Impressions: Photos From the Montauk Sessions
Reggae summer Sundays in the East Coast's coolest surf town.
EVENT: LargeUp Presents Nardo Ranks in Montauk
Kick off the summer with some classic dancehall.
LargeUp Premiere: Jah Banks’ ‘Hot This Year’ Video
The Brooklyn rapper returns with a video for his hip-hop-meets-dancehall spin on Julio Bashmore's "Battle for the Middle of You."
Mixtape Mondays: T.O.K x Coppershot, Robzilla x Jah Banks, Smutlee
#MixtapeMondays returns with new tunes from one of JA's favorite groups (T.O.K.) and mixed carnival vibes from NYC and London via Robzilla and Smutlee
EVENT: Dream Live! With Nardo Ranks at the Surf Lodge (7/6)
LargeUp is teaming with Dream Hotels to bring live reggae to Montauk, Long Island, this summer, starting this Sunday.
AUDIO: Jah Banks – “Battle For Middle You (BKBashment Remix)”
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo by Charlie Rubin—
Remember Jah Banks Jah Makin Music mixtape, which we premiered back in February? We loved the whole thing, but definite standout was the "Battle For Middle Yo... Read More...
EVENT: Christopher Martin on the LargeUp Sessions (2/6)
Words by LargeUp Crew—
After a week off, the #LargeUpSessions are back tonight, and we're bringing one of Jamaica's top young crooners, Christopher Martin, through to help us celebrate. For those of you ... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Jah Banks – “Jah Makin Music” Mixtape
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Just looking at the cover of Jah Banks' new mixtape, you get a pretty good idea of what he's about —vintage reggae and dancehall (see the tropical forest) combined with classic Bro... Read More...
Toppa Top 21: 21 Artists To Watch For 2014
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by Martei Korley—
A year ago, the LargeUp braintrust sat down and selected ten "Artists to Watch" for 2013. Not every pick delivered on their promise, but our top choice, Chron... Read More...
The LargeUp Sessions (1/23) with Monty Alexander
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Tonight's guest on the #LargeUpSessions with DJ Gravy, Jesse Serwer and Jah Banks is the great Monty Alexander. Jamaica's most accomplished jazz pianist will stop by RadioLily.com ... Read More...
It’s 2014: Get to Know Jah Banks
Words by LargeUp Crew—
We got put on to Jah Banks last summer when he touched the mic with DJ Gravy at the Dream Sessions Dancehall Edition out in Montauk (a/k/a "The End,"), and we've been waiting for t... Read More...
EVENT: LargeUp Presents the Dream Sessions Dancehall Edition with Sister Nancy
Words by LargeUp Crew—
LargeUp is partnering with Dream Downtown Hotel and Evian for a July 4th weekend beachfront dancehall party featuring Sister Nancy in Montauk, Long Island (aka "The End"). Yep, the v... Read More...