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malaise

(297,664 posts)
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 09:21 AM Jan 2026

I am trying to figure out how Elijah Salomon has such a decent Jamaican accent

https://www.runitagency.com/elijah-salomon-presents-his-new-album-essenz/

https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCd_gkTNSwSuqpeBzquNg1IA

I just watched him on local TV - he has an album launch here in JA on Wednesday.

He sure works hard on dat Jamaican accent😀
Still cracking up with laughter.

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I am trying to figure out how Elijah Salomon has such a decent Jamaican accent (Original Post) malaise Jan 2026 OP
It has to do with having Rastaman viberations Botany Jan 2026 #1
Well clearly he's a Marley fan but malaise Jan 2026 #2
Just fi you malaise Jan 2026 #3
This lady coached him up The Polack MSgt Jan 2026 #4
She definitely learned English in Jamaica - my bet is Portland malaise Jan 2026 #5

malaise

(297,664 posts)
2. Well clearly he's a Marley fan but
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 09:39 AM
Jan 2026

seriously he has worked really hard at perfecting Yard speak. I’ll link the interview when it’s available later😀

You will crack up.

The Polack MSgt

(13,818 posts)
4. This lady coached him up
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 12:09 PM
Jan 2026
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/91JBqtw82pw

Here's what I've been told - She's from eastern Europe (Belarus, maybe?) married a Jamaican man and learned english in Jamaica.

malaise

(297,664 posts)
5. She definitely learned English in Jamaica - my bet is Portland
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 12:13 PM
Jan 2026

You know there are more than a few German Jamaicans in Portland JA who only speak Yard English - hilarious😂😂

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