Mixtape Mondays: Screechy Dan, BRNGTN, The Freshest, King Addies x Buju Banton
Serious business this week at #MixtapeMondays with dubplate pressure, dancehall comedy, ruffneck lyrics and throwback heat all rolled up in one big-head spliff a badness
My Story, Pt. 1: Download New Remixes From Screechy Dan
Preview Screechy Dan's upcoming "My Story" mixtape (with Federation, Safari Sound and DJ Autograph) via remixes of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" and Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt."
Mixtape Mondays: Federation Sound, Ackeejuice Rockers x Top DJ, DJ Trends
Federation Sound "gwaan bad" with the dancehall dubs, Ackeejuice Rockers bring the tropical bass, and DJ Trends spotlights some wicked remixes.
Royally Speaking: Jesse Royal Meets Major Lazer
LargeUp's 2014 Artist to Watch Jesse Royal teams with Walshy Fire and Major Lazer for the new mixtape, Royally Speaking.
Mixtape Mondays: Renaissance Disco, Million Vibes, CeeJay
Legendary Jamaican sound system Renaissance Disco celebrates 25 years with an anniversary mix, plus new dancehall roundups from Million Vibes and Ceejay.
‘Blessed’ Earthstrong: Deejay Theory Remixes Sizzla’s New Tune
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Our Deejay Theory has been killing it with the remixes lately. His latest detonator is an official remix of Sizzla's "Blessed," just in time for Kalonji's Earthstrong today. The mi... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Prince Fatty feat. Hollie Cook, “For Me You Are” (Mungo’s Hi-Fi Mix)
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Just when we were wondering what Hollie Cook was up to, our 2012 New Artist of the Year has shown back up in our lives. "For Me You Are," her 2012 collaboration with production s... Read More...
Salute Dem: EchoSlim + Reblah Star’s Audio/Video Super Cat Tribute
Words by Jesse Serwer—
If we took a "favorite artist" poll here at the LargeUp HQ, chances are Super Cat would finish near the top. Whether it's sporting the Don Dada tee from our friends Shimmy Shimmy, ... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Cornell Campbell x Soothsayers, “There’s A Fire” (Rootikal Remix)
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Reggae oracle Cornell Campbell and U.K. band Soothsayers recently collaborated on a new LP, Nothing Can Stop Us, part of Strut Records' Inspiration Information series, which pairs ... Read More...
AUDIO: My Morning Jacket’s Jim James Remixes Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain”
Words by Tasha Brown—
Remixing any legend's tunes is risky business. But remixing Bob Marley is like remixing Michael Jackson. You don't do it unless you really know what you're doing.
UME/Tuff Gong's... Read More...
Blood Runs Deep: Barbados Soca Legend Anderson Armstrong Remixed
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Faluma Records, the Carnival Carnival music-focused German label, has returned with an EP featuring remixes of a pair of recent tunes by Bajan soca legend Anderson Armstrong, bette... Read More...
Major ‘Smoker’: Aidonia’s Weed Anthem Gets a Lazer-Powered Remix
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Aidonia recently dropped a new weed anthem, "Joker Smoker," and we hear it's hitting in Jamaica with the strength of 1,000 ounces of high-grade. Produced by Yosuke "Pancho" Kawamot... Read More...