General
selecta
What does selecta mean?
The person who selects and plays the records at a dance or on a sound system; the crowd shouts 'selecta!' to praise a good pull-up.
"Selecta, run dat back one time!"
Origin
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of English 'selector'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a selecta?
The person on a sound system who selects and plays the records. In Jamaican culture the selecta, not just the DJ on the mic, drives the dance.
Why do people shout 'selecta!'?
It's a shout of praise, usually to demand a rewind (pull-up) — the crowd loved the tune and wants the selecta to play it again.
What's the difference between a selecta and a DJ?
In Jamaica the selecta chooses and spins the records, while the 'DJ' traditionally means the person toasting or deejaying on the mic.
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