LargeUp Premiere: Orange Hill + RDX Tun It Up “Loud”
The UK's Orange Hill Productions link up with Jamaica's RDX for their latest electro-bashy banger.
Mixtape Mondays: Jus Now, I-Shence Sound, Kalibandulu, DJ Dümi
Download exclusive soca heat from Jus Now plus up-to-the-time dancehall, reggae, compas and more from Kalibandulu, I-Shence Sound and DJ Dümi
Soca in Scandinavia: A Carnival Blossoms In Oslo
The world's newest Caribbean carnival is in an unlikely location—Norway. Get an inside look at this month's Oslo Carnival.
LargeUp Interview: Dr. Jay De Soca Prince is Toronto’s Carnival King
Dr. Jay De Soca Prince, the DJ behind Flow 93.5's Soca Therapy show and popular Toronto parties like Re-Jouvert-Nate, talks Caribana and the healing power of soca music and Carnival culture.
Carnival Soundtrack: Skinny Fabulous + Kubiyashi’s Vincy Mas Anthems
Skinny Fabulous and producer Alex "Kubiyashi" Barnwell are elevating St. Vincent soca to a higher level with tracks like "BTW" and "Like No Tomorrow."
Watch Jus Now, Bunji Garlin + Stylo G’s “Tun Up” Video
Words by LargeUp Crew–
British-Trini production duo Jus Now released the original version of their tune "Tun Up" during last year's Trinidad Carnival season, as part of their debut EP, One Time. And now,... Read More...
Kerwin DuBois, 101: From “Wotless” To “Too Real”
Words By LargeUp Crew—
Trini soca star Kerwin Du Bois' Fantastic Friday coronation last week—he won the Groovy Soca monarch title with his song "Too Real"— was a long time coming. While his 2012 Carni... Read More...
Grandi Yama: The Burning of King Momo
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Yes — the above photo is of an enormous human figure wearing a crown (and sunglasses), that has been set on fire. Though it looks dramatic and maybe a little dangerous, it's actu... Read More...
Check It Deeply: Reggae Goes Soca
Words by Michellee Nelson—
There was a time not that long ago where reggae and soca artists were at odds with one another, instead of in harmony. Check out this video from Reggae Sunsplash '91, where foundat... Read More...
Carnival Checklist: Red Fox’s 7 Things You Must Do At NYC’s West Indian Day Parade
Words by Kieran Meadows, Red Fox, Photos by Reid Van Renesse, Yofray Ray, Mario Tama-
This Monday is Labor day and of course that means it's time again for the annual West Indian Day Parade along Eas... Read More...
Notting Hill Carnival 2013: Round-Up & Photos
Words by Suze Webb, Photos by Suze Webb, Inie Banigo, Karen Cazabon and Zane Cunningham—
For most reggae, dancehall and soca fans in Europe, Notting Hill Carnival is the event of the year. While big ... 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...