We get in the spirit of carnival with the help of East-London promoter/DJ combo White Kids.
TextMoses Wiener
It’s that glorious time of year again when jerk chicken stalls and empty Red Stripe cans will line the streets of West London for the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Complete with many a makeshift mobile soundsystem and neon feathered outfit, (and not to be too sentimental about it) it's a time for most of London to get together and just enjoy. However, with the recent spate of patchy weather, there’s a strong chance of this year's festival being a washout. Not to worry though, as White Kids - aka Kevin Morosky and Radi Dadi with the help of Martelo - have come to the rescue in providing us with an exclusive mixtape so that you can experience the carnival from the convenience of your bed or even in Alaska mid-February. The guys also run a night alongside Martelo called Bounty, which is held every third week of the month at the Old Blue last - playing the best in Hip-Hop, R'n'B and related guilty pleasures. We spoke to Kevin about previous carnival outings and what else is coming up for White Kids.
Dazed Digital: What would you say your best memory of carnivals past would be?
Kevin Morosky: Red Bull Carnival party all of us on stage with Major Lazer, Robin, dancing to pon di floor. Amazing time.
DD: Do you have any tips for first-timers?
Kevin Morosky: Go in a big group, keep together, stay open minded.
DD: Your exhibition 'Juice' just opened, could you tell us a little about it?
Kevin Morosky: It's a Joint exhibition, between myself and Yael Fachler, commenting on body language via two very different styles of photography. Its on at the 242 Gallery, from the 26th-30 August.
DD: What else does the Bounty team have in store for us in the coming weeks?
Kevin Morosky: More parties, More mix tapes, introducing more unknown Djs
DD: If money were no issue, who would be your ideal headliner for Bounty?
Kevin Morosky: We already had Sticky for Radi Dadi's birthday last month, that was amazing, erm maybe DJ EZ? To be honest Bounty has always been about good music and having a family vibe. I think we maintain this vibe via our really good DJs and sometimes those DJs are not well known. So as long as that keeps happening we never really think about it.
Mixtape by Martelo & Radi Dadi
TRACKLIST
Destra - IT'S CARNIVAL (intro)
Bounty Killer & Barrington Levy - LIVING DANGEROUSLY KENNY MEEZ REMIX
Drake - Find Your Love
Diddy-Dirty Money Ft T.I. - Hello Good Morning (Acapella)
Version - Buzz Riddim
Cobra - Press Trigger
Elephant Man - War With We
Sean Paul - Gimme The Light
Beenie Man - Toy Friend
South Rakkas Crew - Red Alert
T.O.K. - Let It Shine
Marshall, Wayne - Check Yourself
Bounty Killer - Raging Storm
Sean Paul - Ever Blazing
Beenie Man - Miss Lap
T.O.K - Money To Burn
Sean Paul - Like Glue
Tanto Metro and Devonte - Everyone Falls in Love Sometimes
Sean Paul - Nah Get No Bligh
Buju Banton - Up Close And Personal
Shabba Ranks - Ting A Ling
Simpleton - Coca Cola Bokkle Shape
Singing Sweet - When I See You Smile
Capleton - In Her Heart
Bling Dawg - We Roll
Tanya Stephens - Dis Gal Ya
Fr3E - Tribal Skank (Smutlee Riddim Blend)
Suncycle - No More feat. Movado (Bless Beats Remix)
Sticky - Jack It Up feat Marvin Brown
Sticky - Dollar Sign feat. Lady Stush
Ralphi Rosario - U Used To Love Me - Turbulence Riddim
Vybz Kartel - Picture Me And You
Vybz Kartel x Robin S. - Picture Love (blend)
Ce Ce Peniston vs. Tony Matterhorn - Dutty Fine
T.O.K. - Haters
Tony Matterhorn - Dutty wine
Version - Smash (Instrumental)
Movado - Weh Dem A Do (Acapella)
Vybz Kartel Ft Popcaan & Gaza Slim - Clarks
Gyptian - Hold Yuh (feat Nicki Minaj)
Vybz Kartel - Bicycle
Vybz Kartel - Mr. Officer
Vybz Kartel - Tek Buddy Gal
Lady saw - Coming over
Elephant Man - Pum Pum
Mad Cobra - Don't Waste Mi Time
Beenie Man - I Will Never Stop From Try
Beenie Man - AK Over De Wall
Sizzla - Eedyat Ting Dat
Sean Paul - Eye De A We Knee
Busy Signal - Step Out (Junkanoo Riddim Blend)
Shyne - Bad Boyz feat. Barrington Levy
I Wayne x Shyne - Can't Satisfy Bad Boyz
Barrington Levy - Here I Come
Althea & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
Beres Hammond - Tempted to Touch
Wayne Chin - Won't Do For Love
John Holt - Help Me Make It Through the Night
Dazed Digital: What would you say your best memory of carnivals past would be?
Kevin Morosky: Red Bull Carnival party all of us on stage with Major Lazer, Robin, dancing to pon di floor. Amazing time.
DD: Do you have any tips for first-timers?
Kevin Morosky: Go in a big group, keep together, stay open minded.
DD: Your exhibition 'Juice' just opened, could you tell us a little about it?
Kevin Morosky: It's a Joint exhibition, between myself and Yael Fachler, commenting on body language via two very different styles of photography. Its on at the 242 Gallery, from the 26th-30 August.
DD: What else does the Bounty team have in store for us in the coming weeks?
Kevin Morosky: More parties, More mix tapes, introducing more unknown Djs
DD: If money were no issue, who would be your ideal headliner for Bounty?
Kevin Morosky: We already had Sticky for Radi Dadi's birthday last month, that was amazing, erm maybe DJ EZ? To be honest Bounty has always been about good music and having a family vibe. I think we maintain this vibe via our really good DJs and sometimes those DJs are not well known. So as long as that keeps happening we never really think about it.
Mixtape by Martelo & Radi Dadi
TRACKLIST
Destra - IT'S CARNIVAL (intro)
Bounty Killer & Barrington Levy - LIVING DANGEROUSLY KENNY MEEZ REMIX
Drake - Find Your Love
Diddy-Dirty Money Ft T.I. - Hello Good Morning (Acapella)
Version - Buzz Riddim
Cobra - Press Trigger
Elephant Man - War With We
Sean Paul - Gimme The Light
Beenie Man - Toy Friend
South Rakkas Crew - Red Alert
T.O.K. - Let It Shine
Marshall, Wayne - Check Yourself
Bounty Killer - Raging Storm
Sean Paul - Ever Blazing
Beenie Man - Miss Lap
T.O.K - Money To Burn
Sean Paul - Like Glue
Tanto Metro and Devonte - Everyone Falls in Love Sometimes
Sean Paul - Nah Get No Bligh
Buju Banton - Up Close And Personal
Shabba Ranks - Ting A Ling
Simpleton - Coca Cola Bokkle Shape
Singing Sweet - When I See You Smile
Capleton - In Her Heart
Bling Dawg - We Roll
Tanya Stephens - Dis Gal Ya
Fr3E - Tribal Skank (Smutlee Riddim Blend)
Suncycle - No More feat. Movado (Bless Beats Remix)
Sticky - Jack It Up feat Marvin Brown
Sticky - Dollar Sign feat. Lady Stush
Ralphi Rosario - U Used To Love Me - Turbulence Riddim
Vybz Kartel - Picture Me And You
Vybz Kartel x Robin S. - Picture Love (blend)
Ce Ce Peniston vs. Tony Matterhorn - Dutty Fine
T.O.K. - Haters
Tony Matterhorn - Dutty wine
Version - Smash (Instrumental)
Movado - Weh Dem A Do (Acapella)
Vybz Kartel Ft Popcaan & Gaza Slim - Clarks
Gyptian - Hold Yuh (feat Nicki Minaj)
Vybz Kartel - Bicycle
Vybz Kartel - Mr. Officer
Vybz Kartel - Tek Buddy Gal
Lady saw - Coming over
Elephant Man - Pum Pum
Mad Cobra - Don't Waste Mi Time
Beenie Man - I Will Never Stop From Try
Beenie Man - AK Over De Wall
Sizzla - Eedyat Ting Dat
Sean Paul - Eye De A We Knee
Busy Signal - Step Out (Junkanoo Riddim Blend)
Shyne - Bad Boyz feat. Barrington Levy
I Wayne x Shyne - Can't Satisfy Bad Boyz
Barrington Levy - Here I Come
Althea & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
Beres Hammond - Tempted to Touch
Wayne Chin - Won't Do For Love
John Holt - Help Me Make It Through the Night
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Bounty Carnival Mix
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