LargeUp TV: Now Things with Los Rakas

A LargeUp Exclusive Webisode - Words by Eddie STATS For our newest edition of Now Things series (see the features on Maluca and Kid Daytona here and here, respectively) we caught up with Panaman via Oakl... Read More...

From DR With Love: Free Music!

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton, via Mad Decent DJ Paul Devro just posted an extra-size portion of his favorite new selections from the Dominican Republic over at the Mad Decent blog; a generous trans-ship... Read More...
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Los Rakas “Abrazame” Official Video

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton The stereotype about latin dancehall (and I have probably been as guilty as anybody in perpetuating it) is that it all sounds the same--that Puerto Rico basically co-opted t... Read More...
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Cari-Pop Worldwide

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton It's true you reap what you sow; a few months back I gave homie and AfroPop Worldwide producer Wills Glasspiegel some game on dub pioneers who were still amongst the living,... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Fake Reggae Songs

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton Not 'fake reggae' as in 'Matisyahu' or Eminem attempting patois but as in intentionally funny shit spoofing reggae music. Yes, for once, it is a joke thing: ... Read More...