LargeUp Premiere: Watch Omar’s “Simplify (Rootickal Re Twist)” Video
A reggae remix from British soul man Omar Lye-Fook and his brother, producer Scratch Professor.
LargeUp Premiere: Curtis Lynch Project – “Let It Go”
A soulful reggae jam featuring the UK's Shola Ama, Stush and Big Fris.
Beg Yuh Build a Box: Watch Gappy Ranks’ “Carpenter” Video
The U.K.'s Gappy Ranks had a big year in 2013, returning to a more roots-y sound with his LP Shining Hope after focusing on dancehall for much of the last few years. "Carpenter" was one of the big singles o... Read More...
LargeUp Exclusive: Stream Gappy Ranks’ “Carpenter”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
For his latest release, Shining Hope, Gappy Ranks—who came to prominence in 2010 with the Studio One-inspired Put the Stereo On—has gone back to basics once more. In the artist's o... Read More...
Audio: Download Wrongtom and Deemas J.’s “Riot Ting”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
On the heels of their Sleng Teng-inspired single, "Jump + Move + Rock," (posted and discussed here) British producer Wrongtom and deejay Deemas J. released their collaborative LP I... Read More...
Texas Toasting: UK Bass Culture Heads South by Southwest
Words by Jesse Serwer—
The annual South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas, is set to get a little island flavor this year. "Island flavor," in this case, referring to both Jamaica and England (i... Read More...
Extra Cockney & Yardie: Talking Dancehall with Stush
Words by Zoe Dennington
As a bonus to our latest edition of Cockney & Yardie, columnist Gabriel Heatwave set us up with U.K. dancehall writer Zoe Dennington and her recent interview with one of Engla... Read More...