Wyclef Jean Picks 10 Brooklyn Block Party Classics

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Brooklyn. Home of Coney Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, the always crowded/horrible L train, and The Notorious B.I.G. But one of the best things about the borough is its ability to throw incredible block parties.

If you live in New York City and you've never been, you're missing out. If you don't live in New York City, imagine the best neighborhood potluck you've ever been to and multiply it by 100, then add an fire hydrant-turned-sprinkler and an incredible soundtrack.

Wyclef Jean was born in Haiti, but moved to Brooklyn when he was 10. Block party season is quickly approaching, so we asked him to think of some classic Brooklyn block party songs to soundtrack your afternoon. To no one's surprise, he cultivated the perfect playlist for your needs.

Click through to check out his picks, and watch Wyclef's lyric video for "My Girl" below.

2. Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy"

"It would just be disrespectful to have a Brooklyn block party without B.I.G. at the top of the list. His tone and storytelling won’t ever go out of style."

3. Chic - "Good Times"

"This is a classic feel good song. Just a great vibe."

4. Chaka Demus & Pliers - "Murder She Wrote"

"This makes everybody get up and find somebody to whine on."

5. The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back"

"Anything from the king belongs at the block party, but this right here is my personal favorite."

6. Foxy Brown - "Oh Yeah"

"Spragga Benz will not be denied with his vocals on 'Oh yeah'. Love it."

7. Lil Kim - "Lighters Up"

"I mean, she’s the queen bee. What else do I need to say?"

8. Boukman Eksperyans - "Ke'm Pa Sote"

“Can’t have a Brooklyn playlist without a little bit of Haiti in it.”

9. Puff Daddy ft. The Notorious B.I.G., The LOX, and Lil' Kim - "It's All About the Benjamins"

"Sick, dope, game-changing track. Man, I still listen to this one."

10. Jay Z ft. Foxy Brown - "Ain't No Nigga"

"This was an anthem in Brooklyn."

11. Bob Marley - "Buffalo Soldier"

"The Godfather. Must be played at any gathering, not just the block party."

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