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Bridging the Gap: Watch Roy Woods’ “Gwan Big Up Urself” Video

OVO's newest act bigs up West Indian culture in Toronto.

Fashion Fridays: How Women Are Redefining the Mesh Marina

Expect to see a lot more of di gyal dem getting on rude this summer.
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Iba Mahr and Notis revisit their fashion anthem with Tarrus Riley and director Jay Will.

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The mesh marina makes an appearance in the latest collection from one of the UK's most iconic luxury brands. Score one for Jamaican style?

Wheel + Come Again: Watch Assassin’s 90s Bashment-Inspired “Sekkle an Cease” Video

Agent Sasco rides the Nuh Fraid riddim back in time to an early '90s bashment party, complete with mesh marinas, DHQ Carlene look-a-likes, and jerk chicken. Scratchy video quality included for full effect!

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We've partnered with Brooklyn label Rebels to Dons to bring you their high-fashion spin on a Caribbean classic: the mesh marina.
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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.

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New York style meets Caribbean swagger in Trinidad-born designer Joshua C. Joseph's Rebels to Dons line.
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Watch The Nuh Fraid Riddim Video Medley Feat. Mr Vegas

Filmed at Killamanjaro Sound's studio in Jamaica, the Nuh Fraid medley video matches the riddim's old-school vibe from Suku’s mesh marina to Mr. Vegas’ gigantic rope chain to the use of a vinyl dubplate.
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Fashion, Forward: Aidonia’s “80s Dancehall Style”

Words by Saxon Baird— We don’t want to call it a full-on revival, but dancehall has definitely been leaning towards a return to the vintage style and sound of Jamaica in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. Mr. Vegas... Read More...
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Forward!: Notis + Iba Mahr Connect on “Diamond Sox”

Words by Jesse Serwer— At the top of the year, we told you how Notice, the production duo of Wayne “Unga Barunga” Thompson and Jason Welsch, were stepping out from behind the scenes and positioning thems... Read More...
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Throwback Thursdays: DJ Autograph on Lt. Stitchie’s “The Prescription”

Words by DJ Autograph— Earlier this year, Major Lazer released Free The Universe featuring the dancehall inspired hit "Watch Out Fi Dis (Bumaye)" featuring Busy Signal. The single's release was accompani... Read More...
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