LargeUp Premiere: Kabaka Pyramid’s “Liberal Opposer” Video
Kabaka drops a video for "Liberal Opposer," the militant, hip-hop flavored single from his 2013 LP, Lead the Way.
Impressions: Pressure Busspipe + Protoje on the LargeUp Sessions
Reggae stars Pressure Busspipe and Protoje stopped by RadioLily.com for a memorable appearance on the LargeUp Sessions.
EVENT: Protoje + Pressure Busspipe on The LargeUp Sessions (5/22)
Culture specialists Protoje and Pressure Busspipe join us on this week's LargeUp Sessions radio show.
Higher Level: Watch Kabaka Pyramid’s “Never Gonna Be a Slave” Video
Words by Saxon Baird—
Kabaka Pyramid has dropped some spectacular new visuals for his tune “Never Gonna Be a Slave.” Directed by Norway's Erik Christian King, the strikingly colorful video intersperses a... Read More...
Rockers Redux: Watch Chronixx’s “Rastaman Wheel Out” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Chronixx released his Dread & Terrible project yesterday and, we thought, a video for the EP's "Rastaman Wheel Out" was coming, too. That turned out to be something of an April... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Suns of Dub – “The Journey to Baltimore” EP
Words by Jesse Serwer—
If you've read LargeUp in the last few months, you must know about Suns of Dub by now. We premiered the crew's mixtape with Major Lazer, named them to our Artists to Watch list for 2... Read More...
Toppa Top 21: 21 Artists To Watch For 2014
Words by LargeUp Crew, Photo by Martei Korley—
A year ago, the LargeUp braintrust sat down and selected ten "Artists to Watch" for 2013. Not every pick delivered on their promise, but our top choice, Chron... Read More...
Instagram Contest: Win Tix To See Chronixx, Ernest Ranglin + Monty Alexander
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Following a massive 2013 that saw him shell dung NYC twice on his debut U.S. tour, Chronixx returns to NY for his first 2014 dates this Saturday (1/25) and Sunday (1/26). No ordinary... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Tony Rebel on BET in 1993
Words by Jesse Serwer—
This weekend is the 21st edition of Rebel Salute, the music festival founded in 1993 by artist Tony Rebel. That was an important time for the artist known for classics like "Fresh ... Read More...
Meditations, Part 2: Bloodlines with Addis Pablo, Jesse Royal + Tesfa Zion
Words by Tony Lowe, Video by Tony Lowe and Taliesin Gilkes-Bower—
The second installment in our Meditations documentary series (check Part 1 here) features some peaceful vibes with Suns of Dub's Addis Pa... Read More...
Video: Watch Jesse Royal’s “Modern Day Judas”
Words by Chenee Daley, Photos by El Puru/Himages—
Enjoying success following his recently released mixtape In Comes the Small Axe, burgeoning reggae voice Jesse Royal (who we interviewed on LU in August ... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present Suns of Dub
A group, record label and sound system based between Jamaica, Trinidad and New Jersey, Suns of Dub is led by Addis Pablo, son of the late great Augustus Pablo, and producer/label co-CEO, Ras Jammy. Over the... Read More...