LargeUp TV: Sunrise Cipher on the Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Shinehead, Supernatural + Mr. Williamz freestyle on the inaugural Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise.
LargeUp TV: Trini Roots with Kushite + Queen Omega
Our Empresses + Queens series continues in Gasparillo, South Trinidad, with a freestyle session featuring Trini roots singers Queen Omega and Kushite.
LargeUp TV: “Redemption Song” Aboard the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Stephen Marley, Sean Paul and Baby Cham covering Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" in the closing moments of the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise.
LargeUp TV: Chronixx, Junior Reid + Rice and Peas at Central Park SummerStage
Go behind-the-scenes and experience LargeUp's memorable Central Park Summerstage concert July 26 with Chronixx, Junior Reid and the Rice and Peas crew.
LargeUp TV: Dachshund Wins Dancehall Spelling Bee
Artist Lord Blakely puts his own spin on the Bounty Killer and Jamtech tune "Dedicated" and the LargeUp logo in this made-for-Instagram video. Watch below as Blakely's adorable dog Frida helps him spell out... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Riding with Krash Test Dummies
Words by Jesse Serwer
Photos by Martei Korley
Video Directed by Martei Korley
The Krash Test Dummy compound in Portmore, Jamaica is ground zero for BMX riding in Jamaica. Led by the charismatic A-Wir... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Chronixx Meets Monty Alexander and Ernest Ranglin at the Blue Note
A few weeks ago, some of Jamaica's most notable musicians came together at the legendary Blue Note jazz club in New York City, for a one-time-only series of performances sponsored by LargeUp. The "A History... Read More...
LargeUp TV x Team No Sleep: Chi Ching Ching + Silent Addy
Words by Jesse Serwer, Video by Gio—
LargeUp is partnering with Team No Sleep to present the Chi Ching Ching x Eccentrix Sound Europe tour this March. But first, Ching and "Silent Addy" (Selector Addy of... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Wyclef Talks Sting, Dancehall + Dubplates
Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video Shot by Allison Swank:::Edited by Kieran Meadows
If you've followed Wyclef since his start with the Fugees, you know 'Clef isn't just a fan of dancehall, he's a proper stude... 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...
Haitian Christmas, 101: Drinking Cremas with Wyclef
Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video shot by Allison Swank:::Edited by Kieran K. Meadows—
A few nights back the LargeUp + Okayplayer crew were invited to meet with Wyclef in NYC to talk 'Clef's just announced appe... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Mr. Vegas “Heads High” Live at the Okayplayer Holiday Jam
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Justin —
Mr. Vegas is one of our all-time favorite performers. We've brought the singjay to an industry party in Miami, had him perform unplugged at a movie premiere at NY... Read More...