Nice up di dance
phrase NICE-up di DANCE naɪs ʌp di dans
Also spelled: nice up di party, nice up
Meaning
To liven up the party and make the vibe sweet — to bring good energy so everyone enjoys themselves. A selector or an artist who nice up di dance keeps the crowd happy and moving.
Examples
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“Selecta, nice up di dance!”
DJ, liven up the party!
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“Dat song nice up di whole session.”
That song lifted the whole party.
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“Wi deh yah fi nice up di dance.”
We're here to make the party sweet.
Origin
From 'nice' used as a verb — to make nice or pleasant — plus 'up', a common Patois intensifier, applied to the dance or party.
How it's used
A warm, positive call, popularised by a well-known reggae anthem. The opposite of mashing up in a bad sense.