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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...

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Words by Tami Tsansai::Photos by Storm Saulter::Model: Ayana Rivière— It’s no secret that the Caribbean is home to scores of talented fashion designers, but how many can boast of serendipity and prepar... Read More...
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PHOTOS + VIDEO: LargeUp x Rice and Peas at Great Googa Mooga

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Audio: The Heatwave Refix RDX’s “Jump”

Words by Jesse Serwer— RDX's "Jump" has been one of the biggest tunes in the Caribbean—and at bashments around the world—for months, and now it's the basis for a top-notch refix (though "Crooklyn Clan-styl... Read More...

You Rate It: Nicki Minaj x Beenie Man, “Gun Shot”

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Big Man Business: Exclusive Q+A with Shaggy

Words by Jesse Serwer It's hard to think of anyone to whom the description "fun loving" applies more than Shaggy. But these are serious times, especially for a Jamaican recording artist, and Shaggy has m... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Federation Sound x 10 Deep, “Summer Murda” + Rep JA x Chinese Assassin, “Frenemies”

Words by DJ Theory As we cruise into September, we've got one last summer post to close out the season proper. It's Carnival season here in the US (make sure to check back here on LU soon for a wrap-up o... Read More...

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Rapper Metis returns with Demarco for Round II

Words by DJ Theory We recently premiered the new Metis single "The Grind" f. Busy Signal here on Largeup, which got some good feedback from our readers.  For those who wanted more and for those just catc... Read More...
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