Throwback Thursdays: Wayne Wonder x Def Jamaica x Federation Sound
Revisit the Jamaica-set video for the 2004 collaboration between Wayne Wonder, CNN and Mr. Lexx, from the reggae-meets-hip-hop compilation, Def Jamaica
LargeUp Premiere: The Red, Gold & Green Machine — “The Look Of Love”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
L.A.-based group The Red, Gold & Green Machine describe themselves as "Native Tongues meets Parliament-Funkadelic at a neighborhood party in Jamaica," which could go down in ... Read More...
AUDIO: Jah Banks – “Battle For Middle You (BKBashment Remix)”
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo by Charlie Rubin—
Remember Jah Banks Jah Makin Music mixtape, which we premiered back in February? We loved the whole thing, but definite standout was the "Battle For Middle Yo... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: DJ Prince Feat. Sean Price – “Shottas”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
DJ Prince is getting ready to drop his debut LP Test My Sound on May 13th — to celebrate, he's giving us an exclusive preview, with the track "Shottas" featuring Brooklyn hip-hop... 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...
AUDIO: Download Grand Analog’s “Lion Head”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Toronto hip-hop/soul/? group Grand Analog is getting ready to drop their third full-length, through Jillionaire's brand-spankin'-new Feel Up Records (It's the label's first release... Read More...
Audio: A$AP Ferg Heads to Trinidad On “Petit Valley”
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo via @ASAPFerg/Instagram—
We already knew A$AP Ferg liked dancehall—now, Harlem's Trap Lord, who happens be of Trini heritage, is getting into soca as well. Ferg has taken ins... Read More...
Three the Hard Way: Stephen Marley x Sizzla x Capleton – “Rock Stone”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Fresh off his appearance at LargeUp's Winter Music Massive party Saturday night, Stephen Marley has issued the second leak from his upcoming album, Revelation Part 2: The Fruit Of ... Read More...
Everything Nice: Watch The First Video From Popcaan’s Upcoming LP
Words by Natalie Weiner–
Popcaan has much to be thankful for—cosigns from artists like Pusha T, Drake, Busta, and Snoop, a Billboard-charting single, multiple international tours... all before he's dropped a... Read More...
Media Watch: “Unsung” Highlights Gil Scott-Heron’s Jamaican Roots
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Poet, musician, activist, and "godfather of rap" Gil Scott-Heron challenged musical and social limits right up until his death in 2011, combining jazz, blues, soul, and spoken word... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Salaam Remi on The Fugees’ “Blunted on Reality”
Words by Salaam Remi, as told to Jesse Serwer—
This month marks the 20th anniversary of The Fugees' debut album, Blunted on Reality. Not The Score, their massive, legendary, multi-platinum 1996 commercia... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Jah Banks – “Jah Makin Music” Mixtape
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Just looking at the cover of Jah Banks' new mixtape, you get a pretty good idea of what he's about —vintage reggae and dancehall (see the tropical forest) combined with classic Bro... Read More...