Tr888 From Tokyo: Bose Spotlights Japan’s Dancehall Scene In New Film
A new mini-documentary explores the history of Japan's love affair with dancehall culture.
Impressions: Style and Fashion at Sting
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Varun Baker—
The 30th anniversary edition of Sting was one for the ages. For our full roundup from the night's performances, see our "Impressions: Onstage At Sting's 30... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Safari Sound x Unity Sound, Iron Gate Sound, Jahson
Words by DJ Theory —
As sure as the sun will shine the weekend will pass, and another Monday is upon us. As always, we're right here to greet it with quality mixes from all cuts of the globe. Take a quic... Read More...
Japanese Soca? Carnival Flavor “Jump Up” For Trinidad
Words by Jesse Serwer—
If you're reading this site right now, we trust you're well aware of Japanese folks' unique enthusiasm for—and uncanny ability to emulate aspects of—dancehall culture. Well, a Japa... Read More...
Fashion Fridays: Nine Rulaz Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Japanese sound Mighty Crown's Nine Rulaz clothing line line isn't just T-shirts, Nike collabs and fitted caps. The line's Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook runs the gamut from pants and ... Read More...
Foot Soldiers: Mighty Crown x Nike
Words by Emily Shapiro
Top-ranking Japanese sound system/musical empire Mighty Crown is celebrating its 20th anniversary with two pairs of new shoes: their fourth and fifth special edition sneakers for N... Read More...
Nippon the Floor: Bobby Konders x Dizzle + Major Lazer x Japan
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
Longtime connoisseurs of Caribbean culture know that there is a special, deep and lasting--if at times hard to explain--connection between Jamaica and Japan. Maybe they are ... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: 1TA, Safari Sound, Jah T Jr
Words and graphic by DJ Theory
In case your temperature gauge somehow dropped below 90 this week, we've got just the right tools to get you back up to 100: new mixes from Japan, Philly and Sweden. The th... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Rankin’ Taxi “It Has No Smell”
Words by Selector JD and Eddie STATS Houghton
This Sunday June 5th, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and a host of reggae greats from Freddie McGregor to Tanya Stephens will join Mighty Crown Soundsystem and Iri... Read More...
He Was There: Gappy Ranks on the Earthquake in Japan
Words by Jesse Serwer, via the Guardian
A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to interview rising UK reggae star Gappy Ranks for an article, "From Harlesden to Yokohama," which appeared in today's edit... Read More...
Bring a mattress to the party! Skerrit Bwoy gets his spot blown up on Jimmy Kimmel Live…
Words by DJ Gravy
So about a year ago (January 09), I ran into Diplo at Santos Party House, he told me about his project, Major Lazer, that was almost complete. but they still needed a few more songs for... Read More...
You can’t keep a good brand down! Brand new Sizzla x Clientele Collabo Tee
Words by DJ Gravy
As strong supporters of New York's downtown Reggae / Dancehall party circuit, back in '05, Clientele collab'd with Puma for "The Ras" and had their part in throwing weekly events with... Read More...