Tune
A song or melody
Patois: Play dat chune again, it slap!
English: Play that tune again, it’s great!
Roots , Reggae , Bam Bam , Burning Spear ,
Ever since I was a child, I must say that the message of One Love is one that has always intrigued me. In a world that is often divided by conflict and strife, this simple phrase carries a powerful message of unity, empathy, and hope.
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A term used to refer to a particular song, especially one that is popular or has a catchy melody
Patois: Dem a play di hottest chune in di dancehall right now
English: They're playing the hottest song in the dancehall right now
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,
A term used to refer to a song, especially one that is popular or well-loved
Patois: Dat chune always get di crowd movin' and groovin'
English: That song always gets the crowd moving and grooving
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,
Tune
The Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the word tune. This term is normally used to refer to a song.
Patois: Di Chune “Watch out fi dis” weh Busy Signal sing sell off
English: The song “Watch out for this” that Busy Signal sings is dope
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