"As soon as I heard that sound system my inner child took over and in that moment I knew exactly the assignment" Craig David surprised Notting Hill Carnival goers with an impromptu street performance of his 2000 hit ‘7 Days’ – check it out below. READ MORE: What is the future of Notting Hill Carnival? The annual event took place this weekend (August 24-25). Founded nearly 60 years ago, carnival sees thousands flock to join in the vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture – birthed as a response to the infamous 1958 Notting Hill Riots, and the racist killing of Kelso Cochrane in 1959 .
Today, the carnival not only showcases West Indian traditions but also honours African and Brazilian influence. David attended the event earlier today (August 25), when he came across a sound system playing ‘Taxi Riddim’, an instrumental reggae track from Jamaican rhythm section and production duo Sly & Robbie. In a video the ‘Fill Me In’ singer shared on Twitter/X, he can be seen taking over the mic to perform a reggae version of ‘7 Days’.
“When 7 Days meets Taxi Riddim,” David wrote in the caption. “As soon as I heard that sound system my inner child took over and in that moment I knew exactly the assignment.” Check out David’s performance below: When 7 Days meets Taxi Riddim 👀🎶😮💨 As soon as I heard that sound system my inner child took over & in that moment I knew exactly the assignment🔥🎤❤️🇯🇲🔊 #7Days #TaxiRiddim #Nottinghillcarniv.