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All Reggae Words/Phrases
in Jamaican Patois
One Love
An expression of unity, 'One Love' refers to universal love and respect for all peopl...
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Skanking
More »Pull up
Start over / Rewind
More »No woman no cry
No woman, don't cry
More »Rub-a-dub
"Rub-A-Dub" or "Rub-A-Dub Style" is one the genres created during...
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Dubplate
A special one-off recording of a reggae song, often featuring customized lyrics or ex...
More »One Drop
A popular type of drum set playing used on countless reggae records. This style was p...
More »Patan
Flow / Style
More »Ragga
a sub-genre of reggae music featuring fast-paced vocals and Dancehall beats
More »Irie vibes
Positive vibes
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Deejay
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A place where cannabis is cultivated, often illegally, for personal or commercial use
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