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Mixtape Mondays: Major Lazer, Smutlee, Safari Sound, Bud E Green

May 20, 2013

Words by Deejay Theory — Welcome to another edition of Mixtape Mondays. We’re back to add the necessary soundtrack to your week with vibes from a global roundup of deejays. From one drop to big room, and culture to cardio, we keep the ting versatile with something for everyone this week. Go in below. Major Lazer, ... Read more

You Rate It: David Heartbreak’s “The Foundation”

May 17, 2013

Words by Deejay Theory — Hustling bass maker David Heartbreak just dropped his first official solo record, a seven-track offering of electronic compositions showcasing what the man has been up to this past year or so in the lab. If you remember, we hipped you to Heartbreak’s Caribbean roots and some of his moombahton / dancehall crossover ... Read more

Fashion Fridays: Ladies Creole Wear in Dominica

May 17, 2013

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Martei Korley— MODEL: Malia Constance Visit Dominica during the island’s independence celebrations, and you’re sure to be struck by an outpouring of national pride in the form of the ubiquitous, traditional Creole wear. While other islands acknowledge their mixed African and European heritage by donning similar formal attire during ... Read more

Fashion Fridays: Are Vellies the Original Clarks?

May 17, 2013

Words by Mikaila Brown, Photos by Jason Eric Hardwick for Brother Vellies— “Everybody haffi ask weh mi get mi Clarks” In his 2010 hit song “Clarks,” Vybz Kartel outlines the official outfit for an original “badman” down to the footwear. His shoes, the ubiquitous Clarks, are so attractive that everyone wants to know where he ... Read more

Mixtape Mondays: Douster’s “Inna Douster Style N Fashion” (LargeUp Premiere)

May 13, 2013

Words by Deejay Theory — It’s good to see French tropical/bass/club music maestro Douster moving fully in the dancehall arena with his newest project—a wicked, four- track EP featuring the fresh voices of JA talents Keida, Cee Gee, Kantana and Kari Jess (not to mention some cool, Limonious-inspired artwork). Our friends at Mixpak passed thru this week to drop off this full-length ... Read more

Impressions: Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash 2013

May 11, 2013

Words by Kieran K. Meadows, Photos by Kevin Ornelas— Last night, four leading New York sounds—each repping different genres on separate stages—went head-to-head over three rounds at the 2013 edition of Red Bull Music Academy’s Culture Clash — the first held in New York — and by the end, one sound was crowned the winner. ... Read more

LargeUp Premiere: Red Fox’s “Soulja” Video

May 21, 2013

Words by Jesse Serwer— Red Fox is one of the pillars of dancehall music in New York City. Sure, he originally hails from St. Catherine, Jamaica and came to fame with the classic “Down in Jamaica” (alongside singer Naturalee) but the rough-voiced deejay has called NYC home for decades. Back in the ’80s, Red was ... Read more

PHOTOS + VIDEO: LargeUp x Rice and Peas at Great Googa Mooga

May 20, 2013

Words by Kieran Meadows, Video by Taylor Viera, Photos by Lucio Bracamontes and Mark Dixon— The rain and clouds may have canceled Day 2 of the GoogaMooga Music & Food Festival in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Sunday, but not before a little taste of the Caribbean brightened up an otherwise overcast and soggy Saturday afternoon on ... Read more

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GIVEAWAY: Win Tix, Be Photographer For A Day At UCLA JazzReggae Fest

May 20, 2013

Words by LargeUp Crew— LargeUp and Okayplayer are offering you the chance to win tickets for the 27th Annual UCLA JazzReggae Festival, happening this Memorial Day Weekend on May 26th and 27th. The lucky winner will receive one pair of tickets and a photo pass to photograph the two-day event. If you knock your gig as a music photo-journalist ... Read more

Ready For Di Road: Watch Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Video

May 18, 2013

Words by Jesse Serwer— The video for Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” is one of the most anticipated ever from a soca artist. “Differentology” was the breakout tune of Trinidad’s carnival season, a season which has already produced some memorable, high-concept videos that have stepped up the game for soca visuals. Months have passed since Carnival hype ... Read more

LargeUp Premiere: Damian + Stephen Marley Remix Eric Clapton

May 17, 2013

Words by Jesse Serwer— The connection between Eric Clapton and Bob Marley runs deep. “Slowhand”‘s 1974 version of “I Shot the Sheriff” is perhaps the most famed reggae cover of all-time, and the song that gave Marley’s music some of its earliest mainstream exposure in the U.S. To this day, it’s the only Clapton single ... Read more

AUDIO: Stream Mykal Rose’s “Dutty Road” + “Bloody Town”

May 16, 2013

Words by Jesse Serwer— We’ve always got an open ear to lend new music from Mykal Rose. Anyone who tells you Rose isn’t one of reggae’s greatest vocalists is buggin’, and his voice hasn’t lost any of its power since his peak with Black Uhuru 30 years ago. Rose’s new LP, Show Down Inna Bloody ... Read more

Black Gold: Mount Gay’s Black Barrel Rum

Impressions: Live From Kingston with Protoje + Friends

CONTEST: Record at Tuff Gong with Stephen Marley

R.I.P: Cedric Im Brooks, Jamaican Saxophone Great

Fashion Fridays: Tallawa Collection

Bumboclaat!: Irie Bathroom Tissue

PHOTO GALLERY: LargeUp on Instagram

Fashion Fridays: Lord Blakely’s Super Cat x Ninjaman Clogs

AUDIO: Shaggy x Beres Hammond x Sly & Robbie “Fight This Feeling”

Mixtape Mondays: Major Lazer, Smutlee, Safari Sound, Bud E Green

You Rate It: David Heartbreak’s “The Foundation”

Fashion Fridays: Ladies Creole Wear in Dominica

Fashion Fridays: Are Vellies the Original Clarks?

Mixtape Mondays: Douster’s “Inna Douster Style N Fashion” (LargeUp Premiere)

Impressions: Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash 2013

LargeUp Premiere: Red Fox’s “Soulja” Video

PHOTOS + VIDEO: LargeUp x Rice and Peas at Great Googa Mooga

GIVEAWAY: Win Tix, Be Photographer For A Day At UCLA JazzReggae Fest

Ready For Di Road: Watch Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Video

LargeUp Premiere: Damian + Stephen Marley Remix Eric Clapton

AUDIO: Stream Mykal Rose’s “Dutty Road” + “Bloody Town”

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