What do the willie bounce, tempa wine, media killer and top shotta have in common?
They’re all dance moves you need to master if you don’t want to make a rasclart fool of yourself at carnival this summer.
On top of putting together this video to help you stave off dance floor disaster, the Red Bull Music Academy Sound System are hosting the dopest party at Notting Hill this year – and you’re invited.
Enter the ballot before the end of Friday August 15 to be in with a chance of joining Basement Jaxx, Protoje & Yaadcore, Mixpak Sound System, Tropkillaz and many more under the Westway.
Red Bull Music Academy Sound System at Notting Hill Carnival, 25 August 2014, 12pm – 7pm. More info here.
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