The August bank holiday is around the corner.
Other than the expected BBQs, Sunday night pub trips and the plethora of picnics that leaves no patch of grass uncovered, this means one thing; Notting Hill Carnival 2019 is almost here.
To celebrate the capital's annual proud and definitely loud annual festival, we look back at the Carnival throughout the ages. Plus, we've sorted the best tracks to get you in the NHC mood, all in one handy location - Spotify.
Street sounds
To hear our ES Carnival playlist, click here, or scan this code with the Spotify app.
Booo! by Sticky ft Ms Dynamite
A perfect intro of smooth R&B and dancehall vocals… and then the massive bass drops. A true Carnival anthem.
So Mi Like It by Spice
Dubbed ‘the queen of dancehall’, Spice brings fast, flowing chat and a big beat. Head to the Red Bull Sound System to hear it for yourself.
Dat Sexy Body by Sasha
Ignored at first, Sasha’s lusting lyrics have made their way into all genres of music through remixes — but the original remains the best.
No Letting Go by Wayne Wonder
Hear this classic from Wayne Wonder (right) and you can already imagine the dance moves to go with it.
Hot Wuk by Mr Vegas
A song so iconic it sparked its own eponymous Carnival after-party, and with good reason.
Dutty Wine by Tony Matterhorn
Starting a neck-gyrating, splits-inducing dance craze (google for instructions), you’ll hear — and see — this one by Tony Matterhorn at Carnival every single year.
Pull up to Mi Bumper by Konshens & J Capri
‘If this isn’t played at a rave then just leave,’ says one YouTube comment. We’re inclined to agree — this banger is a must for any good Carnival sound system.
