Visual Culture: Lauryn Hill Is Spotlighting Haitian Art in Brooklyn
"Diaspora Calling," an exhibition of art from the African diaspora with a focus on Haiti, is appearing at the Kings Theater.
The LargeUp Interview: Pras Michel on “Sweet Micky For President”
The Fugees co-founder on Haiti, politics and becoming a documentary filmmaker.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Caribbean Producers Who Influenced Hip-Hop
The island-rooted beatmakers behind some of rap's greatest classics.
AUDIO: Download Paebak’s “The Foundation” Mixtape
The St. Thomas, USVI rapper commands various roots reggae, classic dancehall and hip-hop productions with fluid versatility.
LargeUp Premiere: The Red, Gold & Green Machine — “The Look Of Love”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
L.A.-based group The Red, Gold & Green Machine describe themselves as "Native Tongues meets Parliament-Funkadelic at a neighborhood party in Jamaica," which could go down in ... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Salaam Remi on The Fugees’ “Blunted on Reality”
Words by Salaam Remi, as told to Jesse Serwer—
This month marks the 20th anniversary of The Fugees' debut album, Blunted on Reality. Not The Score, their massive, legendary, multi-platinum 1996 commercia... 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...
Haitian Christmas, 101: Drinking Cremas with Wyclef
Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video shot by Allison Swank:::Edited by Kieran K. Meadows—
A few nights back the LargeUp + Okayplayer crew were invited to meet with Wyclef in NYC to talk 'Clef's just announced appe... Read More...
ALBUM STREAM: Salaam Remi’s “One: In The Chamber”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
When it comes to contemporary music makers, there's few people we rate higher than Salaam Remi. Last summer we spent time at the low-key superproducer's Miami compound, where he spok... Read More...
You Rate It: Wyclef Jean’s “Bagay Nef”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
"Bagay Nef," an early leak off of Wyclef's upcoming The Carnival Returns mixtape, might be the most creative tune the Refugee Camp leader has given us in years. Delivered in kreyol... Read More...
Throwback Thursday: DJ Prince on Bounty Killer + The Fugees’ “Hip Hopera”
Words by DJ Prince—
New York's DJ Prince recently caught our attention with Test My Sound, an upcoming, reggae-themed hip-hop album that taps into the underground rap selector/producer/MC's West Indian r... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Ten Best Bob Marley Covers
Words by Raine Martin and Jesse Serwer—
As we celebrate Bob Marley's 68th birthday today, here's a look at some of the best cover versions of Bob's songs. Many have tried, and few have succeeded but he... Read More...