Mixtape Mondays: Talawah Sound, Black Trump Intl, DJ Irie Dread
New heat from Talawah Sound (Germany), Black Trump Intl (BK), and DJ Irie Dread (S. Africa)
The LargeUp Interview: Bunny “Striker” Lee On A Half Century of Jamaican Music
A founding father of reggae reflects on a half-century in the music business.
Mixtape Mondays: Raging Fyah x Jah Warrior Shelter, Green B, Sammy Needlz
Brand new culture, dancehall & more from Raging Fyah (JA), Green B (SF) & Sammy Needlz (NYC)
Toppa Top 10: Drake’s Most Dancehall Moments
All the ways October's Very Own has shown love to Jamaican culture.
Now Things: The Modern Rumba Sounds of Puerto Rico’s ÌFÉ (Exclusive Premiere)
“3 Mujeres,” brings the griot tradition of Yoruba music, and Cuban rumba, into the digital age.
R.I.P: Haitian Rap Pioneer Black Alex, 1976 – 2015
A tribute to one of Haiti's best-loved MCs.
Mixtape Mondays: YT x Damalistik, Lion Twin, Deejay Theory
New roots & bashment from YT & Damalstik (EU), Lion Twin (T&T) & Deejay Theory (SF)
Listen to “She Bad,” The First Song from Kardinal Offishall, Bunji Garlin + Assassin’s Suit of Black
The pan-Caribbean supergroup drops an Afrosoca banger.
2016 Soca: Kes + Lyrikal Combine For “Unlimited Vibes”
Words by LargeUp Crew
With only the Christmas season standing between now and Trinidad Carnival, soca artists are preparing for the imminent arrival of the Caribbean's greatest two-day-long display of reve... Read More...
Meet Tish Hyman, the Bad Gyal From Puff Daddy’s “MMM”
Meet the soulful voice behind the tough chat on Puffy's surprise mixtape.
LargeUp Premiere: Jah9 – “Feeling Irie”
The roots songstress drops a big one-drop anthem.
Toppa Top 10: Sly Dunbar Selects 10 Sly + Robbie Classics
Sly ranks the Riddim Twins' most essential sessions.