Empresses + Queens: An Interview with Jah9
Reggae's strongest new female voice speaks on showing her softer side, her love of food, and her plans for the future.
LargeUp Premiere: Pressure Busspipe’s “Show Love” Video
Pressure Busspipe heads to Kingston, Jamaica for his latest video, a LargeUp world premiere directed by El Puru and Sameel "Kush-I" Johnson.
Toppa Top 21: 21 Artists To Watch For 2014
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by Martei Korley—
A year ago, the LargeUp braintrust sat down and selected ten "Artists to Watch" for 2013. Not every pick delivered on their promise, but our top choice, Chron... Read More...
Meditations, Part 3: Suns of Dub Hold a Vibes with Ras Michael + Friends
Jam session vibes at Inna De Yard, home of guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith.
Meditations, Part One: Jesse Royal + Ras Jammy (Suns of Dub)
Words by Tony Lowe, Video by Tony Lowe and Taliesin Gilkes-Bower—
For the first time in years, dancehall has some competition in Jamaica. Touching down in Kingston over the last year, the energy of the "... Read More...
Impressions: Reggae Month in Jamaica
Photos by Ricardo "El Puru" Bailey—
Reggae Month in Jamaica came to a close last week after 28 days of free live music performances and other events celebrating Jamaican in Kingston, organized by the J... Read More...
LargeUp Interview: A Q+A with 2013 ‘Artist To Watch’ Chronixx
Words by Erin MacLeod, Photos by Martei Korley—
After a 2012 that ended with a Major Lazer-backed mixtape and very positive reviews for his performance at Sting, we named Jamar “Chronixx” McNaughton a... Read More...