Mixtape Mondays: The Large, Crown Prince, Yaga Sounds
#MixtapeMondays is back as always giving you that good good to jump start your week. Roots, dancehall, Afro and more set the tone with mixes from NYC to Dubai.
Throwback Thursdays: The Large On Shy FX’s “Original Nuttah”
Words by The Large—
Jungle legend Shy FX recently returned in surprising fashion, hitting us with some vintage reggae flavor on the sublime single "Soon Come" with singer Liam Bailey. Of course, that got... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Ten Best Caribbean Eats in NYC
Words by Jesse Serwer/LargeUp—
This article appears in No Ice Cream Sound issue #4, which you can purchase here.
No matter where you are in New York City, you’re not far from a great Caribbean meal. T... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Soldia Sound, Jubilee, Riddim Wise, Federation Sound
Words by Deejay Theory —
We've got a solid roundup of vibes this week at Mixtape Mondays: Classic dancehall for the cookout, bad-gal Brooklyn bass, roots and culture and murderous dubplates cruise us int... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: The Large, So Shifty, Toddla T x Deejay Theory, I-Octane, Max Glazer
Words by DJ Theory —
Welcome back to another stacked edition of Mixtape Mondays. Big vibes from the UK, Germany, NYC, Jamaica, and even a quick ting from yours truly add the pepper this week. Serve yours... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Green Lion Crew x Kabaka Pyramid, Hipsters Don’t Dance, DJ Select
Words by DJ Theory —
Sliding into another week of Mixtape Mondays, we're treated to three different takes on carnival and reggae music. From undiluted roots to crossover anthems to sure-shot soca, the vi... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: LargeUp’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Today is Black Friday, so that must mean it's time to start start thinking about your holiday shopping list, right? Or not. You've actually still got more than 30 days until Chri... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Exclusive Premiere of “Endless Summer” from ZJ Elektra x The Large x Tasha Rozez
Words by DJ Theory —
We take a short detour at Mixtape Mondays today to bring you a world premiere from three heavy-hitting selectors in the game, each holding it down for the ladies and dancehall in a b... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Eccentrix, The Large, Mad Mike x Fras Twinz, Toddla T
Words by DJ Theory —
With Notting Hill Carnival coming to a close and NYC's West Indian Day Parade on the horizon, there's no shortage of mixes and vibes to be had this time of year. Here's a few of our... Read More...
Visual Culture: Art in the Dancehall
Words by Emily Shapiro—
When dancehall music bust in the 1980's, with it came a new style of art and design. Album covers reflected the music's raw sensibilities with over-the-top cartoons and imagery, w... Read More...
Mixtape Mondays: Federation Sound, The Large, Kalibandulu
Words by DJ Theory—
This week I find myself in Austin, TX for the SXSW festival. Having a more than decent time already down here, I'm looking forward to DJing a healthy amount of parties, connecting with th... Read More...
Zeen?: No Ice Cream Sound Issue #3
Words by Jesse Serwer
Susannah Webb is the DJ known as The Large (check her latest mix, Neva Soft) and the gyal behind T-shirt line/blog Shimmy Shimmy. She also produces the world's first and only public... Read More...