Throwback Thursdays: Early Days with Yami Bolo
Take a time machine back to Kingston, Jamaica circa 1985 with these stories and photos from Yami Bolo and Beth Lesser.
LargeUp TV: Melodic Moments with Yami Bolo
From dancehall prodigy to melodica maestro, a look at the life and times of this unsung reggae veteran.
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.
LargeUp Mix Series, Vol. 02: Ganja Special Mixed by King I-Vier
Here's your soundtrack for 4/20 — Strictly dubplates and herbalist classics from Cali's premier ganja sound.
LargeUp Premiere: New Kingston Feat. Sugar Minott — “Certain Girls”
Stream the track off New Kingston's upcoming "Kingston City" LP
Toppa Top 10: Ten Classics Featuring Style Scott
The late Roots Radics and Dub Syndicate drummer left his mark on a number of music genres, including reggae, dub, dancehall and punk.
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 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...
Impressions: The Faces (and Food) of Rebel Salute
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by El Puru—
Jamaica's top reggae festival, Rebel Salute isn't just about the music. Tony Rebel's annual conclave—held this year on Jan. 17 and 18 at Richmond Estate in Sai... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Essential Wackie’s Tunes
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Bullwackies played a major role in the history of Jamaican music as the first to set up a reggae recording studio in New York City, a hub for newly arrived West Indians in the late... Read More...
Dance Hall Style: Supreme’s Wackies Collection
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Normally, we wait until the end of the week to catch you up on fashion runnings. But when a clothing label like Supreme teams with a record label like Wackie's, we have to interrup... Read More...
LargeUp TV: The Toppa Top 20 Weed Anthems, Pt. 2 (Hosted by Carlton Livingston)
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo and Video by Jason Zucker—
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 ... Read More...