LargeUp Mix Series: The Legendary King Addies’ “FAAWUD!” Mix
New York's "Billboard Sound" drop a fresh mix featuring the latest dancehall anthems.
Impressions: Photos from Notting Hill Carnival 2016
A vibrant set of images from this year's edition of Europe's largest street parade.
Sinal de Alarme: Meet Feminine Hi-Fi, A Brazilian Sound System That’s All Woman
These selectresses from Sao Paulo are making sure there's a space for the ladies in Brazil's reggae scene.
Selector’s Choice: Mighty Crown (Japan)
Japan's Far East Rulaz share their picks for the big tunes of Summer 2016.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Iconic U.K. Sound Systems
The legends of Notting Hill.
Selector’s Choice: Rory Gilligan (Stone Love)
The Stone Love Movement selector shares his favorite recent tunes.
Throwback Thursdays: Black Chiney’s Most Classic Mixtapes
Before there was Major Lazer, there was Black Chiney. Download the highlights from their game-changing dancehall mixtape series.
LargeUp Premiere: Tour De Force feat. Jahdan Blakkamoore, “Pool Party”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
It's safe to assume that producers and deejays will still be re-cutting and voicing Sleng Teng in 2085. King Jammy's game-changing 1985 digital dancehall riddim, as primal and basic ... Read More...
Found Footage: Watch Captain Barkey “Clash” Ninjaman + Deejay on NYC TV
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Here at LargeUp we always try to keep things positive, and leave the sensationalism to everybody else. So we'd rather spare you the gory details on the death of comedic dancehall... 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...
See It Ya: Four Jamaican Music Documentaries You Haven’t Seen
Words by Jesse Serwer—
The YouTube gods have been very, very benevolent recently, as we've been put on to not one, two or three but four fascinating documentaries on Jamaican music culture which we nev... Read More...