LargeUp Premiere: Stream Martei Korley’s “Kingston Konfidential” EP
The debut EP from LargeUp creative director and singer Martei Korley mixes reggae, lovers rock and dub vibes for a love letter to Kingston, Jamaica.
Audio: Bruno Mars + Black Chiney Go Rub-A-Dub on “Show Me”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Say what you will about Bruno Mars—and we'll be the first to tell you we're not in love with a lot of his stuff—but Hawaii's first pop superstar makes music with broad appeal. His ... Read More...
Impressions: Backstage with Damian Marley and Tarrus Riley in Dominica
Photos by Martei Korley—
In between hiking to boiling lakes and swimming in hot sulfur springs (more on all that soon), LargeUp caught the 16th annual World Creole Music Festival on our trip to Dominic... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Reggae Guitarists
Words by Jesse Serwer, Martei Korley and Sherman Escoffery—
In contrast to some other genres, reggae guitarists don't necessarily enjoy greater status or celebrity than their cohorts in the rhythm sect... Read More...
AUDIO: Martei Korley, “Concrete Flower”
Works by Jesse Serwer—
Quiet as it's kept, all of us here at LargeUp do plenty of other things besides bringing you the latest in Caribbean music, styles and culture. Our esteemed creative director and c... Read More...
Fear of a Black China: Exclusive SupaDups Interview!
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
If you passed him on the street, you might not recognize Dwayne Quin-Chee as the founder of Black Chiney Soundsystem and one of the most influential DJs and producers to eve... Read More...
How to Build Riddims
Words & Photos: Martei Korley
One way to ensure some heavy riddim for your buck is to call up some good musicians. Firehouse Crew comprises of exactly that. The members have played together for the last ... Read More...