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understanding reggae better

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Messenger: Nick_27 Sent: 6/14/2014 7:14:38 PM

Hello, I noticed when listening to Jah Bouks and Capleton it is hard to understand all of the words iman say. (Working in Iyaric sorry if its not correct) I notice they speak very fast and slang lots of the words. Is there anything I can do to make it easier to understand? Thank you Jah Bless!

Messenger: GARVEYS AFRICA Sent: 6/15/2014 5:51:17 AM

Keep listening! I think Jah Bouks is very clear though maybe Fireman go deep into the dialect sometime. The singers are usually more into the 'English' than the deejays. More singer less DJ for now maybe?

Messenger: Nick_27 Sent: 6/15/2014 12:34:49 PM

I do understand part is jah bouks it's just hard to understand every word. He often says mi,di,unno and these slang words and says them very fast. I understand some just not all. Maybe if I listen more it will be easier

Messenger: RAS-NATE-1995 Sent: 6/15/2014 2:04:54 PM

Messenger: RAS-NATE-1995 Sent: 6/15/2014 2:06:37 PM

Yes I. The more the I will listen and communicate with people who speak this way the faster the I will learn untill the I can experience the joy of fully Iverstanding JAH music and it's lyrics. KING RASTA LIVES AND REIGNS

Messenger: Nick_27 Sent: 6/15/2014 2:48:05 PM

I will practice. Any tips on videos, books, or people I can talk to for help?

Messenger: Jah Dub Sent: 6/17/2014 4:35:28 PM

keep listening and learn what the words mean..... here's a site that defines jamaican/patois language http://niceup.com/patois.html

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