FORWARD
Core Definition
A shout, cheer, or gesture of approval from the audience when a selector plays an excellent tune, requesting a reload or acknowledging a great selection.
[ Comprehensive Explanation & Cultural Context ]
A 'forward' is the currency of the soundsystem dance. In a clash or a regular session, the selector does not measure success by applause, but by the volume and energy of the 'forwards'. A forward can range from hands raised in the shape of pistols (gun fingers), lighter flames in the air, or literal shouts. If the crowd demands a forward, they are telling the crew that the track played is of superior quality, demanding it to be reloaded so they can experience the bass drop again.
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