The hook to “We Caa Accomplished,” off Popcaan’s spicy new album, sounds as if it’s saying “weekend completed,” which could strike you as ironic contemplating that the tune feels like a ceaselessly weekend that simply began. It’s acquired a sunny afro-beats vibe with a slick Drake cameo that’s good for the dancefloor. Nevertheless it’s notably one-of-one–all frisky intercourse discuss and a shout-out to Popcaan’s grandmother. When the Portmore, Jamaica native chats, “Me ah di authentic, me ah di prototype,” you recognize he’s not bullshiting.
Popcaan sings in a forceful timbre, and his catchy choruses are soothingly swaggy. He’s earnest and erotic. And also you’re more likely to hear each a motivational psalm in addition to a louche reference to some “thick batty gal.” Nevertheless it’s these considerate moments that actually stand out. And there’s a pure, nearly religious feeling to Popcaan’s music. On the duvet of Nice Is He, he sports activities a soldier’s hat that makes him appear like he’s battling dangerous vibes. Certainly, his fifth album is buoyantly moody, complimenting the OVO aesthetic whereas boasting some blessed-up bangers.
“Skeleton Cartier” is lucid and triumphant. And right here, Popcaan’s boasts sound remarkably suited to a velvet-rope-lined decompress room. “Inform them say me richer than final yr/Recent Louis V, contemporary Nike Air/Gyal a say me pores and skin fairly than a motorbike flare,” he croons. His nasal outbursts distinction impeccably with the tune’s mellow synths, which might be on a deep-relaxation playlist. And “Subsequent to Me” seems like raggamuffin chillwave with its comfortable textures and heat hook. It’s a intelligent dancehall valentine.
In the meantime, “Aboboyaa,” that includes Burna Boy, maintains an Eighties road-flick aura—image line dancers sporting red-yellow-and-green tams. The metal drums on “Freshness” are tart and unique, and it’s essentially the most historically dancehall-oriented tune on the album–a soon-to-be sweat-it-out smash.
Although “Set It” has a buzzy, energetic bop to it (and references to “tight punani” together with a proclamation of “hallelujah”) it comes off shallow. “eleventh Commandment” offers a a lot sweeter distinction, and its woozy stomp is complimented by lyrics about loyalty and staying on the grind.The guitar-fueled “Reminiscences” is a sure-fire hit, with an anthemic stoner refrain that makes it a New Yr’s Eve go-to.
Popcaan’s rude-bwoy antics play the background on the title tune, with its heavenly choir-suffused groove. “Them watch me a win, them disgrace/Them can’t ever quench my flame,” Popcaan asserts. No weapon towards him shall prosper.