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Impressions: Notting Hill Carnival Wrap-up, Part One

Words by DJ Theory, Photos by DJ Gravy— "Notting Hill was crazy, as I left my hotel the first day there I literally just followed the sound of soca and horns." This past weeked our own DJ Gravy made a... 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...

Throwback Thursdays: Vintage Notting Hill Carnival Videos

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Norman Craig— Founded in 1965 (after an earlier indoors incarnation), Notting Hill Carnival has grown from a local community event meant to stave off racial tensions in... Read More...

Bashment Bible: How + Where to Party at Notting Hill Carnival

Words by Jesse Serwer— Headed to London for Notting Hill Carnival this weekend? You'll find no shortage of entertainment to choose from, that's for sure. Every year, Time Out London puts together a super... Read More...

Now Things: Exclusive Q+A with De Tropix

Words by Jesse Serwer— Yesterday we brought you the world premiere of The Skyward EP, a five-song project from the newly reunited De Tropix, the U.K.-based duo consisting of vocalist Cherry B and produ... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Hipsters Don’t Dance, Poirier, Smoke L.E.S

Words by DJ Theory— As Carnival time approaches in the UK we got some things to get you warm and whining, even if London is hemispheres away. Azonto heat from Ghana, JA dancehall, Trini soca, UK garage, ... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Walshy Fire, Iron Lyon, Smutlee

Words by DJ Theory — In keeping the summer vibes in full motion at Mixtape Mondays, we have a mixed bag of carnival heat from Miami, a heap of classics from NYC, and a humorously sick concept from Britai... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: The Heatwave, Saydis, WILDLIFE!, Murlo

Words by DJ Theory — Big Mixtape Mondays on deck today, celebrating 50 years of JA raving in the UK, JA Independence Day and of course good music worldwide. A string of essential classics, UK bashment, b... Read More...

Kardinal Offishall’s Six Things Everyone Must Do For Caribana

Words by Kardinal Offishall, as told to Jesse Serwer— While Jamaica is getting set for Monday's 50th anniversary festivities with all sorts of events and celebrations, the biggest blockbuster fete this... Read More...

Video: Mr. Vegas x Alison Hinds, “Bruk It Down (Remix)”

Words by Jesse Serwer— If all the be-spandexed Jamaican behinds brukking it down in Mr. Vegas' original "Bruk it Down" video weren't enough for you, Vegas has got you covered in his second video for 2012... Read More...

Fresh Trinis of Bel Air: Jillionaire Interviews Kes the Band In LA

Words by Jillionaire, Photos by Daryll Willoughby— When we heard that 2011's T&T Groovy Soca Monarch(s) Kes the Band would be visiting California for a month of recording, shows, networking and all-a... Read More...

LargeUp Premiere: Mr. Vegas feat. Alison Hinds, “Bruk It Down” Soca Remix

Words by Jesse Serwer— Mr. Vegas' "Bruk it Down" has been one of the biggest tunes across the Caribbean this year, and it certainly was a hit with the women of Barbados when Vegas came to visit for the R... Read More...

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