Pic of the Week: Selassie Can Open Any Lock
Photographed by Martei Korley in Grants Pen, Saint Andrew, Jamaica
LargeUp Premiere: Yaadcore “International Herb” Mixtape
Jamaican roots & culture selector Yaadcore drops off a brand new mix fresh from the farm
LargeUp Interview: Director Karen Marks Mafundikwa on “The Price of Memory”
A Q+A with the director of the new film advancing the reparations movement in Jamaica.
Empresses + Queens: Talking with Trinidad’s Queen Omega + Kushite
“Empresses + Queens,” our series spotlighting the often-overlooked role of women in reggae, moves over to the island of Trinidad
LargeUp TV: Trini Roots with Kushite + Queen Omega
Our Empresses + Queens series continues in Gasparillo, South Trinidad, with a freestyle session featuring Trini roots singers Queen Omega and Kushite.
Toppa Top 10: The Simpsons’ Best Caribbean References
From Rasta Homer to "The Itchem and Scratchem Blow," Caribbean culture references have been a staple of The Simpsons for 25 years.
Fashion Fridays: Rockers NYC x Ras Daniel Hartman
The latest tee from Marcus Burrowes' classic streetwear label is a collaboration with the estate of influential Rasta artist Ras Daniel Hartman.
Rockers TV: Addis Pablo x Suns of Dub “In My Father’s House” Documentary
Words by Michellee Nelson~
You won't hear fans of Addis Pablo and Suns of Dub complain about a shortage of entertaining content and music from the crew. The group, along with Jah Solid Rock, have just releas... Read More...
Impressions: The Faces (and Food) of Rebel Salute
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by El Puru—
Jamaica's top reggae festival, Rebel Salute isn't just about the music. Tony Rebel's annual conclave—held this year on Jan. 17 and 18 at Richmond Estate in Sai... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Angela Hunte, Tribe of Kings x Boom Steppa, Yaadcore
Words by Deejay Theory —
Halloween is finally over after what seemed like a solid week this year... Back to life, back to reality with another slice of our weekly radio show featuring a gang of special g... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Yaadcore, King Ivier x Dre Island, DJ Autograph
Words by Deejay Theory —
Greetings all, welcome back to another week of vibes here at Mixtape Mondays. This week is all about the conscious selections provided by three seasoned deejay's from Jamaica, NY... Read More...
AUDIO: Addis Pablo &The Suns of Dub, “Selassie Souljahz (Vocal Dub)”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Produced by the Bay Area's DJ I-Vier, "Selassie Souljahz" is one of the tuffest reggae tunes to come across our desk so far this year. The conscious reggae posse cut features Chron... Read More...