J-RockaZ, Author at LargeUp

Throwback Thursdays: Peter Tosh & Mick Jagger, “(You Gotta Walk) Don’t Look Back”

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford By now you may have heard that Mick Jagger and Damian "Junior Gong" Marley are getting ready to collaborate on a musical project called Super Heavy. While we have littl... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: El General “El Maestro”

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford We here at LargeUp like posts--like last week's documentary Top 10--that look at Caribbean culture as whole, rather than just island by island. But what we like even bett... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Clarks Weaver

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford We are so heavy on our Clarks grind over here we might just change the name of Fashion Fridays to ClarksWatch 2011 instead. Every time we get out, they keep pulling us ba... Read More...

Bare Puppetry: Roger Alexis’ Trini Soap Pupperas Gone Viral

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton Whether it takes the form of Vybz Kartel virtual piano-duels or Slap-Chop face-offs, it seems YouTube is where Caribbean diasporic culture lives these days. The latest craze... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Jamaican Flag X New Era Fitted Caps

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford Right about now most everyone is shedding their itchy and scratchy winter skin and making room for the sunshine season 'round the corner. Here at LargeUp, we're always lo... Read More...

Grassroots and Culture: Exclusive Interview With Natty

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford The nickname Natty is usually assigned to a Rasta man, or a dude with dreads. Sometimes, the name is a substitute for brethren, or bredren. For example: "Yes Natty, pass ... Read More...

Ghetto Concerto: Vybz Kartel Interpreted on Piano

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford Despite all the controversy and buzz words that have kept Vybz Kartel's name in the minds and mouths of media pundits lately, he's also become an unlikely poster-youth fo... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Reggae-Inspired Kicks

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford Spring is here! Which means Summer will be hotstepping around the corner any minute. While we here at LargeUp have kept our Clarks on for what seems like all winter, we d... Read More...

Whiskey Pon The Rocks: Bushmills x Theophilus London

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford Recently, as I passed briskly (Johnny Walker style) through the heavy rush-hour bustle of the Atlantic Avenue station in downtown Brooklyn, I found myself giving a quick ... Read More...

Patty Spot: Pass The Lucky Pon The Left-Hand Side

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford Happy St. Patrick's Day! It may not be obvious to everyone but we can chat about the Irish-Jamaican historical and cross-cultural connections beer after beer for ninety n... Read More...

Pass The Torch: Cedella Marley x PUMA x 2012 Olympics

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford As you may (or may not) know, Jamaica's track team is a lightning-fast force not to be played with. With all eyes on superstar Usain Bolt the 2012 Olympics in London will... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Walla-be’s, Clark-offs and Other Clarks-inspired Footwear

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford and Eddie STATS Houghton Red King Tubbys aka Wally Dons from Mr Hare You may have noticed that we can't seem to stop talking about Clarks--real badman shoes reserved for ... Read More...

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