LargeUp Premiere: Machel Montano + Tarrus Riley’s “Memory” Video
Monk Monte and Singy Singy connect on a collaboration for the ages.
Ride On: Reggae Singer Jimmy Riley, 1954-2016
Remembering the late Jamaican singer of Uniques fame, and father to Tarrus Riley.
Visual Culture: Roger Steffens + Peter Simon’s “Reggae Scrapbook”
A look into the archives of reggae's most prolific collector, and one of its best-known photographers.
RIP: Lloyd Charmers, 1938-2012
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Along with their cheer, the Holidays always seem to bring some bad news when it comes to our veteran recording artists. What music lover can forget James Brown's passing on Chris... Read More...
Impressions: Sizzla “Unplugged and Acoustics” in Kingston, JA
Words and Photos by Martei Korley—
LargeUp doesn't ordinarily report on stage shows but the event billed as "Sizzla Unplugged and Acoustics" was the artist's first show in Jamaica since his much publiciz... Read More...
Special Techniques: Winston Riley’s Ten Most Essential Tunes
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by David Corio—
As you may have heard, hugely influential and prolific Jamaican producer Winston Riley died last week. As both the producer behind the long-running Techniqu... Read More...
Give Thanks: Toppa Top 10 Reggae Thanksgiving Songs
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton, Martei Korley, Sherman Escoffery and Jesse Serwer.
Let's face it, there is probably a top 10 reggae songs for every theme and every day of the calendar year but no occa... Read More...
Bless Up, Mi Dads: Ten Current Caribbean Artists and Their Musical Fathers
Words by Jesse Serwer
When you think of kids carrying on their father's musical legacy, the Marley family is, rightfully, probably the first to come to mind. And if you're talking about current regga... Read More...