You Rate It: Jus Now Remix Blaxx’s “Leh Go”
Jus Now reinvigorates Blaxx's Carnival 2013 hit 'Leh Go' just in time for the start of Trinidad's Carnival 2015 season.
You Rate It: Machel Montano Meets… Boyz II Men?
Words by Marcha M. Johnson and Jesse Serwer—
Machel Montano has collaborated with a wide variety of artists over his 20-plus-year career, from Pitbull to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. But his latest joint eff... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Baddest Mixtapes of 2013
Words by Deejay Theory —
After another round of 150+ mixtape forwards here at Mixtape Mondays we're back to count down some of the biggest and most memorable picks we've covered this year. There were a h... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Live With The Roots
Words by Michellee Nelson~
Brooklyn Bowl mash up! The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, joined The Roots (!) and the LargeUp crew for a performance of his hit song "Differentology" at Monday night's Okayplayer H... Read More...
Ready For Di Road: Watch Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
The video for Bunji Garlin's "Differentology" is one of the most anticipated ever from a soca artist. "Differentology" was the breakout tune of Trinidad's carnival season, a season... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Green Lion Crew x Kabaka Pyramid, Hipsters Don’t Dance, DJ Select
Words by DJ Theory —
Sliding into another week of Mixtape Mondays, we're treated to three different takes on carnival and reggae music. From undiluted roots to crossover anthems to sure-shot soca, the vi... Read More...
Japanese Soca? Carnival Flavor “Jump Up” For Trinidad
Words by Jesse Serwer—
If you're reading this site right now, we trust you're well aware of Japanese folks' unique enthusiasm for—and uncanny ability to emulate aspects of—dancehall culture. Well, a Japa... Read More...
LargeUp Presents: Jillionaire’s “Fog Up D Place” Carnival 2013 Mix
Words by LargeUp Crew—
As you may be aware, the world's greatest street party is happening as we speak in Trinidad. If work, snow or lack of funds stopped you from getting on d road and playing mas at ... Read More...
Road Movies: Eight Soca Videos For Trinidad Carnival
Words by Kimberly Burgess—
If you're ready for Carnival, but can't revel in the bacchanal of Trinidad & Tobago's second-to none annual street party (the best street party in the world, in our opinion... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Jillionaire, Walshy Fire, King Ivier x Chronixx + Max Glazer x Chronixx
Words by DJ Theory —
BIG week here at Mixtape Mondays. From the farm to the streets, we're keeping it 100 and holding a meds (at the same damn time) while leaving room to reason with one of our favorite ... Read More...
Video: Machel Montano + Freetown Collective “Represent” For Trinidad
Words by Jesse Serwer—
The 13-minute-long clip for Machel Montano and Trini band Freetown Collective's "Represent (Remix)" is definitely not your typical soca video. As much of a short film as it is a mu... Read More...