Comedy Clash: Watch Shaggy’s Hilarious Appearance on ‘Fallon’
Shaggy meets "The Tonight Show" announcer Steve Higgins in a battle to see who's the "better Shaggy."
Dread and Television: Watch Chronixx Perform “Here Comes Trouble” on The Tonight Show
Watch Chronixx perform "Here Comes Trouble" on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, in his U.S. network television debut.
Breaking News: Chronixx To Appear on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jamaica's newest music hero will make his U.S. television debut on July 22nd, ahead of his LargeUp-presented performance at Central Park SummerStage next week.
LargeUp x Okayplayer TV: Christopher Ellis x Mr. Vegas x The Roots
Words by Michellee Nelson~
We're back with another memorable performance from the OkayPlayer Holiday Jam with The Roots. This time, Christopher Ellis, son of reggae crooner Alton Ellis (and an established si... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Mr. Vegas “Heads High” Live at the Okayplayer Holiday Jam
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Justin —
Mr. Vegas is one of our all-time favorite performers. We've brought the singjay to an industry party in Miami, had him perform unplugged at a movie premiere at NY... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Live With The Roots
Words by Michellee Nelson~
Brooklyn Bowl mash up! The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, joined The Roots (!) and the LargeUp crew for a performance of his hit song "Differentology" at Monday night's Okayplayer H... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Addis Pablo Meets The Roots in Brooklyn
Words by Michellee Nelson~
Sons of Dub brought the heartical vibes to Monday night's Okayplayer Holiday Jam. Addis Pablo, son of Augustus Pablo, joined The Roots on stage during the LargeUp-produced "reggae"... Read More...
Impressions: Okayplayer x LargeUp Holiday Jam with the Roots
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Justin Pallack—
For the third consecutive year, LargeUp brought the bashment to what has become a Brooklyn holiday tradition: The Okayplayer Holiday Jam with the Root... Read More...
How I Spent My Summer: Walshy Fire
Words by Walshy Fire—
Miami "Prime Minister" Walshy Fire has been down with LargeUp since day one, contributing to the site on topics ranging from Shinehead to Miami Carnival. We even broke the news that... Read More...
EVENT: LargeUp x Rice and Peas x Johnny Osbourne x Miss Lily’s at Great Googa Mooga
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Great Googa Mooga, the music-meets-food festival where the chefs are bigger draws than the bands (last year's headliners included the Roots and Hall and Oates, while De La Soul, th... 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...
LargeUp TV: Johnny Osbourne, Red Fox + Screechy Dan Meet The Roots
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by N. Corren Conway
Coming into December's Okayplayer Holiday Jam, we had quite the task before us. Last year we brought out Shaggy and Patra, among others, for an all-star s... Read More...