To be wildly successful
The phrase "mash up di place" in Jamaican Patois means to cause a big impact, turn up the energy, or make a scene—usually in a positive, powerful, or exciting way. While “mash up” alone can mean to destroy or ruin something, in this expression it more often means to dominate, get attention, or impress everyone—especially in dance, music, or party settings.
Patois: Di DJ mash up di place laas nite!
English: The DJ had the place going wild last night!
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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Read more »Take by storm
To have rapid and extraordinary success in a particular place or with a particular group of people.
Patois: Di Dj mash up di place laas nite
English: The DJ took the place by storm last night.
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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