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Fresh Trinis of Bel Air: Jillionaire Interviews Kes the Band In LA

Words by Jillionaire, Photos by Daryll Willoughby— When we heard that 2011's T&T Groovy Soca Monarch(s) Kes the Band would be visiting California for a month of recording, shows, networking and all-a... Read More...

LargeUp Interview: Author Colin Channer on “Kingston Noir”

Words by Sherman Escoffery— Kingston Noir is an anthology that makes readers feel like a participant instead of just a mere spectator. Expertly curated by editor Colin Channer (who also contributed the s... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: LargeUp Premiere of High Grade Sound x Ginjah, “Live Pon Di High Grade Sound”

Words by DJ Theory— Special delivery for Mixtape Mondays this week courtesy of California / Washington, DC bad boys High Grade Sound. High Grade's mixes never disappoint, with selection, dubplates, clean ble... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Lieutenant Stitchie, “Wear Yu Size”

Words by DJ Autograph— Gentlemen, have you ever been asked by a member of the opposite sex whether or not a particular article of clothing looks good on them? And in your head the obvious answer is, "No ... Read More...

LargeUp Interview: Super Beagle on “Dust A Sound Bwoy” + Kanye’s “Mercy”

Words by Sherman Escoffery, Photos by Martei Korley— As a teenager growing up in Kingston, my afterschool job was at Techniques Records, where I auditioned artists, sold records, and spent many evening... Read More...

Modern Dance…Hall Queen: Tobago’s Lindsay Hall Wines Di Best

Words by Emily Shapiro, Photos and Video by Terence Thomas— While we've found lots of reasons to explore Trinidad, we haven’t had as many opportunities to spotlight it’s smaller sister island, Tobago. So... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Poirier, Triple Exe x Konshens, DJ Kitt x Munga, Rory T

Words by DJ Theory— As we cruise into June, Mixtape Mondays is there as always to keep your week and your iWhatever turned up for summer. From Jamaica to NYC to Montreal, the music and vibes are worldwid... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: David Rodigan, Streetwear Brand?

Words by Jesse Serwer— Britain's king of sound, David Rodigan, has had one awesome year. The selector known to many as "Ram Jam" celebrated his 60th birthday, was honored by the queen as a Member of the ... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Ten Caribbean Athletes at the Summer Olympics

Words by Emily Shapiro and Jesse Serwer— You already know about the expectations for the Jamaican men's track team coming into this summer. Usain Bolt and company head to London not as underdogs but as... Read More...

The Punany Monologues: Natalie Storm Reclaims Her Virginity

Words by Natalie Storm, Photos by Martei Korley— It's been a while since we've heard from our resident pumpum-ologist Natalie Storm but trust us, it was worth the wait. Natalie's latest Punany Monologue ta... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Mr. Vegas’ Sweet Jamaica Unplugged— “Things Ruff”

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo and Video by Kevin Ornelas— Amidst the covers and originals on Mr. Vegas' Sweet Jamaica, out today after a several-months delay, are a handful of songs that see the dancehall... Read More...

LargeUp TV: More “Sweet Jamaica” Unplugged

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo and Video by Kevin Ornelas— Earlier this year we brought you some clips from Mr. Vegas' intimate January performance at Miss Lily's Variety in New York City, where he gave au... Read More...