Jamaican Music

Popcaan is the stage name of Andre Sutherland, a Jamaican dancehall and reggae singer. He is closely working with his mentor Vybz Kartel.

The reggae legend Sugar Minott has passed away at the young age of 54. He died of a heart attack. His full name was Lincoln Barrington “Sugar” Minott. He helped shape the reggae, ragga, and dub music scene. Sugar is considered one of the pioneers of dancehall music.

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Gappy Ranks is the stage name of Jacob Lee Williams. He is a dancehall musician of Jamaican and Dominican descent.

Nicky B. is a dancehall/reggae and R&B singer who is becoming very popular in Jamaica because of his great songs with equally great videos.