Toppa Top 10: Reggae/Dancehall’s Greatest Lady Deejays
Dancehall has always been a male-dominated sport but there have been many worthy ladies in the ranks over the years, too. Here's a look at the best of the best.
Throwback Thursdays: Shabba Ranks + Johnny Gill on Arsenio Hall
Words by DJ Gravy—
When Sean Paul and Konshens performed "Want Dem All" on the newly relaunched Arsenio Hall Show the other day, it got us thinking, hmmmmm. "Mr. Let's Get Busy" (that's Arsenio, for you ... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Baddest Jamaican Gyals of All-Time
Words by Jesse Serwer and Tami Tsansai, Photo by Terry O'Neill—
After our sexiest Bajan chicks countdown received so many forwards, we just knew we had to LargeUp our Jamaican ladies in a similar fashi... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Best ’90s Dancehall Videos (Selected By Jay Will)
Words by Jay Will—
Major Lazer's brand-new video for "Watch Out For This (Bumaye)" is a tribute to the styles and fashions of '90s dancehall. (Watch it here) Taking inspiration from some of the era's m... Read More...
AUDIO: Download Patra’s New Single, “Sweet Reggae Music”
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Kevin Ornelas—
In the fall of 2011, long-MIA dancehall goddess Patra sat down with us for her first interview in years, sharing the details of her planned comeback while show... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Dancehall All-Stars Meet the Roots
Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy:::Video by Kevin Ornelas:::Photos by Anthony Andrada—
The third and final video from the historic Dancehall All-Stars meet the Roots session at the 2011 Okayplayer Holi... Read More...
LargeUp TV: Patra + Friends Jam with the Roots
Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video by Kevin Ornelas:::Photo by Anthony Andrada—
In our second video from the historic The-Roots-Meet-Dancehall-Allstars session at this year's Okayplayer Holiday Jam, Mr. Easy ... Read More...
LargeUp TV: The Roots + Shaggy Inna Dancehall Style
Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy:::Video by Kevin Ornelas:::Photos by Anthony Andrada
This year's Okayplayer Holiday Jam at Brooklyn Bowl was truly one for the ages: among other highlights, it marked t... Read More...
Roots & Culture: The Roots Go Dancehall With Shaggy, Patra + More
Words by DJ Gravy, Photos by Anthony Andrada and Kevin Ornelas
I've been seeing The Roots for a long time. The first time was in '95 at The Knitting Factory. Since then they've become, well... The Roots.... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Top 10 Caribbean Style Icons
Words by Jesse Serwer
Already proclaimed a "style icon" by Paper, Complex and, yes, even Okayplayer, Theophilus London has fashion brands tripping over themselves to work with him right now. Watching the... Read More...
Style & Vibes: A Look Back At Dancehall Fashion, Pt. 3: The 90s
Words by Mikelah Rose
If you ask most dancehall aficionados, the '90s is usually their favorite era musically. It was also the most visually stimulating era, especially when it came to the women. The da... Read More...
Long Time Yuh Nuh Call: Exclusive Q+A with Patra (+ Web Exclusive Stream)
Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Kevin Ornelas
For years, "What ever happened to Patra?" has been one of the great mysteries of dancehall music. The "Queen of the Pack" had a run of crossover hits in the... Read More...