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LargeUp Premiere: Steve “The Lightning” Newland’s “Zion Awake” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer— Vocalist Steve Newland—a/k/a "The Lightning" and lead vocalist of Jamaica's top-ranking Rootz Underground band—recently released an album through Dubshot Records called The Lost Tr... Read More...

You Rate It: Matt Shadetek ft. Kid Kurupt, Chan Dizzy & 77 Klash “I Like To Move”

Words by DJ Theory — Brooklyn-based producer / DJ / audio educator and Dutty Artz label rep Matt Shadetek is back with a new original, showing once again that he's not afraid to take a few chances behind the... 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...

Media Watch: Jimmy Cliff’s Volkswagen Super Bowl Ad

Words by Tasha Brown— When you think of Volkswagen, Jimmy Cliff is not a person who likely comes to mind. But during the second quarter of this year’s Super Bowl broadcast, airing this Sunday, February 3... Read More...

Free Reggae: Marley’s Mellow Mood’s “Tune In Tuesdays” Series Presents Raging Fyah

Words by LargeUp Crew— Marley’s Mellow Mood has come up with a new way to “free the people with music,” launching a weekly free music download series, co-curated by LargeUp, and dubbed Tune in Tuesdays. ... Read More...

Impressions: Images From Rebel Salute, Pt. 2

Photos and Words by Martei Korley— We pick up our coverage of Jamaica's Rebel Salute on Day Two of Tony Rebel's annual reggae stage show, which featured performances from I-Wayne, Richie Spice, Chronix... Read More...

Video: Popcaan + Friends Hit The Bike Track For “So We Do It”

Words by Jesse Serwer— New York producer Dre Skull released the well-regarded Kling Klang riddim in 2012 and, to keep the momentum going in 2013, his label, Mixpak Records, is releasing a trio of videos ... Read More...

Free Reggae: Marley’s Mellow Mood “Tune In Tuesdays” Presents Sezi

Words by LargeUp Crew— Marley’s Mellow Mood has come up with a new way to “free the people with music,” launching a weekly free music download series, co-curated by LargeUp, and dubbed Tune in Tuesdays. ... Read More...

Truth and Rights: Celebrating Martin Luther King in the Caribbean

Words by Jesse Serwer— Martin Luther King Day might only be a federal holiday in the U.S. but the late civil rights leader's memory is celebrated throughout the Caribbean. MLK visited Jamaica in June o... Read More...

Free Reggae: Marley’s Mellow Mood “Tune In Tuesdays” Presents Protoje

Words by LargeUp Crew— Marley’s Mellow Mood has come up with a new way to “free the people with music,” launching a weekly free music download series, co-curated by LargeUp, and dubbed Tune in Tuesdays. ... Read More...

Video: Romain Virgo Gets “Fired Up Inside”

Words by Jesse Serwer— We weren't always fully on board with Romain Virgo but then the young crooner came and dropped one of the best reggae LPs of the year, The System (No. 6 on LargeUp's Toppa Top 10 a... Read More...

Kingston Noir: Pusha T’s Jamaica-Set “Blocka” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer— Pusha T recently traveled to Jamaica to film the video for "Blocka," his just-issued single featuring Popcaan and fellow GOOD Music artist Travis Scott. Shot in and around Matthews... Read More...

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