PREMIERE: Stylo, Happy Colors & Los Rakas’ Pan-Caribbean Banger “123”
Merengue, dancehall, dembow and trap come together on this pan-Caribbean banger.
Short Folio: James “Lakay” Gaillard at St Thomas Carnival
Photos from VI Carnival 2015.
Throwback Thursdays: Marky Mark + Prince Ital Joe Chant Down “Babylon”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Credibility in hip-hop didn't always come as easy as it does now. Just ask Vanilla Ice. A pre-Hollywood Mark Wahlberg, then known as Marky Mark, was no exception—even though the na... Read More...
We’re Jammin’: Caribbean Basketball’s Big Week
Words by LargeUpCrew—
We can't say with certainty that it's the first time that this has happened but this definitely a landmark moment for Caribbean basketball: Both of the NBA's newly-named players of ... Read More...
Video: Stacy Barthe Wants to “Keep It Like It Is”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Big week over here for tunes about being over it. First Tarrus Riley told his ex-flame he's "Not Missing You" with an exclusive LargeUp premiere of his song by that name, and now w... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Caribbean Athletes at the Summer Olympics
Words by Emily Shapiro and Jesse Serwer—
You already know about the expectations for the Jamaican men's track team coming into this summer. Usain Bolt and company head to London not as underdogs but as... Read More...
Check it Deeply: Moombahton’s Caribbean Roots
Words by DJ Theory
David Heartbreak
Moombahton is a zone we haven't touched on too much here on LargeUp, but its rising presence in current music is undeniable. With folks like Diplo and Mad Decent help... Read More...
Seen: Zoe Saldana X Gucci at the LACMA Gala
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
Prima Dominicana Zoe Saldana turned a lot of heads earlier this week with her red carpet wears at the LACMA film + art gala, sponsored by Gucci and held in honor of Clint Ea... Read More...
Continuous Wotlessness: Matt Goias Does Miami Carnival
Words and Photographs by Matt Goias—
We never know what to call our friend Matt Goias. The guy does a little bit of everything. While we already know him as a branding expert, fashion consultant, produce... Read More...
Take Your Bass: Watch Dominican Baseball Star Jose Reyes’ New Reggaeton Video
Words by Jesse Serwer
A few weeks ago, we told you about Dominican baseball star Jose Reyes' burgeoning and, given his sports section cover boy status, somewhat underpublicized reggaeton career. Well, no... Read More...
Style & Vibes: Warrior Wear by Chéjo Jewelry
Words by Mikelah Rose, Photos by Harol Baez
Created by Kristy Collado, who hails from the Dominican Republic, Chéjo Jewelry (pronounced cheh-ho) produces unique unisex accessories that are reminiscent of... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Top 10 Caribbean Baseball Players
Words by Jesse Serwer
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is set for tonight in Phoenix and--no shocker to anyone--the Dominican Republic is well-represented on both the American and National League ... Read More...