Worldwide Dancehall artist Popcaan is getting ready to tackle one other world staging of his Unruly Fest, this time heading to Canada for what’s anticipated to be a historic staging of the occasion.
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The St. Thomas-born entertainer made the large announcement through social media, sharing a publish on X (previously Twitter) that learn: “Unruly Fest Canada, keep tuned!” Whereas an official date and venue are nonetheless beneath wraps, pleasure has already been brewing amongst followers and dancehall lovers throughout the Canadian diaspora, with many pouring their approval with feedback and shares.
This marks one more milestone for Unruly Fest, which started in 2018 in Popcaan’s dwelling parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica. The competition rapidly cemented itself as a never-to-miss staple on the native occasions calendar, bringing collectively followers from all corners of the island and that includes an electrical mixture of veteran hitmakers and rising stars. After a three-year pause, the competition made its much-anticipated return in December 2023. That staging, although abruptly ended by police as a result of time restrictions, reaffirmed the competition’s significance.
Earlier this 12 months, Popcaan efficiently exported Unruly Fest to London, making the occasion a global fixture and increasing his affect as a world ambassador of Dancehall music.
Popcaan, born Andrae Hugh Sutherland, has lengthy been thought of one of many style’s most versatile and forward-thinking artists. From early collaborations with Vybz Kartel as a part of the Portmore Empire to his present solo success, Popcaan has advanced right into a bona fide world act.
Signed to Drake’s OVO Sound, Popcaan has scored worldwide hits like “Get together Shot,” “Solely Man She Need,” “Silence,” “My Sort,” and “Household.” He has collaborated with a various slate of worldwide artists, together with Drake, Davido, Gorillaz, Jamie xx, and Burna Boy, serving to to raise dancehall into new sonic territories.
His 2023 album Nice Is He debuted to essential acclaim, including to a string of profitable releases that embrace The place We Come From (2014), Perpetually (2018), and Fixtape (2020). The deejay additionally just lately acquired the Influence Award on the Caribbean Music Awards for his contributions to the style and tradition.
Unruly Fest has featured the who’s who of reggae and dancehall in earlier years. Previous performers embrace Bounty Killer, Beanie Man, Sizzla Kalonji, Tarrus Riley, Jada Kingdom, Quada, and even shock appearances from worldwide acts like Drake, who famously shared the stage with Popcaan in 2019, solidifying the occasion’s world pull.
Whereas particulars are nonetheless forthcoming, one factor is for certain—Unruly Fest Canada can be a extremely anticipated affair, anticipated to mix explosive performances, genuine Caribbean vibes, and Popcaan’s signature aptitude. As followers eagerly await additional bulletins, this transfer alerts one more chapter in Popcaan’s musical journey.
