Top Striker
A talented and skilled dancehall artist who consistently delivers hit songs and captivating performances
Patois: Im di top striker inna di dancehall game right now
English: He's the top striker in the dancehall game right now
messed up
A phrase used to describe something that is in a state of disarray, chaos, or destruction, often used to express shock or disbelief.
Patois: Di place get mash up afta di storm, everyting inna shambles
English: The place got messed up after the storm; everything was in shambles.
Competitive events in Jamaican Dancehall where rival sound systems compete through music and performances.
To dance energetically and rhythmically, often involving movement of the hips and waist
Patois: Di dancehall queen know how fi bubble up di place
English: The dancehall queen knows how to energetically move the place
A person who consistently wears the latest and most fashionable clothing and accessories
Patois: Im always a step ahead, im a real hotta hatta
English: He's always a step ahead, he's a true hotta hatta