Definitions

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  • noun A Jamaican style of reggae combining toasting and singing in an elastic scat format.

Etymologies

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Blend of sing and deejay.

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Examples

  • His unique "singjay" vocal style and heartfelt ...

    Dancetracks Digital: New Downloads 2008

  • His unique "singjay" vocal style and heartfelt ...

    Dancetracks Digital: New Downloads 2008

  • Producer and singjay Demarco has his plate full with a baby on the way, the closing of his wine bar Chateaux Vino and migrating to the United States.

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • Dancehall singjay G-Whizz, known for one of the biggest anthems of last year, 'Life', performed at three shows in England last weekend and all three earned him encore performances.

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • The STAR caught up with the singjay via telephone in Atlanta where he has been staying for some time now while putting in some hard work to ensure that his career crosses over into the mainstream US market.

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • It also shows the writing skills of the singjay, who takes inspiration from the likes of Shaggy, Sizzla Kalonji and Buju Banton. challenges

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • He can ease through a love song like "Tonight" or "It's You, Girl" in a voice similar to that of the Mighty Diamonds 'Tabby Shaw (with more singjay lilt) in the way it can make heavy subject matter a shade easier to absorb and render sweetness even sweeter.

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • The singjay, whose pairing with producer Jeremy Harding in 1997 brought forth his breakout hit,

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • Fast rising Reggae Dancehall singjay Delus, is steadily making progress in the music industry, to join his brother Konshens as one of the most consistent acts on the local music scene.

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

  • Dancehall singjay G-Whizz, known for one of the biggest anthems of last year, 'Life', performed at three shows in England last weekend and all three earned him encore performances.

    Jammin Reggae Archives 2010

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