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Le Quartier Français: Gwada Ragga and Roots

Words by Erin MacLeod— Want a new year’s resolution? How about expanding your musical horizons, and your definition of Caribbean music? The French Caribbean has a heck of a lot to offer—not just zouk... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Faction Sound Crew, Sensi Movement, Bassrunner Productions

Words by DJ Theory— It's a new week, which means more mixes and vibes coming your way from different corners of the world here on Mixtape Mondays. This week we touch down in Vancouver, NYC, Germany, Aust... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Cosmo Baker on Trenton, NJ Reggae Rap

Words by Cosmo Baker— Cosmo Baker has the distinction of being one of the only DJs we know that pretty much every other DJ rates. Not only does the co-founder of Brooklyn party/remix collective The Rub h... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Top Dancehall Riddims of 2011

Words by DJ Autograph and Hanna Herbertson— For our last countdown looking back at the highlights of 2011, we had LargeUp contributor/Brooklyn selector DJ Autograph and choreographer (and now a DJ, too... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: WILDLIFE!, Kush Arora, Winstrong x WBLK, D’Bandit

Words by DJ Theory— It's officially a New Year, and the mixes are rolling in already. This week we've got some remixes from Northern California, tropical bass from Switzerland, more bashment (and bhangra... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Anya Ayoung-Chee in Marie Claire

Words by Jesse Serwer, via Marie Claire— Fresh off of her recent Project Runway win (or, more accurately, as a result of it), Anya Ayoung-Chee appears in this month's issue of Marie Claire. Featuring h... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Wayne Marshall on ‘The Noise 6’ feat. Ivy Queen + Friends

Words by Wayne Marshall— Not to be confused with the dancehall singjay (and Tami Chynn spouse) of the same name, Wayne Marshall is a renowned ethnomusicologist who has taught at Brandeis and Harvard, whe... Read More...

Call For Submissions: First International Reggae Poster Contest

Words by Jesse Serwer— Reggae probably has the richest poster art tradition of any music culture. From the red, gold and green Bob Marley concert posters replicated on college students' dorm rooms to the... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Dancehall All-Stars Meet the Roots

Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy:::Video by Kevin Ornelas:::Photos by Anthony Andrada— The third and final video from the historic Dancehall All-Stars meet the Roots session at the 2011 Okayplayer Holi... Read More...

LargeUp Interview: Exclusive Q+A with Gyptian

Words by Sherman Escoffery, Photos by Sobe Kelly Knight— Born into a family of religious conflict, Gyptian finds no conflict in switching from highly suggestive love songs like the massive hit “Hold You”... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: The Best Mixtapes of 2011

Words by DJ Theory— Welcome to the first #MixtapeMondays of 2012! Large up to everyone who has shown love for the column throughout the year, and of course the artists, labels and brands responsible fo... Read More...

LargeUpTV: 2011’s Toppa Top 10 Dancehall Dances

Words by Emily Shapiro:::Photos and Video by Kevin Ornelas:::Choreography Direction by Korie Genius— Here at Large Up, we wanted to make sure that you hit the New Year’s Eve Bashment parties in style.... Read More...