May 18, 2013
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Posts tagged: Jamaica

LargeUp Premiere: Steve “The Lightning” Newland’s “Zion Awake” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer—

Steve Newland The Lightning

Vocalist Steve Newland—a/k/a “The Lightning” and lead vocalist of Jamaica’s top-ranking Rootz Underground band—recently released an album through Dubshot Records called The Lost Tracks, containing various solo tracks he’s recorded over the years. “Zion Awake” isn’t our favorite tune on the set—that would be the haunting “Marching On (Enchanted Flute)”—but it’s got a powerful new video, full of alternately bright and heavy visuals to complement its message of awareness and unity. Watch below…

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You Rate It: Matt Shadetek ft. Kid Kurupt, Chan Dizzy & 77 Klash “I Like To Move”

Words by DJ Theory —

artworks-000041192375-b0ulvr-originalBrooklyn-based producer / DJ / audio educator and Dutty Artz label rep Matt Shadetek is back with a new original, showing once again that he’s not afraid to take a few chances behind the boards. On “I Like To Move” Shadetek enlists JA talent Kid Kurupt, Chan Dizzy, and frequent BK collaborator 77 Klash to ride ruffneck bass, steady 909 drums and an obvious flip of Reel 2 Real‘s “I Like To Move It” cleverly applying the hook from the original into a jugglers theme. Stream and download below, and let us know how you rate it in the comments or on Facebook

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LargeUp TV: Major Lazer in Kingston, Jamaica


Photos and Video by Martei Korley—

Major Lazer

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Media Watch: Jimmy Cliff’s Volkswagen Super Bowl Ad

Words by Tasha Brown—

Jimmy Cliff Volkswagen ad

When you think of Volkswagen, Jimmy Cliff is not a person who likely comes to mind. But during the second quarter of this year’s Super Bowl broadcast, airing this Sunday, February 3, you’ll be able to catch the reggae legend in a new Volkswagen ad called “Sunny Side.”

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Free Reggae: Marley’s Mellow Mood’s “Tune In Tuesdays” Series Presents Raging Fyah

Words by LargeUp Crew—

Marley's Mellow Mood Raging Fyah

Marley’s Mellow Mood has come up with a new way to “free the people with music,” launching a weekly free music download series, co-curated by LargeUp, and dubbed Tune in Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, this link features a download of a new single from a different artist.

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Impressions: Images From Rebel Salute, Pt. 2


Photos and Words by Martei Korley—

Rebel Salute I-Wayne

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