AUDIO: Listen to”Ever Ready,” An Unreleased 1984 Song By Super Cat
The Wild Apache toasts to diamond socks and Clarks booty over a vintage Roots Radics riddim.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: Reggae’s Toppa Top Food Tunes
A hearty meal of Ital Rastafari anthems and mouth-watering tributes to Jamaica's natural bounty.
Impressions: Super Cat Returns
Words by Desmond Alphonso, Photos by Martei Korley—
Super Cat is the Don Dada.
As a young artist in the '80s dancehall era, he brought unprecedented lyrical depth and infinite swagger to the sound t... Read More...
Impressions: Style and Fashion at Sting
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Varun Baker—
The 30th anniversary edition of Sting was one for the ages. For our full roundup from the night's performances, see our "Impressions: Onstage At Sting's 30... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Classic Clashes at Sting
Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy—
Founded by "Jamaican bad man police" Isaiah Laing 30 years ago, Sting is Jamaica's longest-running annual stage show. While the island's other marquee festivals, Reg... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Wyclef Talks Sting, Dancehall + Dubplates
Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video Shot by Allison Swank:::Edited by Kieran Meadows
If you've followed Wyclef since his start with the Fugees, you know 'Clef isn't just a fan of dancehall, he's a proper stude... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: LargeUp’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Words by LargeUp Crew—
There's less than 20 days until Christmas so if you haven't already started crossing out items on your holiday shopping list, it's time to get going. To help you in your quest, ... 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 Exclusive: Super Cat’s Lost Star Trak Records Promo Mix
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Yesterday's West Indian Day Parade down Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn might have been the apex of a weekend full of Caribbean culture in NYC but, for the dancehall massive, the highl... Read More...
Wild Apache Rides Again: Watch Supercat’s Surprise Appearance at On Da Reggae Tip
Words by DJ Gravy, Photo by Johnny Nunez (Via Max Glazer's Instagram)—
Every year as New York City gears up for Labor Day Weekend, Massive B's Bobby Konders and Jabba along with the Tri State's leading urba... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Neptunes’ Most Caribbean Moments
Words by Richard "Treats" Dryden—
The Neptunes—Pharell Williams and Chad Hugo—could be set to take a second victory lap. In addition to making hits like Robin Thicke and T.I.'s current smash "Blurred... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: DJ Treats on Kris Kross + Supercat’s “Alright”
Words by Richard "Treats" Dryden—
Richard "Treats" Dryden is a New York-based DJ and journalist, and a contributing editor for Mass Appeal and Complex magazines. Kris Kross was his favorite group in 1992... Read More...