• The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – PIMP
    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Laventille Road March
    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Bacao Suave
    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Tropical Heat
    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Jungle Fever
    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Scorpio
    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Beetham Highway Ride
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    • The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Round & Round
    • 1. PIMP
    • 2. Laventille Road March
    • 3. Bacao Suave
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    • 5. Jungle Fever
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    • 8. Tender Trap
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