LargeUp Interview: Talking Dubplates + Dancehall with Johnny Osbourne
Four decades into his career, the foundation singer is still making waves.
LargeUp TV: Snoop Lion Talks Reggae, Rastafari + Musical Youth
Words by Jesse Serwer, Video Shot by Ethan Sigman—
Like it or not, Snoop Lion's Reincarnated is the most talked about reggae project since... yeah, even we are struggling to remember the last time a new ... Read More...
Regatta de Lazer: Major Lazer Caribbean Tour Video + “Jessica” Audio
Words by Jesse Serwer—
In January, Major Lazer set sail—that's not flowery language, they literally set sail—on a five-stop Caribbean tour, traveling from Jamaica to Tortola to St. Maarten to St. Croix t... Read More...
“Watch Out” Now: Major Lazer x Busy Signal, “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Of the collaborations promised on Major Lazer's upcoming Free the Universe LP, “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” featuring Busy Signal is one of those that most piqued our interest. No... Read More...
LargeUp Interview: Rolling with Jovi Rockwell
Words by Jesse Serwer
Photos by Martei Korley
Jovi Rockwell is one of the most dynamic and intriguing Jamaican vocalists to emerge in the last decade. Though she's impressed us with her scene-stealing c... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Major Lazer in Kingston, Jamaica
Photos and Video by Martei Korley—
As part of their five-island Caribbean tour last month—otherwise known as "Mutiny Aboard the Molly Roger"— Major Lazer visited Kingston, Jamaica, for a free show at t... Read More...
No Ice Cream Video: Watch Major Lazer’s “Jah No Partial” Featuring Johnny Osbourne
Words by Jesse Serwer—
When Major Lazer dropped "Jah No Partial" in October, featuring its sample of Johnny Osbourne's "Mr. Marshall," we wondered how this would benefit one of our favorite artists of al... Read More...
Bouyon Bass: Asa Bantan Is Dominica’s “One Man” Hit Wave
The bouyon artist is responsible for some of the island's biggest anthems in recent memory.
Video: Watch Snoop Lion’s “La La La”
Words by DJ Gravy—
As you've probably heard, hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg recently took his career in a radical new direction, inspired by reggae, Bob Marley and the message of Rastafari. Snoop spent some tim... Read More...
Inna Dubstep Style: Major Lazer Meets Johnny Osbourne on “Jah No Partial”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Amidst hyping their upcoming Free the Universe single, Major Lazer has revealed that the tune features vocals from none other than our friend, "Dancehall Godfather" and one of Jama... Read More...
Watch No Doubt’s Video for Their Busy Signal Collab, “Push and Shove”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Busy Signal's arrest, and subsequent extradition to the U.S., earlier this year couldn't have come at a more inopportune time. The deejay, long one of Jamaica's top (and best) danc... Read More...
Seen: Diplo Sports the LargeUp x RockersNYC T-Shirt
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by DJ Gravy—
Check out the man called Diplo in his LargeUp x Rockers NYC t-shirt at a Notting Hill Carnival afterparty in London. Have you seen our LargeUp TV episode with the mi... Read More...