Impressions: Behind the Scenes at the 2017 Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Go backstage with Jr. Gong and friends in this photo series from Martei Korley
The Birdheye View: Listen to Birdheye’s Ganja Garden Groove Playlist on Apple Music
Our cannabis columnist selects a sublime set of songs to smoke to.
Impressions: Reggae Month in Kingston, Jamaica
Get an all-access pass to Jamaica Reggae Industry Association's (JaRIA) annual concert series in this photo series.
Happy, 4/20: The Toppa Top 20 Reggae Weed Anthems
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Sure, hip-hop has The Chronic, “I Got 5 On It,” and Meth and Red’s entire catalog, but when it comes to weed-smoking anthems, reggae is king. With literally tens (if not hundreds) ... Read More...
LargeUp TV: The Toppa Top 20 Weed Anthems for 4/20, Pt. 1 (Hosted by Carlton Livingston)
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos and Video by Jason Zucker—
If you know your smokers' anthems, you know Carlton Livingston. The St. Mary-born, Kingston-raised singer is responsible for one of reggae's bigge... Read More...
Impressions: Images From Rebel Salute, Pt. 2
Photos and Words by Martei Korley—
We pick up our coverage of Jamaica's Rebel Salute on Day Two of Tony Rebel's annual reggae stage show, which featured performances from I-Wayne, Richie Spice, Chronix... Read More...
THC Unplugged: J Boog Reimagines Marlon Asher’s “Ganja Farmer”
Words by Skyla Stover-
A Samoan who was raised in Compton, the now Hawaii-based J Boog doesn't have the typical reggae star pedigree. Over the last few years, though, he's grown an increasingly large fol... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Heatwave, Safari Sound, Ziggi, DJ Select
Words by DJ Theory
The Heatwave, Energy Bashment (via The Heatwave): Another sure-shot from our UK correspondent Gabriel Heatwave, Energy Bashment offers exactly what the title suggests is served up with a ... Read More...
LargeUp Exclusive: Sneak Preview of Stephen Marley’s New ‘Revelation’ LP
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton and Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford, Photos by Zack Cohen
Early last week LargeUp was included in a select roster of A-list journalists invited to Quad studios in midtown Manhattan ... Read More...
Book of Life: Exclusive Interview With Richie Spice
Words by Jonathan Cunningham
Reggae artist Richie Spice doesn't take his platform as a music singer lightly. The tall, hawk-eyed crooner was raised in a musical family (dancehall singers Pinchers, Pliers... Read More...