The Hype Is Real: Majah Hype Is The Caribbean’s New Comedy King
A walk through Brooklyn with the Internet's top-ranking Caribbean comic.
Fashion Fridays: Michi NY’s Workout Wear
Words by Michellee Nelson~
If the design aesthetics of MichiNY look at familiar to you, that may be because we first featured designer Michelle Watson back in 2011. Since then, MichiNY has taken off, wit... Read More...
Rockers TV: Addis Pablo x Suns of Dub “In My Father’s House” Documentary
Words by Michellee Nelson~
You won't hear fans of Addis Pablo and Suns of Dub complain about a shortage of entertaining content and music from the crew. The group, along with Jah Solid Rock, have just releas... Read More...
Island Life: Saving the Mountain Chicken
Words by Michellee Nelson~
Welcome to our new series Island Life spotlighting nature, wildlife and science in the Caribbean. First on our agenda is a beloved figure in the Eastern Caribbean, which now fi... Read More...
Check It Deeply: Reggae Goes Soca
Words by Michellee Nelson—
There was a time not that long ago where reggae and soca artists were at odds with one another, instead of in harmony. Check out this video from Reggae Sunsplash '91, where foundat... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Reggae Tunes of 2013
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by Martei Korley—
Reggae returned in a big way in 2013, dominating the musical conversation out of Jamaica right from the first week of the year. That was when we named Chr... Read More...
Beyond The Voice: 5 Tunes From Tessanne Chin
Words by Michellee Nelson~
"Bread an buttah" to di worl'! As you've probably heard by now, Jamaica's darling Tessanne Chin is the season five winner of NBC's The Voice, after stealing the show week af... Read More...
LargeUp x Okayplayer TV: Christopher Ellis x Mr. Vegas x The Roots
Words by Michellee Nelson~
We're back with another memorable performance from the OkayPlayer Holiday Jam with The Roots. This time, Christopher Ellis, son of reggae crooner Alton Ellis (and an established si... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Dancehall Singles of 2013
The LargeUp crew breaks down the year's Top 10 dancehall tunes, plus a few more, in our annual singles roundup
LargeUp TV: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Live With The Roots
Words by Michellee Nelson~
Brooklyn Bowl mash up! The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, joined The Roots (!) and the LargeUp crew for a performance of his hit song "Differentology" at Monday night's Okayplayer H... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Addis Pablo Meets The Roots in Brooklyn
Words by Michellee Nelson~
Sons of Dub brought the heartical vibes to Monday night's Okayplayer Holiday Jam. Addis Pablo, son of Augustus Pablo, joined The Roots on stage during the LargeUp-produced "reggae"... Read More...
Fashion Fridays: Ale et Ange’s Tropical Flower Zilla Hat
Words by Michellee Nelson-
There's few bigger staples in hip-hop fashion than snapbacks and fitteds, but when Pusha T started rocking Ale at Ange's Tropical Flower Zilla hat, we were intrigued. The hat is on... Read More...