The King of Ska: Essential Tracks From Prince Buster, 1938-2016
This one-time boxer and sound-system strongman brought the music of Jamaica to the world.
Toppa Top 12: Twelve Reasons To Catch Reggae Sumfest This Year
Jamaica's No. 1 stageshow is livestreaming this weekend in 360-degree virtual reality.
Visual Culture: Roger Steffens + Peter Simon’s “Reggae Scrapbook”
A look into the archives of reggae's most prolific collector, and one of its best-known photographers.
R.I.P: Rocksteady Pioneer Hopeton Lewis, 66
Remembering the voice behind the seminal rocksteady tune "Take It Easy," among other Jamaican music classics.
AUDIO: Popcaan — “Love Yuh Bad”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Another day, another new tune from dancehall crooner Popcaan, who's steady promoting his forthcoming project Where We Come From, out June 10th. "Love Yuh Bad," the album's second sin... Read More...
“Who Knows”: Behind The Scenes at Protoje + Chronixx’s New Video
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photos by Yannick Reid—
The two premiere ambassadors of Jamaica's current reggae renaissance, Protoje and Chronixx, first teamed up for the single "Who Knows" a couple months a... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: I-Octane — “Trendsetta”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
I-Octane, one of our picks for the 10 artists keeping dancehall fresh in 2014, just dropped off the brand-new video for his tune "Trendsetta" here at LargeUp Fresh off the relea... 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...
Musical Youth: Help Kickstart Alpha Boys’ School’s Music Programs!
Words by Erin MacLeod—
If you are a reggae fan, you should know about Alpha Boys' School. Run by the Sisters of Mercy, it's been a refuge for disadvantaged youth for almost 150 years. It's also been a we... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Chronixx – “Here Comes Trouble” Dub
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Chronixx is getting everyone hyped for his Dread and Terrible EP, dropping April 1st—remember the the health-conscious track "Spirulina" from last week? Well, today he's offering... Read More...
Sound Supplement: Chronixx Goes Green with “Spirulina”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Getting ready for swimsuit season? Detoxing after a long winter of Netflix and takeout? Well it looks like Jamaica's Chronixx is on a health kick, too—the latest song from the artist... Read More...
AUDIO: Gyptian + Ricky Blaze Reconnect on “Stuck”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Gyptian, Jamaican dancehall crooner and all-around ladies man, has a new single with Brooklyn producer Ricky Blaze. What happened the last time these two got in the studio together... Read More...