Singjay

A singjay blends singing and deejay-style delivery in one performance — switching between melodic hooks and spoken bars on the same riddim, a hallmark of late-1980s and 1990s dancehall and conscious reggae.

Why it matters: Singjays expanded what a voicing could sound like, blurring lines between singer and toaster. The style influenced reggae fusion and modern artists who move fluidly between melody and chat.