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Rebel Music: Watch Randy Valentine’s “Sound the Alarm” Video

Words by Deejay Theory — Big tune and explosive new video from the Jamaican-born, UK-residing Randy Valentine. This is definitely an artist we expect to hear a lot more movements from in 2014, as evident... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Youthman Promotion, J-Lava, Perfect Giddimani

Words by Deejay Theory — With WMC at a close and Carnival time in Jamaica rapidly approaching, the vibes don't stop at Mixtape Mondays. Some untouchable dubplates are paired with brand new soca and a bit... Read More...

LargeUp Premiere: Chronixx – “Here Comes Trouble” Dub

Words by Natalie Weiner— Chronixx is getting everyone hyped for his Dread and Terrible EP, dropping April 1st—remember the the health-conscious track "Spirulina" from last week? Well, today he's offering... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Green Lion Crew x King Mas, Federation Sound x Vybz Kartel, DJ Autograph

Words by Deejay Theory — Touching down from a long week in Austin, Texas (peep the full recap from our first SXSW showcase here) we're back at Mixtape Mondays with more vibes on deck. New roots and one drop ... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: So Shifty, Brimstone Sounds x Sizzla Kalonji, Duss Ova aka 220 Sound

Words by Deejay Theory — With Carnival rapidly approaching and winter wrapping up soon we're keeping the music and vibes flowing as always here at Mixtape Mondays. So whether you're getting ready for the... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Romain Virgo x Tek 9 Movements, King Addies, Kalibandulu

Words by Deejay Theory — More madness and vibes this week at Mixtape Mondays, with a full dose of foundation, exclusives and brand new dancehall shellings. Brooklyn, Jamaica and Italy hold the torch this... Read More...

Jamaica Special: Chronixx Brings ‘Trouble’ To BBC 1Xtra

Words by Deejay Theory — We had to take a moment to digest the serious gwaanings down in Jamaica this past week courtesy of BBC Radio 1/1Xtra and their decent staff of DJs, David Rodigan, Robbo Ranx and ... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Ward 21 x Federation Sound x DJ Autograph, Walshy Fire, Tribe of Kings x Mighty Mystic

Words by Deejay Theory — While our own Jesse Serwer jets back to NYC from Rebel Salute in JA (2014 wrap up in a few) and many of us have the day off to honor MLK, it's business as usual here at Mixtape M... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Yaadcore, Federation Sound, Chi Ching Ching

Words by Deejay Theory — The new year brings new music, with the first Mixtape Monday of 2014 pulling up some carefully cooked roots music, uncut dancehall and a very rare throwback from the humble begin... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Baddest Mixtapes of 2013

Words by Deejay Theory — After another round of 150+ mixtape forwards here at Mixtape Mondays we're back to count down some of the biggest and most memorable picks we've covered this year. There were a h... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Blessed Coast, DJ Rampage, Upsetta International

Words by Deejay Theory — Hopefully all our peoples in the states had a good holiday weekend and are ready to get back in the zone. There's a good chance these mixes can help you dig into your work week w... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Federation Sound, Livity Movements x Kabaka Pyramid, DJ Green B

Words by Deejay Theory — Monday is here and so are some badd new mixtapes to charge up your week. Nuff dancehall, roots and other niceness set the tone reaching out from NYC and California. Catch some do... Read More...

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