Replay
To stop and replay a track from the beginning.
Patois: Dah song deh sweet, pull up!
English: That song is sweet; replay it!
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Read more »To rewind or replay a specific part of a song or sound during a DJ's performance, often in response to crowd demand or to emphasize a favorite section
Patois: Di crowd shout "pull up" when di DJ drop di big tune
English: The crowd shouts "pull up" when the DJ plays the big tune
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To rewind or replay a song during a performance or DJ set
Patois: Di DJ pull up di tune 'cause wi love it so much
English: The DJ rewinds the song because we love it so much
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Start over / Rewind
To replay a song, or start over from the beginning
Patois: Pull up! Dah tune yah bad,
English: Start it over! This song is lit
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