LargeUp Premiere: Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “Black Ark Vampires”
Lee "Scratch" Perry promises vengeance against the vampires who caused him to burn down Black Ark Studios on a brand-new single with Subatomic Sound System.
R.I.P: Percussionist Uziah “Sticky” Thompson, 78
Remembering the legacy of the deejay pioneer and percussionist for Lee "Scratch" Perry, Black Uhuru, Grace Jones and Stephen and Ziggy Marley.
Visual Culture: Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “The Death of Baphomet” Art Show
Lee "Scratch" Perry has a new art show opening in Los Angeles this week, and he's using it to take on Satan, The Illuminati...and Jay-Z.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Classic Songs with a Melodica
A look at the melodica's best appearances in popular music, from Peter Tosh’s reggae versions to Oasis’ Britpop, and everything in between.
Toppa Top 10: Addis Pablo Selects 10 Classic Rockers
Dub scion Addis Pablo counts down ten classics from the Rockers International label, showcasing the productions of his father Augustus Pablo.
R.I.P. Bunny Rugs, 1948-2014
Words by Saxon Baird and Jesse Serwer—
Reggae singer and Third World frontman Bunny Rugs has passed away after a brief bout with cancer. He was 65. Born William Clarke in East Kingston, Rugs began his ... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Lee “Scratch” Perry — “Stand In Love”
Words by Jesse Serwer–
Anyone with more than a passing familiarity with dancehall knows the name XTerminator. The record label and production house of the late Philip "Fattis" Burrell played a pivotal role... Read More...
R.I.P.: “Police and Thieves” Singer Junior Murvin
Words by Jesse Serwer and Natalie Weiner—
Junior Murvin, the Jamaican singer best known for "Police and Thieves," his 1977 single produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry, has died after being hospitalized for diabet... Read More...
Duppies and Vampires: A Haunted Reggae Top 10 For Halloween
Ten classic tunes from the dark side of reggae and dancehall covering vampires, ghosts and other undead themes.
A Medal for Melchizedek: Jamaica Honors Earl “Chinna” Smith
By Kieran K. Meadows, Photo by Michael Weintrob—
Legendary Jamaican guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith is set to receive a long overdue order of distinction from his home country.
After nearly a half-centu... Read More...
R.I.P.: Watch The Late Prince Jazzbo’s “Black Shadow” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Word came to us late last night that Prince Jazzbo, one of Jamaican music's pioneering deejays, has passed at age 62 following a battle with cancer. Known for '70s-era toasting class... Read More...
EVENT + VIDEO: Lee “Scratch” Perry Tops This Year’s Dub Champions Festival
Words by LargeUp Crew—
The Dub Champions Festival was founded three years ago to bring pioneering figures in dub together with new-school innovators who continue to push the style forward. There's no bet... Read More...