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| Vybz Kartel |
Dancehall artiste Popcaan recently told BBC
1XTRA that he is hated by mentor Vybz Kartel due to his mainstream success.
According to the deejay, who claimed that he
loved Vybz Kartel the most during his performance at Sting 2012, the dancehall
space is filled with jealousy, and envy.
"Dancehall artistes don't like the ones who
are progressive. When you are on a low level, you have the most friends in
music. When you going up, you have less friends, and I learnt that a long time
ago," he said. "Since I have been around Vybz Kartel, a lot of people
used to hate Vybz Kartel, but he stayed on top. I learn that lesson from him
and that is why he, Vybz Kartel, hates Popcaan today. I will forever be on top
... because I learn that from him."
TRYING TO FEED THEiR FAMILIES
The Billboard-charting/MOBO Award
winner also said it is unfortunate to see the large amount of hate that has
been levelled against dancehall artistes who are simply trying to feed their
families through hard work.
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| Popcaan |
"One artiste can contribute to 50 per cent
of dancehall and if that person hates you that is a problem. Me as a man from
my humble beginnings, who grow with my granny ... man come from bush, real
bush, from nothing. All I try to do is take care of my family, and people have
a problem with that. It is not my job to tell people what to say or how to
live. So it's nobody's job to tell Popcaan how to live," Popcaan said.
However, it would appear that Kartel is not the
only person disgruntled with Popcaan. Fellow incarcerated dancehall artiste
Shawn Storm recently released a diss song called No Frauds targeting
the deejay.
When contacted, a member of Shawn Storm's
management team, who requested to remain anonymous, told THE STAR that
the song was intended to address Popcaan's alleged disloyalty to Kartel and
Storm.
"From Shawn and Vybz Kartel have been
incarcerated, I don't think he has visited them even one time or check with
their family. Remember that after everybody left Gaza it was only Popcaan, Gaza
Slim, Shawn Storm and Vybz Kartel. Popcaan is acting like they never existed. I
want you to please note that this song was recorded long time, but we just
decided to release it because it's timely," she said, making it clear that
Storm hasn't been recording behind bars.
She said the song is not about war, but rather
to remind Popcaan where he is coming from.
Popcaan was unavailable for a comment. Several
calls to his phone went unanswered.
Source: The Star
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