- Also written
- Selector
What “Selecta” means
A selecta is the person who chooses and plays the records at a dance or for a sound system. In Jamaican usage, the selector plays the music, while a deejay is traditionally the performer who chats or toasts over it.
Examples
Pull up, selecta!
Rewind it, selector!
Di selecta a play big chune all night.
The selector is playing great songs all night.
How to use it
Common in music and party settings. Crowds call out to the selecta to request songs or rewinds.
Cultural context
The distinction between selector and deejay comes from sound system culture, where deejays toasted over instrumental tracks.