My Story, Pt. 1: Download New Remixes From Screechy Dan
Preview Screechy Dan's upcoming "My Story" mixtape (with Federation, Safari Sound and DJ Autograph) via remixes of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" and Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt."
Impressions: Chronixx, Junior Reid + Rice and Peas at Central Park SummerStage
Mick Jagger was among those in attendance as Chronixx, Junior Reid and the Rice and Peas crew performed before a capacity crowd at Central Park SummerStage.
Royally Speaking: Jesse Royal Meets Major Lazer
LargeUp's 2014 Artist to Watch Jesse Royal teams with Walshy Fire and Major Lazer for the new mixtape, Royally Speaking.
Fashion Fridays: Jamaica’s Love Affair with the Mesh Marina
The mesh marina, the netted garment favored by generations of Jamaican men, has been turning up everywhere from retro-styled dancehall videos to the runway.
Watch Out Fi Dis: Major Lazer + Busy Signal On “Dancing With The Stars”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
You remember Winnie Cooper, heroine (and crush of 10-year-old boys everywhere) of late '80s hit The Wonder Years? Well, as so many...post-fame celebrities before her, Winnie— aka act... Read More...
Powder “Fresh”: New Jillionaire Video Brings The Heat To Freezing NYC
Words by Natalie Weiner—
Jillionaire, of Major Lazer fame and an esteemed member of the LargeUp family, has been putting in work on some of his side projects recently. After two years on the road with Major ... Read More...
Now Things: Jillionaire Launches Feel Up Records
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Long before he became an official member of Major Lazer, we already knew Jillionaire as a musical renaissance man who was connecting the dots between the Caribbean and various worldwi... Read More...
Blacka’s World: Blacka Loses Himself + Teaches The World
Words by LargeUp Crew—
The Winter Olympics weren't the only international culture clash happening in Russia last month. While the world's greatest cold-weather athletes were proving themselves in Sochi, ... Read More...
Mixtape Tuesdays?!?: Walshy Fire x Midnite x I-Grade
Words by Kaya.lah—
The incomparable Walshy Fire of Major Lazer and Black Chiney fame (and an esteemed LargeUp contributor) teams up with roots powerhouse I-Grade Records to give the massive a great sampl... Read More...
Carnival Checklist: Pre-Carnival Week in Trinidad
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Today we begin the countdown to Carnival in Trinidad with the first in a week's worth of features previewing the Caribbean's biggest bacchanal.
Trinidad Carnival is seven days a... Read More...
You Rate It: Major Lazer + Sean Paul – “Come On To Me”
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo by Kevin Ornelas—
Major Lazer is certainly not hurting for star power on their upcoming EP, Apocalypse Soon. First we heard from Pharrell on the addictive track "Aerosol Ca... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Slum Village – “Fall In Love” (Suns of Dub Remix)
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Suns of Dub's mix of Slum Village's "Fall In Love" was easily one of our favorite tunes on their self-titled mixtape, premiered right here in December. There's no real rocket science ... Read More...