It’s another Sunday and all four of you who read this blog know what that means – AUDIO FOREPLAY SUNDAY. Today’s edition holds a special place in my heart because it falls on Labor Day weekend. Anyone who has ever been to New York City for the annual West Indian Day Parade knows just how monumental this celebration is.
I grew up here, and the sounds of all those Caribbean islands, especially the bands from my own homeland, Haiti, blasting down the parkway, made for the best part of my summer. We closed it out with a bang, some jumpin, and plenty of wavin. My whole “not crossing the bridge on weekends” motto actually began with Labor Day weekend. For as long as I can remember, I dedicated this weekend to my roots — both as a Haitian and a Brooklynite — and all the incredible things that come with it. The music — Zouk, Compa, Soca, Reggae — the food, the drinks, the culture, the people, and of course, the parties. At least once a year, I had to get my fix of all those things along with some serious rounds of Dominoes.
This weekend was the first time in a very long time that I crossed the bridge during Labor Day weekend. I have to admit, it made for some unforgettable moments, but today I am back in Brooklyn, and I’m not leaving until Tuesday. So let’s wait no longer. Today’s AUDIO FOREPLAY sampling is dedicated to Carnival, summer, and of course, the jump and wave.
SO EVERYONE TAKE YOUR FLAGS OUT AND WAVE THEM HIGH!!! IT’S CARNIVAL TIME!!!!
Wyclef ft. Buju Banton & T-Vice "Party By The Sea"
Machel Montano & Xtatik Big Truck and Footsteps
Carimi
Djakout Mizik - Sa Se Biznis Pam
KASSAV LIVE
KASSAV - "OU LE"
Bunji Garlin & Square One
Ms. Alysha & Faye-Ann Lyons - Party
KMC - Soul On Fire
GVG
~we're the warriors they write epics about~
1 comment:
GT Massive!!!!!!!!
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