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‘Blessed’ Earthstrong: Deejay Theory Remixes Sizzla’s New Tune

Words by Jesse Serwer— Our Deejay Theory has been killing it with the remixes lately. His latest detonator is an official remix of Sizzla's "Blessed," just in time for Kalonji's Earthstrong today. The mi... Read More...

Yardie Offishall: Kardinal Offishall in Jamaica

Words by Tasha Brown, Photo via Rep JA— If you are still wondering what makes Kardinal Offishall so official, watch his latest video, for the patois-laden, dancehall-inspired "Tattoo (Rudebwoy)." You can... Read More...

You Rate It: Elliphant ft. Bunji Garlin and Diplo – “All Or Nothing”

Words by Natalie Weiner— Bunji Garlin is, once again, taking soca from T&T to the international pop scene—this time, on a new track with recent Mad Decent-signee Elliphant. Since the release of his c... Read More...

Fashion, Forward: Aidonia’s “80s Dancehall Style”

Words by Saxon Baird— We don’t want to call it a full-on revival, but dancehall has definitely been leaning towards a return to the vintage style and sound of Jamaica in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. Mr. Vegas... Read More...

Righteous Excursion: Jesse Royal Meets Sly, Robbie and Chinna

Words by Jesse Serwer— Jesse Royal is one of the key figures bringing reggae into the future, but he's working closely with some of the music's past giants to get there. For "Little Did They Know," a tra... Read More...

AUDIO: Tasonia x Peckings — “Bill”

Words by Saxon Baird— Fresh off the hangover of tax collection day here in the U.S., we offer you this gem with production courtesy of U.K.’s Peckings Records. The rocksteady tune called “Bill” is someth... Read More...

AUDIO: Soca Meets Techno on Mr. One Hundred’s “Palm Tree Destruction”

Words by Large Up Crew– With soca steadily gaining momentum on the international music scene, and its following growing steadily, sub-genres and other interpretations of the culture are inevitably emergi... Read More...

Boiling Point: Pressure Buss Pipe Unleashes “The Sound”

Words by Kaya.lah, Photo by Martei Korley— You know when an artist is catching his stride, you feel it. Over the last few years we have seen that culmination of development in reggae through names like Kons... Read More...

Vintage Vibes: Mr.Vegas + Joe Lickshot’s “Real Don”

Words by Jesse Serwer— It seems like everyone in reggae and dancehall is going back to basics. You could say Mr. Vegas helped kick off this trend back in early 2012 when he released Sweet Jamaica, an alb... Read More...

EVENT: LargeUp Presents Federation Sound 15th Anniversary (5/22)

Words by LargeUp Crew— Federation Sound has been at the forefront of pushing dancehall forward since 1999, when Max Glazer and Kenny Meez started the DJ crew with their good friend Cipha Sounds. Cipha ev... Read More...

Dancehall Nuh Dead: Ten Dancehall Acts That Matter Right Now

Words by LargeUp Crew— In light of the recent developments surrounding Vybz Kartel, we've heard a few voices proclaiming that dancehall is dead. But we're not ready to call Mr. Madden just yet. To th... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: DJ Rampage, Bud E Green, Poison Dart

Words by Deejay Theory — Big reggae vibes on deck this week at Mixtape Mondays, with a full plate of roots and a heavy collection of dubplates on the table. Grab a slice below. LargeUp Premiere: DJ Ra... Read More...