AUDIO: Stream “The Awakening” EP from Nelson Serieux + Echo Slim
A St. Lucian singer/MC and a Trinidadian beatmaker connect on a new EP inspired by hip-hop, reggae and rocksteady.
Trini Gladiator: How Phife Dawg Influenced Caribbean MCs From Here to Grenada
Bunji Garlin, Jillionaire + more reflect on how A Tribe Called Quest's Five Footer helped spread rap in the islands.
The New Tropic: Designer Scot Sardinha Is Modernizing the Caribbean Home
Meet the Trinidadian who's bringing a Caribbean touch to modern furniture design.
LargeUp Premiere: Stream Zane Rodulfo’s “Pathways” EP
The Trinidadian drummer shines with a set of island-inspired jazz.
Toppa Top 20: LargeUp’s Artists to Watch For 2016
Meet the future of Caribbean music.
Short Folio: James “Lakay” Gaillard at St Thomas Carnival
Photos from VI Carnival 2015.
How to Spot a Trini: A Trini Slang Cheat Sheet
Mark Hardy and Yung Rudd's trapso anthem highlights terms only a Trini can understand.
Toppa Top 13: Nicki Minaj’s Most Caribbean Moments
A brief history of Minaj's homages to Trinidad and Jamaica.
Tropical Disco Hustle: Highlighting The Disco Era in Trinidad + Beyond
Cultures of Soul unearths Caribbean disco gems.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Hockey Players with Caribbean Roots
Hockey players from the islands? There's a lot more than you think.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Sitcom Stars with Caribbean Roots
You might be surprised at how many of your favorite sitcom stars have island roots.
Chatting with The Chinaman: 2 Live Crew’s Fresh Kid Ice On Trinidad + Miami Bass
The 2 Live Crew co-founder was America's first Black, Chinese and Caribbean MC.