Free Download: Eden Miami Carnival Mix by D'Bandit and Private Ryan

Miami Carnival is basically here. I spent half of my day trying to find a flight itinerary that I never printed in the first place. Sad eh! I guess that's what happens when you're excited. Last year, after going to both Miami and Broward Carnivals, I went to Walshy Fire's After U Rave All Day party in South Beach, called Eden. I had such a great time.

If you wanna see the review from last year, check here.

Well the fete returns. EDEN goes down at GRASS LOUNGE, on Sunday, October 11! This time there have been a few adjustments to the DJ line up and it promises to be a sweeeeeeeeeeeet party. Say hello if you see me!

To get you in the mood, a couple of said DJs have provided you with a FREE DOWNLOAD. Big up to D'Bandit, Private Ryan, Hypa Hoppa, Mr. Slaughter and Walshy Fire!

See you in Miami homeys!





OK ladies, oil up your waist good....

Track List: Eden Miami Carnival by D'Bandit and DJ Ryan

Radica - Kenneth Salick

Dat Girl - Verse

Tight -  Peter Ram

On De Spot (Scratch Master Plate) - Skinny Fabulous

Lock On - Alison Hinds

Against The Law - Rupee

Ya Never Know - Patrice Roberts

Carnival Juks - Lil Rick

2 Days (Drum Mix) - Kerwin Dubois

Push Bumper   - Machel Montano

05 Backbon E Mastered - Zan

This Is What We Do Remix - Natahlee Ft Splashband & Big Red

Cyah Wait (Drum Mix) - Alpha

Wuck Up Pon It -  King Shepherd

Whole Night Long - Edwin Yearwood

Floor On Fire Pitbull Ft Machel - Lil John

Won't Stop - Machel Montano

Ready Monsta Piece Remix - Iwer

On The Spot - Skinny Fabulous

Mad House - Problem Child

Leggo De Beast (Scratch Master Rd Mix) - Skinny Fabulous

Like A Jumbie- Ricky T

Meet Super Blue (Scratchmaster Edit ) - Fayann Lyons Ft Super Blue

Traffik (Let It Go)  - Berbice

Major Stabbing Pain - Stabby

Tusty - Blaxx Feat Roy Cape All Stars

Tusty (Shot Master J Road Mix) - Blaxx Feat Roy Cape All Stars

Bacchanal *** - (Razorshop Roadmix) - Destra 

Slop Dem – Richie Stevens
Making Me High – Toni Braxton
Plant it – Mad Cobra
Goggle – Tanya Stevens
Hice It up – Lady saw
Oyster & Conch – Beenie Man
Foundation – Beenie Man
Impossible Mission – Innocent Crew
Everyone Falls In Love – Tanto Metro & Devonte
Nuh Get a Bligh – Sean Paul
Do You Wanna Diss – Beenie Man
Up Close & Personal – Buju Banton
Big Ninja Bike – Tanya Stevens
Dwayne – Red Rat
Pengeleng – TOK
Online – Elephant Man
Log On – Elephant Man
Feeling It – Wayne Marshall
Give It To her – Tanto Metro & Devonte
Keep it Blazing – TOK
Tigerbone – Sean Paul 7 Mr Vegas
Girls Time – Mr Vegas
Full Hundred – Lexxus
No Beg – Hawkeye
We Nah Support Dem – Chico
Badman ah Badman – TOK & Bounty Killer
Shake Yuh Bam Bam – TOK
Slow Wine – Machel Montano
Wuk it – Patrice Roberts
Gimmi A Taste – Tian Winters
Murdah – Shurwayne Winchester
More Water – Zoelah
Staggarah – Fox
Hot Sun & Riddim – TC
Sweetness & Shayne Bailey
Obsessive Winers – Destra & Denise Belfon
Ramajay – Machel
Tell Me – Machel
Lumbah – Wayne Marshall
Bumpers Rule – Nadia Batson
Plenty Gal – Bunji
Yeast – KMC
Middle of the Rd – Krosfyah
Doan Hold Me Back – Machel Montano
Turn It Up – Patrice Roberts


How HOT is that mix looking? No more long talk.
DOWNLOAD IT HERE

While you wait, take a look at this party promo video.  These guys are working over time to get you in the club. :)  See you there!

Love and Soca,

Nurse Karen
Don't forget to follow @nursekaren on twitter for the latest on my Miami Carnival 2009 experience!

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Nurse's Lounge: Return to Eden

After all that carnival madness, it's a good idea to cool down before skipping town. Lucky for me, I ran into Walshy Fire from the legendary Black Chiney sound last month in Toronto. We both happened to be a Nathan Phillips Square taking in the Manifesto Hip Hop festival.I biked over to take a peek after I finished up at Soca Therapy on Flow 93.5 FM. Walshy was in town for the night to DJ the official after party.

Nurse Karen and Walshy at Manifesto

So, my boy tells me that he was throwing a party during Miami Carnival weekend and that I should reach if at all possible. Well friends, that was a no-brainer after the time I had in Manhattan. I was going to make time, and make time I did.

Ricky T dancing circles around us...

In retrospect....it was a pretty tricky feat. The Party was called Eden or A.U.R.A (After "U" Rave All Day). I just told you what kind of day I had. Two-carnivals, a lot of jump and wave..and some uber heavy West Indian food to boot. When I got back to the hotel after Broward it was already midnight.

X-caliber International's Slaughter, serious about keeping the party jumping

The event was free for the women-folk before 1 a.m. Yeah, right! So last week, I asked Walshy if there was a guest list. Y'all know I have a problem getting places early. He assured me that 1 wasn't going to be an issue...maybe he doesn't know me well enough yet.

Vincy Soca Artiste Fimba and Nurse Karen

Boyyyy, I just have to count my blessings. I was really looking forward to this event like no other. Simply to relax. This was the spot that where quite a few friends were planning to go...and I wanted to let loose and just dance. (Large up Lady Ga-Ga...Miami is loving your chune!)

Crown Prince taking a break from moving the crowd

To make a long story somewhat longer: we got in. The crew was 10 deep: Barrie Hype, Skinny Fabulous, Teddyson John, Fimba, The Houston Sisters, one lone but bery sweet Trini sistrin, Ricky T, the Split and Me. It must have been more like 2:30 a.m. Walshy we love you. I still remember the look on the ticket girl's face when you waved us in. She was like "All of them?" LOL. Dude...thanks.

Top Gunners Barrie Hype and Skinny Fabulous having a time at Eden

Highlights of the Night: So many.

• Ricky T is a serious winer boy. He can throw down solo, couples style, reggae, soca, old school, house. He never sat down for the night. And because of THAT, neither did i. It was such thrill seeing him school all of us on the dancefloor. Rhythm for hours. Waist for days.
• Meeting Orlando's DJ Crown Prince in the Flesh. Wikked set rudebwoy. Word on the street is that you're moving your operation to Miami. The city will be lucky to have you around
• The after lime at IHOP. That restaurant is so COLD dread, especially when you're wearing a backless dress. I have to say THANK YOU to the gentleman who literally gave me the shirt off his back. He was only getting takeout, but thanks to him, I ate my brekky in total comfort.
• PETER. I'm going to post a video in two-two's. It has nothing to do with soca. But, Peter was our server at IHOP. He's a singer-songwriter with a CRAZY vocal range. Dunno if we'll meet again. But I seriously wish you luck!



Eden was like a return to innocence. No notebooks, no interviews, no deadlines. Just good times with friends.

...belated shout out to Tim and D'Bandit. As I was blogging about IHOP. I thought it would be fitting to post THIS. Good seeing you EVERYWHERE this weekend...on your best behaviour, of course! Hope you enjoyed your red skin potatoes!

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Nurse's Lounge: NYC is time to party!

Can you believe it? I haven't been in New York at all since carnival last year. In 2007, the metropolis played host to the ISA Soca Awards. I enjoyed the op to see what the fuss was all about, but I have higher hopes for this year's event in St. Kitts. Hopefully, the cooperation of a Caribbean tourist board will give the event a much needed dose of class.

Well, I'm back! Manhattan has a lot of Summer construction going on. Brooklyn is on fire with Carnival spirit, and people seem to be visiting from everywhere. I guess that includes me. I came down from Toronto yesterday accompanied by two awesome gal pals. We passed up on Soca Jones' infamous boat ride and opted to check out Elements in Manhattan instead.

From Trinidad 2K8

Big up Mr. Walshy from Black Chiney. You really threw down. I haven't sweat like that in ages! About 5 am or so we even ran into Raphael Saddique catching all-day breakfast with his friends. Special shouts to the young men from Brooklyn who made sure us T-Dot Girls had the sweetest time.

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