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UKIP Calypso by DJ Mike Read is "fantastic" says Winston McKenzie - Newsnight
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October 20, 2014
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7:46Now PlayingUKIP Commonwealth spokesman Winston McKenzie has said the song UKIP Calypso, which is performed with a mock Caribbean accent by DJ Mike Read, is "fantastic". UKIP Calypso sings the praises of UKIP leader Nigel Farage. But some Twitter uses complained that the track was racist.
BBC Asian Network DJ Nihal told Newsnight that the track "made his ears vomit" and was "naff".
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