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Shatta

French Caribbean Dancehall subgenre with a focus on sparse percussion, heavy basslines and lyrics revolving around partying and sensuality, often in Creole.

Shatta (derived from the Jamaican slang for β€œgangster”, though has taken on a wider meaning in Creole for good times in general) is a Dancehall genre born out of the local French Caribbean scene in the departments of Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. Shatta typically features electronic dancehall beats with lyrics typically revolving around themes of partying, Caribbean culture and sensuality. These lyrics are most often performed in Creole, with English and French sometimes utilised as well. Most notably, shatta beats utilise very deep low-end basslines and minimal percussion or dembow rhythms.

The genre was first developed in the late 2010s from Jamaican dancehall, becoming popular backing music for local carnivals and parties in the area. Producers such as Lijay and JD would help define the sound further whilst shatta would reach wider cultural exposure through social media and fashion shows.

by yamanmision December 24, 2021


Shatta

A middle eastern chilli sauce or relish made with hot red chillis, garlic, parsley, coriander and cumin.

I love koshari with macaroni and loads of shatta.

by Rodink September 7, 2011

14πŸ‘ 6πŸ‘Ž


Shatta

Normally means "shutta tha fuck up" according to danny figueroa. Also used for people who tend to kill it alot like danny's chunty friends.

Hello Chuntzzy, do me a favor and shatta FUCK UP, ha ha ha.

by joe crakk August 26, 2005

10πŸ‘ 51πŸ‘Ž


shatta

A Jamaican slang... it's another word for gangsta

my brother is a real shatta.

by grenadian October 18, 2009

91πŸ‘ 19πŸ‘Ž


shatta

1.invinsible
2.unique
3.clever
4.doesn't worry aways calm
5.a higer class of teen

1.wearing smelly clothes but still so fresh
2.a person so smart studying is over rated

by colette carr January 9, 2005

45πŸ‘ 21πŸ‘Ž


shatta

gangster, or at least a person who think their gangster

i saw this shatta on da corner i just busted out laffin. Told him u just a wannabe.

by gjkidd December 29, 2007

29πŸ‘ 19πŸ‘Ž


shatta wale

a popular dancehall artist in Ghana who produces the best music in Ghana and beyond

Stonebwoy is no match for Shatta wale, he is just a seargant lee.

by agbafitor September 7, 2017

43πŸ‘ 16πŸ‘Ž