Stretch those vocal cords and grab a mic at one of Gotham's most rocking karaoke clubs

Karaoke Duet 35 53 West 35th St., between 5th and 6th Ave. (646) 473-0826
Avoid stage fright at this midtown karaoke joint when you reserve one of their 16 private rooms available for your singing pleasure/shame, which'll run you $4/hour on weekends and a dollar more Friday through Sunday. The largest room has a 50-inch projection television, dancing area and even a disco light. Need a little liquid courage to get your Gloria Gaynor on? Bottles of Bud, Coors and Amstel Light are only $4 a pop. And if beer's not strong enough, you can down a Maker's Mark for six bucks.

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Japas 38 9 East 38th St., between 5th and Madison Ave. (212) 679-4040
Whether you're organizing a birthday, bachelor party, or simply a "let's get drunk and karaoke" celebration, Japas 38, which has more than 107,000 songs in several languages, will cater to your every karaoke request. ("Sweet Caroline" in German, anyone?) Gather your friends and dish out $45 a person for this joint's most popular premium two-hour package, including a private party room, unlimited karaoke, nonstop house liquor, and a deluxe sushi platter consisting of tuna, salmon, eel and edamame.

Alligator Lounge II 113 Franklin St., between Greenpoint Ave. and Milton St. (718) 599-4440
Claim your bar stool early and set up camp for a night of free brick-oven pizza with any drink (served hot and fresh until 3:30 a.m.) draft beers and rowdy Thursday night karaoke. And when you need a breather from belting out classics, there's plenty more entertainment to keep your buzz going with pool tables, video games, trivia, and a bustling outdoor patio.

Karaoke One 7 29 West 17th St., between 5th and 6th Ave. (212) 675-3527
With private party rooms, accommodating up to 30 people at $8 a person per hour, this bar is the perfect spot to rock out. Or, if you're just looking for a quickie solo at the bar, it'll only cost you two bucks a song. Although since the bar is stocked with everything from sake to frozen daiquiris, it's likely you'll be up belting an encore. Or three.

Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St., between Laguardia and Thompson St. (212) 254-8592
Best for karaoke newbies and lushes, this Bleecker St. stop offers free drinks when you sing Tuesday and Thursday nights. And when you can't seem to face the week ahead, head down on Sunday nights for $2 drink specials, $7 pitchers and a long night of amateur karaoke ahead.