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Audio: Sizzla Sings “So Lovely” Again

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Martei Korley— Sizzla sure likes telling women that they're lovely. The latest single from Mr. Kalonji, "So Lovely," is by our estimation his third song with a variation o... Read More...

LargeUp Interview: “Marley” Director Kevin MacDonald

Words by Jesse Serwer— After years in the making, the documentary Marley hits theaters—and Facebook (where its making history as the first movie to screen on the site the same day as its release)—today. ... Read More...

Rub a Dubstep: Damian Marley and Skrillex “Make It Bun Dem”

Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy— We were a bit surprised when we first came across Skrillex and Damian Marley's "Make It Bun Dem," in its original form under the name "Rudeboy Bass," earlier this year... Read More...

Mellow Movie: ‘Marley’ Premiere in Miami Beach

Words and Photo by Jesse Serwer— Last night saw the U.S. (non-festival) premiere of Marley, director Kevin MacDonald's long-awaited, Marley family-backed documentary on the late music legend, at the Colony... Read More...

Now Hear This!: Download Ninjaman x Kiprich, “Don Gorgon is Back”

Words and Artwork by Herbert Spliffington— In a move that initially inspired disbelief, late last month Ninjaman was granted bail from the Horizon Remand Centre after spending three years in jail since t... Read More...

Mini Lee: Lee “Scratch” Perry Figurine

Words by Jesse Serwer— Press Pop, a Japanese toy maker, recently unveiled the design for its latest figurine: a miniature version of Lee "Scratch" Perry, decked out in a Jamaica tank, pink pants and a re... Read More...

Impressions: Champs from the Grandstand

Words and Photos by Martei Korley— The Inter Secondary School Associations' Boys and Girls Champs, or just 'Champs,' the annual Jamaican high school athletics championship which takes place at the nation... Read More...

Captain’s Quarters: Bunny Lee on the Birth of Soundsystem Culture

Words by Jesse Serwer, via Shimmy Shimmy "People were getting fed up cos they’d drink up the rum and eat up the food, and the people didn’t have anything to sell because of them. So it was a great re... Read More...

Watch: Heavy D Gets the Documentary Treatment

Words by Jesse Serwer— Heavy D's death in November at age 44 was sudden and surprising, but BET's Centric network has already sprung into action with a documentary celebrating the late MC's life. Be Insp... Read More...

Now Things: Talking Grime and Bashment with Wiley

Words by Marvin Sparks— Wiley is often called the Godfather of the UK’s vibrant grime scene. Having burst on the scene as a member of garage crew Pay As U Go Cartel, the prolific MC has been considered a... Read More...

Bands of Brothers: Reasoning with Inner Circle and Third World

Words by Jesse Serwer— Two of reggae's longest running bands, Inner Circle and Third World share roots dating back to the late '60s, when brothers Ian (bass) and Roger Lewis (guitar) formed Inner Circle ... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Duro Olowu in NYC

Words by Jesse Serwer— The Salon 94 Freemans gallery in New York City is hosting, through March 10, a showcase/pop-up shop featuring the designs—and inspirations of—London-based women's fashion designer,... Read More...

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