Released on June 10, 2014, Where We Come From is the debut studio album by Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan, under Mixpak Records. The album marked a defining moment in Popcaan’s career, transitioning him from a local dancehall favorite into a global star. Executive produced by Dre Skull, the project blends traditional dancehall with electronic, hip-hop, and pop influences, showcasing Popcaan’s versatility and emotive vocal style.

The album dives deep into themes of struggle, ambition, loyalty, and life in Jamaica’s ghettos, balancing hard-hitting anthems like “Everything Nice” and “Love Yuh Bad” with introspective tracks such as “Where We Come From” and “Hold On.” Popcaan paints vivid pictures of his upbringing in St. Thomas and the challenges of youth trying to rise above their circumstances.

Critically acclaimed for its genre-blending production and honest storytelling, Where We Come From helped cement Popcaan’s place as a modern voice in dancehall and introduced the genre to a wider international audience. It’s often credited with setting the tone for dancehall’s influence on contemporary pop and hip-hop in the mid-2010s.