Meaning
To liven up, brighten, or make something enjoyable — 'nice up di dance' is to get the party going and make the vibe sweet. Built on 'nice' as a verb, it can also mean to sweeten a person up, win them over, or improve the mood of a place or occasion, spreading good feeling around. Warm and upbeat, the word names the art of lifting an atmosphere, and to nice up a gathering, a person, or a whole day is to bring warmth, energy, and pleasure to it.
Examples
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Selecta, nice up di dance!
Selector, liven up the party!
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A likkle music nice up di whole vibe.
A little music brightened up the whole mood.
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She nice up di place wid some flowers.
She brightened up the place with some flowers.
Origin
From 'nice' plus 'up' — to make nice / liven up; a hallmark of dancehall and reggae party language.
How it’s used
To liven up or brighten; classic dancehall command 'nice up di dance'.