Impressions: Reggae Month 2019 in Kingston, Jamaica
Across weeks of events, Jamaica celebrated its iconic artists and rising stars.
Legend in the Lens: 20 Awesome + Inspiring Images of Bob Marley
The greatest reggae singer of all time was also the most photogenic.
Throwback Thursdays: When Bob Marley Met Michael Jackson
That time MJ and the Jackson 5 hung out on a tree in Bob Marley's yard.
The LargeUp Interview: Marlon James on “A Brief History of Seven Killings”
"A novel is like the lie that tells the truth": Author Marlon James illuminates Jamaica's reality through fiction in his new book, "A Brief History of Seven Killings."
Throwback Thursdays: Ten Classic Bob Marley Performances You Can Watch Online
Words by Jesse Serwer and Natalie Weiner—
Feb. 6 is practically a (multi-)national holiday at this point, what with all of the events celebrating Bob Marley's Earthstrong around the U.S., Jamaica and... Read More...
Top Honors: Ini Kamoze
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Many know Ini Kamoze from "Here Comes the Hotstepper," the massive reggae/hip-hop crossover single from 1994. Others may recognize his as the voice sampled by Damian Marley ("Out i... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: LargeUp’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Today is Black Friday, so that must mean it's time to start start thinking about your holiday shopping list, right? Or not. You've actually still got more than 30 days until Chri... Read More...
Toppa Top 15: Edward Seaga Selects 15 Jamaican Music Classics
Words by Edward Seaga, Daddy Lion Chandell, Donald Clive Davidson and Roy Black—
Whatever your views of Edward Seaga's politics, his contributions to Jamaica's dynamic music industry are indisputable. ... Read More...
Not a Dubclaat: Edward Seaga Praises “The Origins Of Jamaican Music,” Except Dub
Words by Sherman Escoffery--
Former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga finally arrived in New York City last week, after being delayed by Hurricane Sandy—that had shut down the entire Island of Jamaica. ... Read More...
Selector Seaga: Jamaica’s Former PM Curates A Music Compilation
Words By Erin MacLeod—
You may have heard that Jamaica just celebrated a big birthday. VP Records is keeping the 50th anniversary celebrations going by releasing Reggae Golden Jubilee - Origins of Jamaican M... Read More...
Toppa Top 50: Fifty Great Jamaicans
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Today marks 50 years since Jamaica was granted its independence from England, beginning its swift transition from a colony into a cultural capital. The level and pace of musical ... Read More...