To let loose and enjoy oneself without constraints, often used as an invitation or encouragement
Patois: Free up yuhself and tek a wine on di dancefloor!
English: Let yourself go and take a wine on the dancefloor!
What's going on
A popular greeting phrase meaning What's going on? or How are you? used to inquire about someone's well-being or to start a conversation
Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?
Birthplace of reggae legend Bob Marley, featuring beautiful landscapes including Ocho Rios, Dunn's River Falls, and Runaway Bay.
Vegetarian Stew
A Rastafarian dish made with a variety of vegetables and spices, prepared without the use of meat or animal products
Patois: Mi nyam some delicious ital stew mek wid fresh vegetables
English: I eat some delicious ital stew made with fresh vegetables
Battle them
To engage in a musical battle or clash with another artist or DJ, showcasing lyrical skill and creativity
Patois: Im ready fi war dem, im lyrics sharp like a sword
English: He's ready to engage in a clash, his lyrics are sharp like a sword