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Carnival Starter Kit: Get Ready For The West Indian Labor Day Parade With These 25 Songs

September 1, 2016 - 3:56 pm by Shanice Davis

Warm up for the biggest carnival celebration in the U.S.

Labor Day and carnival season go hand-in-hand in New York City, one of the top multicultural destinations in the world. The annual New York Caribbean Carnival draws roughly two million people to Brooklyn each year throughout five days of cultural events that culminate on the Eastern Parkway.

During the West Indian Day Parade, which is one year shy of its 50th anniversary, masqueraders hit the road in colorful costumes, West Indian chefs line the sidewalks with traditional favorites and the local community parties with tourists as Caribbean music pulses throughout the borough.

Whether you're a carnival newbie or a seasoned bacchanlist, warm up for the "greatest carnival in North America" with this starter kit featuring 25 hits from Antigua to Trinidad, new, classic and in-between.

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Voice - "Cheers To Life"
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Voice - "Cheers To Life"

Kes - People
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Kes - People

Olatunji - Oh Yay
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Olatunji - Oh Yay

Ricardo Drue - Bet
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Ricardo Drue - Bet

Cloud 5 - No Behavior (Whole Place Shell Down)
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Cloud 5 - No Behavior (Whole Place Shell Down)

Konshens - Bruk Off Yuh Back
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Konshens - Bruk Off Yuh Back

Vybz Kartel - Fever
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Vybz Kartel - Fever

Ricky T & Eempey Slicker - Freaky Girls
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Ricky T & Eempey Slicker - Freaky Girls

King Bubba - Who Drinking Rum / Come Out To Win
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King Bubba - Who Drinking Rum / Come Out To Win

Destra - Lucy
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Destra - Lucy

Machel Montano - Like Ah Boss
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Machel Montano - Like Ah Boss

Benjai - Phenomenal
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Benjai - Phenomenal

Teddyson John - Allez
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Teddyson John - Allez

Marvay - Survive The Weekend
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Marvay - Survive The Weekend

Nicha B - Can't Wait
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Nicha B - Can't Wait

Blaxx - Leh Go
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Blaxx - Leh Go

Square One - Faluma
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Square One - Faluma

Super Blue - Fantastic Friday
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Super Blue - Fantastic Friday

Machel Montano - Band Of D Year
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Machel Montano - Band Of D Year

Destra Garcia featuring Machel Montano - It's Carnival
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Destra Garcia featuring Machel Montano - It's Carnival

Rupee - Jump
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Rupee - Jump

Krosfyah - Pump Me Up
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Krosfyah - Pump Me Up

WCK - Balance Batty
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WCK - Balance Batty

Burning Flames - Iron Band
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Burning Flames - Iron Band

Kassav - Zouk La Se Sel Medikaman Nou Ni
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Kassav - Zouk La Se Sel Medikaman Nou Ni

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