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LargeUp TV: Snoop Lion and Diplo on Popcaan

Words by Jesse Serwer— A few months back, shortly after Snoop Dogg's press conference announcing his transformation into Snoop Lion, we sat down with Snoop and producer Diplo for an in-depth conversation... Read More...

Video: Chronixx Conjures The ’60s With “The Mini Song”

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Martei Korley— Chronixx—our No. 1 Artist to Watch for 2013—is definitely starting the year out with a bang. Fresh off his recent sitdown with our Erin MacLeod, the singer ... Read More...

LargeUp Interview: A Q+A with 2013 ‘Artist To Watch’ Chronixx

Words by Erin MacLeod, Photos by Martei Korley— After a 2012 that ended with a Major Lazer-backed mixtape and very positive reviews for his performance at Sting, we named Jamar “Chronixx” McNaughton a... Read More...

Audio: Walshy Fire + So Shifty Remix “Bruk It Down”

Words by Tasha Brown— Just when you thought Mr. Vegas’ “Bruk It Down” couldn’t be mixed anymore, Walshy Fire and So Shifty have put a fresh spin on Vegas' year-old-yet-still-going dancehall hit over the ... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Jillionaire’s Top 10 Soca Crossover Tunes In 2012

Words by LargeUp Crew, Selections by Jillionaire— Soca isn't for everybody. If you've ever had the gall to play "Tiny Winey" or "Dollar Wine" for a room full of rock-and-rollers or hip-hop heads, you'r... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Jillionaire’s 2012 Best of Everything List

Words by Jillionaire— LA-via-Port-of-Spain DJ/producer Jillionaire spent the better part of 2012 traveling the world as part of the current incarnation of Major Lazer, spreading Trini vibes everywhere fr... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: The Best Mixtapes of 2012

Words by DJ Theory— Our regularly scheduled Mixtape Mondays program gets the hold this week to make room for a few of our top picks from the year in the reggae/dancehall/soca/tropical/bass mixtape depa... Read More...

No Ice Cream Video: Watch Major Lazer’s “Jah No Partial” Featuring Johnny Osbourne

Words by Jesse Serwer— When Major Lazer dropped "Jah No Partial" in October, featuring its sample of Johnny Osbourne's "Mr. Marshall," we wondered how this would benefit one of our favorite artists of al... Read More...

Three The Hard Way: Snoop Lion, Mavado + Popcaan Put Their “Lighters Up”

Words by Jesse Serwer— Just one week after the underwhelming "Here Comes the King," the guy now calling himself Snoop Lion has unleashed the most interesting track thus far from his Reincarnated project.... Read More...

Audio: Snoop Lion’s “Here Comes the King”

Words by Jesse Serwer— Snoop Lion is a cipher on "Here Comes the King," the second single from the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg's reggae album, Reincarnated. Similar to the project's first release... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Major Lazer Presents Chronixx + Walshy Fire’s ‘Start A Fire’ World Premiere

Words by Jesse Serwer— This week on Mixtape Mondays we've got a big big premiere from Major Lazer and Chronixx, the new culture artist who's been making a big impression in Jamaica and worldwide of late.... Read More...

Audio: Rising Reggae Star Chronixx Gets Free With Major Lazer

Words by Jesse Serwer— For its second-ever collaborative mixtape (the first being Lazerproof, with British synth-pop group La Roux), Major Lazer has teamed with up-and-coming Jamaican artist, Chronixx. W... Read More...

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