Trini Gladiator: How Phife Dawg Influenced Caribbean MCs From Here to Grenada
Bunji Garlin, Jillionaire + more reflect on how A Tribe Called Quest's Five Footer helped spread rap in the islands.
LargeUp Interview: Five Steez Talks Jamaican Rap
Words by Nico Simino, Photos by Alique Archer—
Hailing from Kingston, 25-year-old Peter Wright, better known as Five Steez, has quickly made a name for himself as one of few true hip-hop acts in Jamaic... Read More...
Yard Hop: Watch Nomad Carlos’ “As Real As It Gets” Video
Words By Nico Simino—
Seems like Jamaican rappers are experiencing a surge these days, with the latest yardie MC export being Nomad Carlos. Carlos, who reps Kingston, like his fellow Jamaican MC and coll... Read More...
Audio: Jamaican MC Five Steez’s “Divine Appointment”
Words by Nico Simino—
Jamaican MC Five Steez is an artist who, given enough exposure, could well become what folks would call a "rappers' rapper." Blessed with lyrical prowess and accompanied by 90's era... Read More...