Toppa Top 10: Ten Jamaicans Who Topped the Billboard Hot 100
A history of yardies who conquered the American charts, from Carl Douglas to OMI.
Toppa Top 9: Kardinal Offishall on the Greatest Jamaican MCs
Words by Kardinal Offishall, as told to Jesse Serwer—
With Jamaica 50 on the horizon and our Trini rappers Toppa Top 10 still stirring debate, we've been thinking about how best to large up Jamaica's gre... Read More...
Biggie 101: The Notorious B.I.G. x Jamaica
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Exactly a year ago, we published one of our most ambitious and most popular Toppa Top 10 lists, highlighting the influence of Jamaican culture on the lyrics of the Notorious B.I.G,... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Biggie’s 10 Best Jamaican References
A little Biggie 101, so those that don't know... now you know.
B.I.G. Tings A Gwan! A Biggie meets Reggae Mixtape…
Words by DJ Gravy
In honor of The Notorious B.I.G., who met with tragedy 13 years ago on this date, we at Large Up want you to give a listen to "B.I.G. Tings A Gwan", a Biggie meets Reggae Mixtape. The idea ... Read More...