Now Things: Listen To The Best New Caribbean Sounds on Apple Music
Hear new tracks from Akae Beka, Estelle, Shenseea x Samantha J + more on our Now Things playlist
You Rate It: Samantha J feat. Dej Loaf – “League of My Own”
The Punanny riddim, all cleaned up for 2015.
Dancehall Nuh Dead: Ten Dancehall Acts That Matter Right Now
Words by LargeUp Crew—
In light of the recent developments surrounding Vybz Kartel, we've heard a few voices proclaiming that dancehall is dead. But we're not ready to call Mr. Madden just yet. To th... Read More...
Toppa Top 21: 21 Artists To Watch For 2014
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by Martei Korley—
A year ago, the LargeUp braintrust sat down and selected ten "Artists to Watch" for 2013. Not every pick delivered on their promise, but our top choice, Chron... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best Dancehall Singles of 2013
The LargeUp crew breaks down the year's Top 10 dancehall tunes, plus a few more, in our annual singles roundup
Now Things: Samantha J’s Live Performance on BET’s 106 & Park
Words by Michellee Nelson ~
You saw her here first! Our girl, Jamaican singer Samantha J took the stage at BET's 106 & Park to kick off the start of Young Star's Week with a special, live performance... Read More...
LargeUp Interview: Samantha J, The New Face of Jamaican Pop
Words by Michellee Nelson, Photo and Video by Kevin Ornelas—
She might prefer to be at home in Ocho Rios, indulging in some of her mother's jerk pasta, but Jamaican singer/songwriter Samantha J has bee... Read More...
You Rate It: Samantha J’s “Tight Up Skirt” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Jamaican pop upstart Samantha J is 16 years old, which means she was born just around the moment Red Rat dropped "Tight Up Skirt," the 1997 dancehall classic sampled and referenced... Read More...