The VF Massive To Jamaica and Introduces Them to Popcaan, Busy, and Passa Passa

    Diplo and his road dog / top shotta Shane McCauley have published a photo essay in the latest issue of Vanity Fair as the producer behind Major Lazer continues to expose dancehall to a wider audience. “I was in Jamaica during this time recording with a crew for a secret project,” Diplo write in the story. “Popcaan has been brought in to give us some current vibes, and also some weed and other stuff. His favorite drink is a weird fruit flavor of vodka that he mentions in mad songs. In fact, he mentions me and the producer Dre Skull in this tune we are recording, and his friends and the studio. In Jamaica nearly every song is a document of the moment. Dre Skull will release Popcaan’s next single and has been a producer within the Vybz camp for a few years. In fact, he produced the entire Vybz album, Kingston Story, in 2011—one of the most coherent and best long-player dancehall albums in the past decades. Dre Skull produces videos for the songs he produces, too, and through his YouTube channel, these videos and the ad revenue they generate support his label on a day-to-day basis. It’s a funny economy that just sorted itself out, since the fall of the old days of record deals and CD sales—but dancehall still found a way to keep the doors open.” More Photos After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Sincere ft. Popcaan- “Love We Bad” Video

     From London to Kingston, It’s All About The Girls

    Up-and-coming UK artist Sincere has teamed up with dancehall hitmaker Popcaan for the single, “Love We Bad” off Sincere’s forthcoming album, Sincerely Yours. The sexy video was shot amidst the lush scenery of Jamaica and of course, features the lovely ladies of the island displaying their dancehall moves. Looks like Sincere and Popcaan had a good time shooting this one. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • MOBO Awards Shortlist Announced

    Who Should Win Best Reggae Act for 2012? Don’t Just Sit There—Vote!

    It’s super A-nnoying when award shows get it wrong. Most times the nominees are naff AND then the wrong person wins! Especially in a specialized category like Reggae where you’ve got to know your stuff. But the Music of British Origin Awards does better than most. They’ve announced their shortlist for Best Reggae Act and I’m not mad at their picks (listed in alphabetical order): Damian Marley, Konshens, Mr. Vegas, Popcaan, Sean Paul. So who should win? You know what’s good so Do Sumn! Register here and vote. Voting Link After The Jump.
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  • WATCH THIS: Popcaan “The System” Video

    Papi And Mixpak Bring Forth Some New Visuals

    Popcaan is best known for party tunes and songs for the girls, but on his latest cut off Mixpak’s Loudspeaker Riddim, he flips into reality mode. Check on-set photos here; the brand new video after the jump. (more…)