Toppa Top 10: Ten Soca Songs That Crossed Over
Which soca songs made it in the mainstream? Find out in our list of the top ten soca crossover tunes.
Impressions: Machel Montano Takes The UN
Go behind the scenes with soca superstar Machel Montano as he pays a visit to the United Nations.
Mixtape Mondays: Jugglerz, Deejay Theory, Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub
Germany's Jugglerz Sound, our own Deejay Theory and Addis Pablo's Suns of Dub bring a mix of reggae, dancehall and tropical vibes.
LargeUp Premiere: EchoSlim + Nicko Rebel feat. Kari Jess — Di Best
Producers EchoSlim and Nicko Rebel recruit vocalist Kari Jess for a dancefloor-ready dancehall banger with a touch of hip-hop/trap and EDM niceness.
AUDIO: Jah Banks – “Battle For Middle You (BKBashment Remix)”
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo by Charlie Rubin—
Remember Jah Banks Jah Makin Music mixtape, which we premiered back in February? We loved the whole thing, but definite standout was the "Battle For Middle Yo... Read More...
LargeUp Sessions (4/10) with Assassin, Tanisha Scott and EchoSlim
Words by LargeUp Crew—
This Thursday's edition of The LargeUp Sessions is shaping up to be action packed. Fresh off his collaborations with Kanye West and Raekwon, dancehall star Assassin (a/k/a Agent Sa... Read More...
Anguilla’s Moonsplash Festival: The World’s Best Beach Party?
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Anguilla is better known for its high-end resorts than its music culture. But for the last 24 years, one event has consistently brought major music acts from all over the world to ... Read More...
R.I.P. Harold Ramis, Director of “Club Paradise”
Harold Ramis, actor/writer/director for blockbusters like Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day, died this morning at age 69 — don't worry, Ramis probably would have found it ironic, too. Known for his raunchy, "g... 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...
R.I.P. Bunny Rugs, 1948-2014
Words by Saxon Baird and Jesse Serwer—
Reggae singer and Third World frontman Bunny Rugs has passed away after a brief bout with cancer. He was 65. Born William Clarke in East Kingston, Rugs began his ... Read More...
Real Big Man: Orlando Franklin Reps the Caribbean At Super Bowl XLVIII
Words by Natalie Weiner–
This coming Sunday is all about the Super Bowl. During what essentially amounts to a national holiday in the US (and, to a lesser degree, Canada), people gather around the neares... Read More...
Bumboclaat!: Rob Ford’s Drunken Patois Rant
Words by Jesse Serwer—
West Indian culture is arguably more deeply embedded in Toronto than in any other farin city—even New York and London. What other place could have given us such patois-slanging yan... Read More...