Throwback Thursdays: Rare TV Appearances by Third World
Watch some rare TV appearances from reggae legends Third World, including an appearance on the BBC's Shirley Bassey Show live from Ocho Rios in 1979.
Photo Diary: Chi Ching Ching + Silent Addy in NYC
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Sho Shots—
Fresh off his European tour and appearance on the dancehall remix to Lil Jon's "Turn Down For What," the "Chainsaw Man" Chi Ching Ching blew into New York fo... Read More...
Time is Now: An Interview with Pressure Busspipe
Words by Kaya.lah, Photos by Martei Korley—
As an artist makes progress in their career, a defined path tends to takes shape. Artists of a certain level of dedication lay their tracks literally and meta... Read More...
AUDIO: Lil Jon and DJ Snake’s “Turn Down For What (Dancehall Remix)”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Way before he was the "Yeah-yeah!" and "What!?!" guy, Lil Jon got his start making hip-hop remixes of reggae songs, most notably Capleton's "Tour" and "Wings of the Morning," in th... Read More...
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...
Double Agent: Download Assassin’s “Day In Day Out”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Jamaican dancehall artist Assassin isn't exactly known for sunny reggae tunes—he's built his reputation going in hard on tracks like "Idiot Thing That," "Anywhere We Go," and hel... Read More...
Video: Anguilla’s Omari Banks Shares “Jahovah Message”
Words by Ravi Lloyd—
LargeUp contributor Ravi Lloyd recently co-directed (along with Rocklyn Maynard) the new video for Anguillan cricketer-turned-reggae star Omari Banks, so we tapped him to introduce t... Read More...
Video: Lauryn Hill + DJ Rampage on ‘Letterman’
Words by Jesse Serwer—
LargeUp regulars may know DJ Rampage as a purveyor of fine reggae mixtapes and selector on our radio program The LargeUp Sessions, but our bredrin has been holding down Lauryn Hill... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Ways To Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday
Words by LargeUp Crew— Today would be the 69th Earthstrong of the Caribbean's greatest musical ambassador, Bob Marley. As usual, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here's a few top choices.... 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...
It’s 2014: Get to Know Jah Banks
Words by LargeUp Crew—
We got put on to Jah Banks last summer when he touched the mic with DJ Gravy at the Dream Sessions Dancehall Edition out in Montauk (a/k/a "The End,"), and we've been waiting for t... Read More...
Busta-ology: Busta Rhymes Spits On Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Bunji Garlin isn't about to let you sleep on "Differentology" for even a minute. What began as the reigning tune at Trinidad's 2013 carnival has, over the course of the year, become ... Read More...