Mixtape Mondays: Fiyah Bigs x Beres Hammond, The Heatwave, Violator Sound
Stacks of new and classic roots, one drop and dancehall on deck this week.
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...
Video + Photos: LargeUp x House of Marley Present Rice & Peas SxSW
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photos by Dan Petruzzi and Natalie Weiner—
LargeUp's first-ever South by Southwest party, sponsored by House of Marley, took over the patio at Austin's Empire Control Room and Ga... Read More...
Toppa Top 14: LargeUp’s Guide to South by Southwest 2014
Words by Kieran Meadows, Natalie Weiner and Jesse Serwer—
It's the time of the year when the music industry decamps to Austin, Texas to spend a week catching up on the best sounds from all around the w... Read More...
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...
EVENT: LargeUp + House Of Marley Present Rice & Peas at SXSW
Words by LargeUp Crew—
South by Southwest starts next week, and we're thrilled to be producing our first event at the annual conference in Austin, Texas this year. In collaboration with the House of Marl... 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...
Toppa Top 10: The Baddest Mixtapes of 2013
Words by Deejay Theory —
After another round of 150+ mixtape forwards here at Mixtape Mondays we're back to count down some of the biggest and most memorable picks we've covered this year. There were a h... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Famous Eno’s Gypsy Riddim
Words by Jesse Serwer—
New York's Mixpak Records have given us an advance listen on the Gypsy riddim from London beatmaker Famous Eno, ahead of its Dec. 10 release.
Rubi Dan (of The Heatwave fame) is ... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: The Heatwave, Deejay Theory x Toddla T, Thunder Clash Sound
Words by Deejay Theory —
Back like we never left, Mixtape Mondays is here to bring you more music with selections from The UK, Sweden (by way of Gambia) and San Francisco. From whine & kotch to pick ... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: The Heatwave, Hipsters Don’t Dance, DJ Mellow, DJ Mess
Words by Deejay Theory —
It's Carnival season in London, and Notting Hill makes its triumphant return to the streets this weekend. If you're one of the fortunate people attending the fete you're covered ... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: The Heatwave x Vybz Kartel, Thee Mike B, Castaparia Sound, Jah Sun x PGM
Words by Deejay Theory —
Yow! Welcome back to another week of vibes here at Mixtape Mondays. Shout to our friend The Large from Shimmy Shimmy who filled in last week while I was deep in the redwoods. We'... Read More...