A playlist to get you in the mood for Notting Hill Carnival, the party of the summer

A playlist to get you in the mood for Notting Hill Carnival, the party of the summer
From Popcaan to Gyptian — Pour yourself a rum and Red Bull and get into carnival spirit with these party bangers.

British summer is coming to an end (despite the fact that it never really began) and, as we speak, preparations for the best party of the year are taking shape around London, where Notting Hill Carnival will be hosted for its 50th year.

The weather is looking a bit peaky so take a Jane Fonda through our pre-Carnival playlist and get that sunshine feeling on the inside.

Popcaan – ‘Everything Nice’

Gyptian – ‘Hold You’

Vybz Kartel – ‘Ramping Shop’

Tony Matterhorn – ‘Dutty Wine’

Beenie Man – ‘Who Am I’

Krept & Konan ft. Jeremih – ‘Freak Of The Week’

Sean Paul – ‘Ganja Mi Smoke’

JW & Blaze – ‘Palance’

Alkaline – ‘Up’

Mavado – ‘Cherish My Love’

Mr Vegas – ‘Go Thru Di Gate’

i-Octane – ‘Don’t Stop Di Vibes’

Demarco – ‘Puppy Tail’

Busta Rhymes – ‘Twerk It’

Vybz Kartel – ‘Summertime’

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