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Jamaica

Patois: Mi love di vibes a Jamdung, yuh nuh?
English: I love the vibes in Jamaica, don't you?

A style of reggae music characterized by its heavy basslines and energetic, danceable rhythms

Patois: Di rub-a-dub style mek yuh waan move yuh waist
English: The rub-a-dub style makes you want to move your waist

A test or trial of the microphone before a performance to ensure proper sound quality

Patois: The artist does a mic check to make sure everything sounds good
English: The artist does a mic check to make sure everything sounds good

A word of Hebrew origin used in Rastafarian chants and prayers, serving as a pause for reflection, contemplation, and acknowledgement of divine presence

Patois: Selah, let di truth and righteousness resonate within di soul
English: Selah, let the truth and righteousness resonate within the soul

Corner

Patois: Di corna sell di best jerk chicken inna di area.
English: The corner sells the best jerk chicken in the area.