The LargeUp Interview: “God Loves The Fighter” Director Damian Marcano
We spoke with the director behind the most talked about feature film to come out of Trinidad, ahead of its US premiere at the UrbanWorld Film Festival.
LargeUp Exclusive: God Loves the Fighter’s “Laventille” Soundtrack
Words by Tishanna Williams—
Port of Spain is still recovering from the spectacle of God Loves the Fighter, following the feature film's standing-room-only screenings at September's Trinidad and Tobago ... Read More...
Pree-View: Watch a Trailer For Upcoming Trini Film “God Loves The Fighter”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
We've definitely seen a new, youthful energy enter the Caribbean film scene recently and, increasingly, Trinidad looks to be the epicenter of it. With the region-leading T&T Fi... Read More...
Listen to Major Lazer’s New Song “Believer” — Then Hear The Original
The dancehall x EDM trio's latest single is a re-make of Good Swimma by Trinidad's Freetown Collective.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Essential Caribbean Films
With Caribbean film on the rise, a look back at the must-see movies that paved the way.
Visual Culture: 6 Films to See at this Year’s Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival
Movies from across the region highlight the program at this annual showcase of cinema from the Caribbean and beyond.
Toppa Top ’15: The Best Soca Tracks of 2015
Party Done! Machel Montano, Destra and Olatunji top our list of the year's biggest Carnival anthems.
Carnival Playlist: 12 Machel Montano Songs For 2015
A rundown of Monk Monte's most essential tunes this Carnival season.
Renegade Soca: The Return of Ataklan
Trinidad's renegade rapso star is back with a new collaboration with Bunji Garlin.
Soca in Space: Machel Montano’s “Happiest Man Alive” Video
Words by Marcha M. Johnson—
“Happiest Man Alive” was Machel Montano’s first release for the 2014 Trinidad Carnival Season and, now, the reigning Soca Monarch and his frequent visual collaborator Damien M... Read More...
Toppa Top 21: 21 Artists To Watch For 2014
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by Martei Korley—
A year ago, the LargeUp braintrust sat down and selected ten "Artists to Watch" for 2013. Not every pick delivered on their promise, but our top choice, Chron... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Tunes You (Probably) Missed in 2013
Words by LargeUp Crew—
So you're at the club every night, spend your days scanning Soundcloud and check your inbox every other moment for blasts with the latest tunes. You're up on your music. Even so, w... Read More...