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Grassroots and Culture: Exclusive Interview With Natty

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford The nickname Natty is usually assigned to a Rasta man, or a dude with dreads. Sometimes, the name is a substitute for brethren, or bredren. For example: "Yes Natty, pass ... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Jah Warrior Shelter, DJ Anonymous and Upliftment Intl.

Words by DJ Theory We back in the Spring of things over here at #MixtapeMondays with three breezy new mixes. Although it's currently raining with snow still on the ground here in the Northeast, I'm certa... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Midnight Rockers, Nguzunguzu Zouk + Safari Soca

Words by DJ Theory And now for something completely different. Today, the weekly cruise (or, in this case, safari) that is Mixtape Mondays takes you into some more leftfield waters: Midnight Rockers E... Read More...

Rest In Peace: Smiley Culture

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton Throwback Thursdays has come two days early this week, for the worst of reasons. We've just received news that Smiley Culture, innovator of the MC style of reggae in the UK,... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Shinehead’s “Jamaican In New York”

Words by Jesse Serwer If you were getting your music information from MTV in the late '80s, you might have thought that Shinehead was the only reggae/dancehall artist out. The square Cazal aficionado was... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Shabba Ranks “Ting-A-Ling”

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton, illustration by Jenny Mortsell via FADER From here on out we are dedicating Thursday afternoons to posting throwback videos from your favorite Caribbean artists on LargeUp,... Read More...

Heartical: A Lovers Rock Valentine’s Day

Words by DJ Gravy In honor of the Hallmark holiday, we had to bring you a roundup of (relatively recent) lovers tunes today (and check out last year's V-Day post for some more bedroom heat). No long talk... Read More...

LargeUp TV: At Home with Tarrus Riley & The Blak Soil Family

"Singy Singy" introduces us to the next generation of Jamaican youths out of St. Thomas parish.

Kool Relief: Kool Herc Fundraiser At Sutra Tonight

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton If you never did know, rap's founding father Kool Herc has been in and out of the hospital due to kidney stones. Apparently the music legend is in need of major surgery but ... Read More...

Irie FM: Gyptian Gets A Seat at NPR’s Tiny Desk

Words by Jesse Serwer In spite of the huge 2010 that Gyptian had across the Caribban disapora and at urban radio, mainstream media coverage of the phenomenon was quite thin. So it was a pleasant surpris... Read More...

Nice Shoes: Clarks helps UNICEF help Haiti

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford As we reflect on the one year anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, there is much to be said and much more work to be done. There are many government agenc... Read More...

Stocking Stuffer: Rum n’ Raisin Candy Bar Bliss

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