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Watch Jus Now, Bunji Garlin + Stylo G’s “Tun Up” Video

Words by LargeUp Crew– British-Trini production duo Jus Now released the original version of their tune "Tun Up" during last year's Trinidad Carnival season, as part of their debut EP, One Time. And now,... Read More...

LargeUp Premiere: Jasmine Solano x Melo-X, Electric Punanny Vol. 4

Words by LargeUp Crew— Just in time for South by Southwest, Winter Music Conference and, most importantly, springtime, Electric Punanny's Jasmine Solano and MeLo-X are back with their annual mixtape. Combi... Read More...

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Just Added: Bunji Garlin + Jesse Royal at Rice & Peas SxSW

Words by LargeUp Crew— We're packing our bags and heading to Texas for the LargeUp/House of Marley-presented South by Southwest edition of Rice & Peas at Empire Patio on Wednesday. But before we boar... Read More...

LargeUp Exclusive: Stream Bunji Garlin’s “Carnival Tabanca” EP

Words by LargeUp Crew— While the rest of Trinidad was celebrating Carnival on Tuesday, Bunji Garlin was handling his business. Well, he was celebrating on d road, too, but the Viking of Soca (who had a h... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Machel Montano’s “Too Young To Soca”

Words by Jesse Serwer— Another year, another set of crowns for Machel Montano. "Mr. Fete" won the Power category again at the International Soca Monarch competiton on Friday with "Ministry of Road (M.O.R... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays Carnival Special: Private Ryan, Jus Now, Hipsters Don’t Dance

Words by Deejay Theory — If you haven't noticed from most of our recent posts it's officially Carnival time in the Caribbean today and the music and vibes are flowing like rum around here. Grab these mixes... Read More...

Carnival, 101: Arubian Carnival

Words by Lil Tiger— Photo: kees_bimbam/Flickr Arubian Carnaval is in full swing and, this year, the tiny and famously happy island is doing it big for the celebration's 60th anniversary. The season i... Read More...

Viral Video Watch: “Cow On D Road”

Words by Marcha M. Johnson— Bunji Garlin’s 2013 Carnival smash “Differentology” has become a household hit in the Caribbean, credited with reviving the international appeal of soca. It's been featured on... Read More...

You Rate It: Machel Montano Meets… Boyz II Men?

Words by Marcha M. Johnson and Jesse Serwer— Machel Montano has collaborated with a wide variety of artists over his 20-plus-year career, from Pitbull to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. But his latest joint eff... Read More...

AUDIO: Jus Now x Bunji Garlin – “Soca Run Town”

Words by Marcha M. Johnson— Still riding high on the success of last year's “Savage,” and one of this year’s strongest road march contenders, “Truck On D Road,” Jus Now and global soca artist/ambassador Bu... 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...

Mixtape Mondays: The Heatwave, Smutlee, Cocotaxi, Riddim Wise

Words by Deejay Theory — With January coming to a screeching halt after this week, we're moving strictly forward with brand new music and vibes for 2014 at Mixtape Mondays. Fresh deliveries of reggae, da... Read More...

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