Impressions: Behind the Scenes at the 2017 Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Go backstage with Jr. Gong and friends in this photo series from Martei Korley
Playlist of the Week: Listen to “Brooklyn in the ’90s” on Apple Music
These classic tracks will bring you back to a time when Jamaican sounds were blending with hip-hop in New York's outer boroughs.
Impressions: Redemption Live! on the Kingston Waterfront
The Sons of Marley and friends celebrate Bob's birthday in fine style.
Fashion Fridays: Jamaica’s Love Affair with the Mesh Marina
The mesh marina, the netted garment favored by generations of Jamaican men, has been turning up everywhere from retro-styled dancehall videos to the runway.
Toppa Top 10: The Top Ten Summertime Festivals
Our annual look at the biggest and most notable Caribbean music-focused festivals happening around the world this summer.
Living HeART: 25 Years of Xterminator Records
Intro by Jesse Serwer, Words by Kareem Burrell—
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Xterminator, the reggae and dancehall label founded by Philip "Fattis" Burrell. In celebration of this mileston... Read More...
Live + Direct: Watch Shaggy + Beres Hammond “Fight This Feeling” Video
Words by Tami Tsansai—
There’s no better time than summer to welcome feelgood tracks and eye-popping music videos complete with scantily-clad dancing girls, beach scenes and popping champagne corks. Enter da... Read More...
LargeUp Interview: Cocoa Tea on ‘In A Di Red,’ Payola + Being a ‘Slow Leak’ Artist
Words by Sherman Escoffery, Photos by Niketa Thomas—
Calvin Scott, known simply as Cocoa Tea, is a humble singer who once worked as a fisherman. In order to understand his latest album, In A Di Red (ou... Read More...
Impressions: A St. Mary Mi Come From, Capleton’s Gift to Jamaica
Words and Photos by Martei Korley—
Originally Capleton's annual A St. Mary Mi Come From concert was scheduled for August 5, the eve before Jamaica's 50th Independence Day. But that was before Hurricane A... Read More...
Burrrrrrrruppppp!, Pt. II: LargeUp Interviews Nardo Ranks
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by DJ Gravy—
Last week, we brought you a taste of our recent reasoning session with dancehall legend Nardo Ranks. In round two of our interview, Na-na-na-na-na-Nardo reflects... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Top Reggae/Dancehall Songs About New York
Words by Jesse Serwer, Selections by Jesse Serwer and Martei Korley
It's "Caribbean Week" in New York City right now and, with the weather hotting up, the days growing longer, and the clothes on women gr... Read More...
Queen Majesty: Cocoa Tea to Sing at London Olympics
Words by Jesse Serwer
Cocoa Tea is keeping some exclusive company these days. The dancehall great, known for '80s classics "I Lost My Sonia" and "Informer" among others, will perform at the 2012 Olympics... Read More...