Just before Christmas two years ago, almost 20,000 people travelled from all corners of Jamaica to its southeasternmost parish, St. Thomas. It may not be among the first places that come to mind when ...

Popcaan and longtime collaborator Dre Skull speak with Billboard about the making of the dancehall titan's debut studio album. By Kyle Denis Between the triumphant, box office-topping Bob Marley ...

From the magazine: ISSUE 92, June/July 2014. This is the third of four covers from our annual Summer Music issue that we'll be revealing this week. Hayfield, the rural village in Jamaica’s Saint ...

Once known as Vybz Kartel's protégé, Popcaan is now a boss in his own right. And with his powerful debut album, he's out to prove that he's more than just a raving king. This past Easter the ...

Well, I’m from the streets, and my influence [there] is very strong, so I can use it to do anything. With my album right now, it makes me feel good, because it doesn’t involve any gun lyrics and it’s ...

Popcaan is always in motion, but his voice beckons home. When he answers my call last Friday, a week after the release of Forever, his second studio album, the prolific dancehall singer is quick to ...

The holidays may be right around the corner, but it’s war season in the world of dancehall. Between Masicka accusing Tommy Lee of hijacking Kartel’s post-incarceration momentum and the latter Lee ...

This summer, Popcaan released Forever – his second album for Brooklyn-based dancehall label Mixpak, whose producers have helped define Popcaan’s melodic sound. Here are seven songs from which chart ...

Dancehall is often seen as chaotic - its rumbling basslines and clashing airhorns are part of the appeal. But it's Dre Skull's stripped-back production that's bringing out the emotional depths of the ...

Popcaan’s new sophomore album 'Forever' finds the Jamaican native exploring more mature sounds. He speaks to Billboard about the album, Vybz Kartel and the current state of dancehall. By Bianca Gracie ...

Dancehall is often seen as chaotic - its rumbling basslines and clashing airhorns are part of the appeal. But it's Dre Skull's stripped-back production that's bringing out the emotional depths of the ...