Meaning
Besides uncooked, in slang 'raw' means hardcore, real, and unfiltered — the genuine, gritty article with no polish. 'Raw talent' is undeniable natural skill; a 'raw' tune or lyric is hard-hitting and authentic. It can also mean doing something bare or unprotected (as in 'go raw').
Examples
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Di deejay lyrics raw an real.
The deejay's lyrics are hardcore and authentic.
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Him have raw talent, no training needed.
He has raw talent, no training needed.
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Di street life raw out deh.
Street life is gritty and unfiltered out there.
Origin
From 'raw' (uncooked/unrefined), extended in slang to 'hardcore/authentic/unfiltered'.
How it’s used
Slang for hardcore/real/unfiltered (also literally uncooked). Compare 'tuff', 'bad like yaz', 'peng'.