Mixtape Mondays: Private Ryan, Lion Twin x Queen Omega, DJ Valley V
Roots, Reggae and Soca from T&T-based selectors on this weeks #MixtapeMondays
Pop Style: Natalie Barnes
Interview by Tami Tsansai, Photos by Martei Korley—
Welcome to LargeUp’s new street style feature, Pop Style. Every other Friday, we’ll be talking sartorial shop with the most impeccably dressed men and ... Read More...
Best of Both Worlds: Trinidad’s Tea-Infused Chai Rum
Words by Tishanna Williams—
It's National Rum Day here in the U.S., so we thought we'd scour the Caribbean for something new to drink. Trini correspondent Tishanna Williams has the scoop on a chai rum laun... Read More...
Calypso Comeback: Watch Kobo Town’s “Mr. Monday” Video
Words by Tasha Brown—
Few people are fans of Monday. For many, it's full of weariness and dread. But Kobo Town’s "Mr. Monday" video will have you grooving to the tropical sound any day of the week.
Trini-Ca... Read More...
Viking Quest: Bunji Garlin’s Smartphone App
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Bunji Garlin is definitely having a big year. Not only was his "Differentology" the biggest soca tune to come out of this year's Carnival season, but it's looking like it might hav... Read More...
Japanese Soca? Carnival Flavor “Jump Up” For Trinidad
Words by Jesse Serwer—
If you're reading this site right now, we trust you're well aware of Japanese folks' unique enthusiasm for—and uncanny ability to emulate aspects of—dancehall culture. Well, a Japa... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Jus Now’s “One Time” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Occupying a space between power soca, steelpan and the freakiest outer limits of U.K. dance music, "One Time" is the debut single from Jus Now, the Anglo-Trinidadian duo of Interfa... Read More...
Audio: Stream Bunji Garlin’s “Savage”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Bunji Garlin isn't one of these uptown soca artists who rides in to Carnival on a high horse. No, on his new groovy tune "Savage," Trinidad's most rugged-voiced soca warrior emphat... Read More...
LargeUp Investigates: Trinidad James
Words by Jesse Serwer—
If you follow rap music closely, you've probably heard the name Trinidad James come up recently. Essentially unknown a few months ago, the Atlanta rapper has a sudden swell of hype... Read More...
Story of A Drum: New Documentary ‘Panomundo’ Shines A Light on the Steelpan
Words by Tasha Brown—
British director Keith Musaman Morton and Trini-American producer Charysse Tia Harper are on a mission to share the story of the steelpan in their new film project, Panomundo. Panom... Read More...
Tun Up, Louder! Mr. Vegas, Kes the Band + Bunji Garlin Remix “Party Tun Up”
Words by Emily Shapiro—
The chill of fall is creeping into the air in New York and elsewhere but a sizzling remix of Mr. Vegas’ hit “Party Tun Up” can help keep you warm. The song features Trini soca mas... Read More...
Pree-View: Watch a Trailer For Upcoming Trini Film “God Loves The Fighter”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
We've definitely seen a new, youthful energy enter the Caribbean film scene recently and, increasingly, Trinidad looks to be the epicenter of it. With the region-leading T&T Fi... Read More...