R.I.P: Dancehall Star J Capri, 1991-2015
A look back at the promising Jamaican artist's brief but productive career.
LargeUp Premiere: Verse Simmonds + R City’s “Situationships (Remix)”
The R&B singer gets back to his Caribbean roots with fellow Virgin Islanders R City.
Rock City Soundtrack: A Virgin Islands Playlist From R City
A primer on USVI sounds from Theron and Timothy Thomas
Leaves of Life: Four Bush Medicines to Beat That Holiday Cold
Before pharmacies, there were grannies.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Boricua Innovators Changing Puerto Rico
The street artists, DJs, bands, stylists and photographers shaping the island's future.
Visual Culture: Preview “Dreadtown,” The Upcoming Documentary on Steel Pulse
Danny Glover narrates the story of the U.K. reggae legends
EVENT: Rice & Peas at Art Basel Miami (12/4)
LargeUp presents an MIA edition of the NYC dancehall bashment.
Fashion Fridays: Bart Simpson + Vybz Kartel = Bartel
The Bartman meets the Worl' Boss in this Rep JA tee.
Throwback Thursdays: Remembering Kreyol Rap Pioneer Master Dji
A look at the career of Haiti's first rapper.
Visual Culture: John Garcia Turns Sound Clash Tapes Into Photorealistic Paintings
The duplication of sound clash videos inspired this series of paintings from the Spanish artist.
The Birdheye View: High Times at the First Annual Jamaica Cannabis Cup
Behind the scenes at Jamaica's first fully open and legal ganja event.
The LargeUp Interview: Bunny “Striker” Lee On A Half Century of Jamaican Music
A founding father of reggae reflects on a half-century in the music business.