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Vegas Improv: Mr. Vegas + Cipha Sounds at Upright Citizens Brigade

Unlike most dancehall artists, Mr. Vegas lets it all hang out when it comes to his personal life. For better or worse, the singjay behind "Bruk it Down," "Heads High" and other hits has been known to give s... Read More...

Come Back Again: Penthouse Records Revives the Poco Man Jam Riddim

Words by Jesse Serwer— One thing about reggae riddims, is the classic ones always come back 'round again. Steely & Clevie produced the original Poco Man Jam riddim for artist Gregory Peck's tune of t... Read More...

You Rate It: Mr. Vegas x Amara La Negra, “Give it to Har (Remix)”

Words by Jesse Serwer— In an unexpected, but welcome, clashing of worlds, an old LargeUp friend, Mr. Vegas, and a recent obsession, Amara La Negra, have aligned with one another. Vegas dropped the danceh... Read More...

Check It Deeply: Reggae Goes Soca

Words by Michellee Nelson— There was a time not that long ago where reggae and soca artists were at odds with one another, instead of in harmony. Check out this video from Reggae Sunsplash '91, where foundat... Read More...

LargeUp x Okayplayer TV: Christopher Ellis x Mr. Vegas x The Roots

Words by Michellee Nelson~ We're back with another memorable performance from the OkayPlayer Holiday Jam with The Roots. This time, Christopher Ellis, son of reggae crooner Alton Ellis (and an established si... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Mr. Vegas “Heads High” Live at the Okayplayer Holiday Jam

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Justin — Mr. Vegas is one of our all-time favorite performers. We've brought the singjay to an industry party in Miami, had him perform unplugged at a movie premiere at NY... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Best Dancehall Singles of 2013

The LargeUp crew breaks down the year's Top 10 dancehall tunes, plus a few more, in our annual singles roundup

LargeUp TV: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Live With The Roots

Words by Michellee Nelson~ Brooklyn Bowl mash up! The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, joined The Roots (!) and the LargeUp crew for a performance of his hit song "Differentology" at Monday night's Okayplayer H... Read More...

Impressions: Okayplayer x LargeUp Holiday Jam with the Roots

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Justin Pallack— For the third consecutive year, LargeUp brought the bashment to what has become a Brooklyn holiday tradition: The Okayplayer Holiday Jam with the Root... Read More...

Now Things: Get to Know the Dominican Republic’s Amara La Negra

Words by Michellee Nelson— My knowledge of the latest in merengue, bachata, and other forms of popular Dominican music and dance is directly linked to the influence of my Dominican best friend. As a result, ... Read More...

Wild Apache Rides Again: Watch Supercat’s Surprise Appearance at On Da Reggae Tip

Words by DJ Gravy, Photo by Johnny Nunez (Via Max Glazer's Instagram)— Every year as New York City gears up for Labor Day Weekend, Massive B's Bobby Konders and Jabba along with the Tri State's leading urba... Read More...

Watch: 106 & Park Celebrates Caribbean Culture With Beenie Man, Vegas + Wayne Wonder

As New York City geared up for Caribbean on Friday night, BET hosted a special Caribbean-themed edition of its daily music show 106 & Park featuring dancehall royalty Beenie Man, Mr Vegas and Wayne Wond... Read More...

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