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Now Things: Samantha J’s Live Performance on BET’s 106 & Park

Words by Michellee Nelson ~ You saw her here first! Our girl, Jamaican singer Samantha J took the stage at BET's 106 & Park to kick off the start of Young Star's Week with a special, live performance... Read More...

Now Things: Get to Know the Dominican Republic’s Amara La Negra

Words by Michellee Nelson— My knowledge of the latest in merengue, bachata, and other forms of popular Dominican music and dance is directly linked to the influence of my Dominican best friend. As a result, ... Read More...

Gone Home: Mini-Doc Follows Joey Bada$$’ Journey to St Lucia

Words by Michellee Nelson— Joey Bada$$ sheds his moniker in "Gone Home," an introspective look into his recent journey to Saint Lucia. The mini-documentary from PRO ERA, Cinematic Music Group, and LRG give... Read More...

Wu Tang Clash: Raekwon, Melanie Fiona + Assassin’s “Soundboy Kill It”

Words by Michellee Nelson— The Wu-Tang family has had a soft spot for Jamaican culture for as long as we can remember. Remember when Method Man quoted Ninjaman on "Bring the Pain?" And of course there's th... Read More...

Talk Di Tings Dem: Meet The Yaadie Behind The Lulu Dating App

Words by Michellee Nelson— Girl talk will never be the same. A controversial new dating app for women is revolutionizing the way we share information about the opposite sex. Lulu, which has been taking c... Read More...

Pree This: Eve’s Jamaican “Getaway”

Words by Michellee Nelson— Like many entertainers before her, the rapper and actress Eve has found a second home in Kingston. Esquire TV’s new travel series The Getaway follows celebs as they experience the ... Read More...

LargeUp Interview: Samantha J, The New Face of Jamaican Pop

Words by Michellee Nelson, Photo and Video by Kevin Ornelas— She might prefer to be at home in Ocho Rios, indulging in some of her mother's jerk pasta, but Jamaican singer/songwriter Samantha J has bee... Read More...