Impressions: Reggae Month 2019 in Kingston, Jamaica
Across weeks of events, Jamaica celebrated its iconic artists and rising stars.
Journey To Jamrock: Rochel’s First Reggae Cruise
Our latest photo feature takes us from the high seas to the shores of Jamaica's North Coast.
Maad Sup’m! High Fashion Goes Dancehall in Spike Jonze’s Kenzo Ad
Badman deejay Assassin and actress Margaret Qualley star in a most unusual perfume commercial.
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...
Impressions: Tropical Storm Chronixx Makes Landfall in Brooklyn
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photos by Martei Korley—
To call Chronixx's arrival in New York much anticipated would be an understatement. The singer—named the "Artist to Watch" for 2013 by LargeUp in January... Read More...
Pic of the Week: King of the Dancehall
Beenie Man shows how it's done on the video set of "Rock the World", his new track on Brukkout Production's "Sewage Breath" riddim. Among the cameos in the video: One of his sons and a bottle of t... Read More...
LargeUp TV: MissLikkleBit’s Hilltop Bounce
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo and Video by Martei Korley—
If you've been to dancehall parties in New York, or ever tried to learn how to Bruk It Down, you may have come across our friend, MissLikkleBit. ... Read More...
Impressions: Lee “Scratch” Perry in NYC
Photos by Richard Rose—
Lee "Scratch" Perry performed at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday night, as part of the five-day long Dub Champions Festival in NYC. Photographer Richard Rose was there ... Read More...
Impressions: A St. Mary Mi Come From, Capleton’s Gift to Jamaica
Words and Photos by Martei Korley—
Originally Capleton's annual A St. Mary Mi Come From concert was scheduled for August 5, the eve before Jamaica's 50th Independence Day. But that was before Hurricane A... Read More...
Impressions: Emancipation Day 2012 at Jamaica 50 Jubilee Village
Words and Photos by Martei Korley—
Jamaica is famously celebrating its 50 anniversary August 6th, but it was the customary Emancipation Day celebrations August 1st which officially kickced off a great se... Read More...
Meet The Wixard, Jamaica’s Only Female Producer [Interview]
Words by Jesse Serwer
Photos by Martei Korley
The word "wizard" tends to conjure images of old, bearded Gandalf types casting spells in Middle Earth or some other fantasy land. The Wizard we're about to... Read More...
Visual Culture: A Q+A with Atlantic Records Creative Director Greg Burke
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton:::Photos by Martei Korley:::Artwork by Greg Burke—
Jamaica-born, Long Island-raised Greg Burke has designed covers for some of the most notable albums of the last two decade... Read More...