It derives from the Jamaican words rahtid and (sometimes) rarse. It’s a versatile Jamaican Patois Exclamation that means "wow," "damn," or "oh my god".
And in some regions like the Midlands it also means “really”.
It’s British Jamaican culture.
Streaming really got ride of the the UK having its own distinct pop music scene… Where you didn’t need to go to the U.S. as your base.
And it’s a shame… because a lot of the current acts we have could benefit from a supportive national industry.
It’s a privilege to still live at home in London. I’m arguing with my blood brother about dishes, not some rando that could stab me in the neck for finishing the Fairy
My co worker: don’t you think our boss is weird and stand-offish
Me: no tbh she’s just jamaican.
Her the next day: omg I told her to her face that she’s weird and stand-offish and her response was “thats just my demeanor I’m jamaican” you were right
Attacked at Liverpool Street while waiting for the Central Line platform at 10:51pm. Do you realise how completely irrelevant Liverpool Street Station is to Notting Hill?