Beautiful Dominica: Images From the Nature Island
How it looked before the storm.
Fashion Fridays: Tortola’s Trèfle Swimwear
Words by Tami Tsansai, Photos by Norman Allen, Donn Thompson and Anya Saran Schultheiss—
What comes to mind when you think of Tortola? Beautiful beaches, scenic mountains, even volcanoes… but fashion? ... 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...
Island Hopping: Kiteboarding From Spain to Turks & Caicos
Words by Tasha Brown—
Forget a plane: six daring kitesurfers have found a new way to "fly" to the Caribbean.
Sometime between November 20th and 25th, six daring kitesurfers will embark from Fuertevent... Read More...
The LargeUp Sessions Mixtape Vol. 1: D-Life’s T&T 50 Mix
Words by LargeUp Crew—
2012 is a huge year for the Caribbean as many of its nations are celebrating 50 years of independence. This milestone ties into the anti colonial struggle which Rastafari is largely ba... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Half Way Tree, Kingston Reacts to Jamaica’s 4×100-meter World Record
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos and Video by Martei Korley—
The Jamaican team of Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter ran the 4 x 100-meter sprint in 36.84 seconds, beating the previo... Read More...
Kardinal Offishall’s Six Things Everyone Must Do For Caribana
Words by Kardinal Offishall, as told to Jesse Serwer—
While Jamaica is getting set for Monday's 50th anniversary festivities with all sorts of events and celebrations, the biggest blockbuster fete this... Read More...
You Rate It: Nicki Minaj x Beenie Man, “Gun Shot”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Here at LargeUp we try to carefully curate all of our musical selections so you don't have to. There's plenty of other sites where you can sift through all the junk that gets throw... Read More...
European Union: Alborosie Remixes Amy Winehouse
Words by Jesse Serwer, via Salaam Remi—
"Halftime" was a favorite on Lioness, the posthumous, Amy Winehouse odds-and-ends album that turned up late last year. (Not to take anything away from her great re... Read More...
Run Tune: Exclusive interview with DJ Child
Words by DJ Theory
DJ Child is the hardest-working man in the reggae biz that you've never heard of--if you rely on mainstream channels for your music discovery, that is. As the mind behind Oakland-based... Read More...
Tis The Season: Caribbean Cold and Flu Fixes
Words by J-Rockaz
Cold season is upon us and it is high time for some Caribbean holistic remedies for the common cold. If you thought that stuff was all mystical hocus pocus--you were almost right. I mea... Read More...