Martei Korley, Author at LargeUp

Audio: Esprit de Corps, “Is it Too Late”

Words by Martei Korley— It’s springtime in the Northern hemisphere so a warm breeze was bound to find it’s way into our earspace. Enter Esprit de Corps—not to be confused with Canadian indie rockers Espr... Read More...

Impressions: Champs from the Grandstand

Words and Photos by Martei Korley— The Inter Secondary School Associations' Boys and Girls Champs, or just 'Champs,' the annual Jamaican high school athletics championship which takes place at the nation... Read More...

Impressions: Sizzla “Unplugged and Acoustics” in Kingston, JA

Words and Photos by Martei Korley— LargeUp doesn't ordinarily report on stage shows but the event billed as "Sizzla Unplugged and Acoustics" was the artist's first show in Jamaica since his much publiciz... Read More...

Impressions: Rasta Queens x Rita Marley x Snoop Dogg

Words by Martei Korley, Photos by BenGee— The granddaughter of the greatest reggae artist, Donisha Prendergast is taking a page out of her granddad's book with her energetic activism. When not busy wor... Read More...

Impressions: Fi Wi Sinting Culture Festival

Words and Photos by Martei Korley— Impressions is a new regular photo series offering a quick visual snapshot of Caribbean life. Sunday before last, the grounds of Likkle Porty, by beautiful Somerset ... Read More...

Impressions: JARIA’s Reggae Month Clash

Words and Photos by Martei Korley— Impressions is a new regular photo series offering a quick visual snapshot of Caribbean life. The parking lot of Jamaica's National Stadium served as the venue t... Read More...

Bob Deep: The Wailers’ “Caution”

Words by Martei Korley— Easily one of the most underrated Wailers tracks, "Caution" is also a stellar example of true rocksteady. Because of Marley's stay in the US, where he temporarily worked driving for... Read More...

Short Folio: JAHSE x Costa Rica

Words by Martei Korley, photos by JAHSE. Short Folio is a new recurring column album we have developed here at LargeUp as an effort to promote positive cultural exchange by engaging great photographers t... Read More...

Winidad! Anya Ayoung-Chee Announced Winner of Project Runway

Words by DJ Gravy, photos by Kevin Ornelas We have a winner! Last night we gathered for a private screening party at the William Beaver House with Project Runway finalist and former Miss Trinidad, Anya A... Read More...

Like Father, Like Daughter: Introducing Hollie Cook

Words by Martei Korley I'll never forget the first time I heard Hollie Cook. While shooting models for a gig in Kingston, the art director, my good friend BenGee, suggested that I play her music for the ... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Reggae Goes Country in JA

Words, Photos and Video by Martei Korley On a hot, sticky day at the end of August, we traveled to Jamaica's Breezes Negril resort to witness a unique intermingling of the country and reggae music worlds... Read More...

Continuous Wotlessness: Matt Goias Does Miami Carnival

Words and Photographs by Matt Goias— We never know what to call our friend Matt Goias. The guy does a little bit of everything. While we already know him as a branding expert, fashion consultant, produce... Read More...

Author Martei Korley