Originally, dancehall scene emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub culture in Jamaica. It was a direct answer to the popularity of polished pop reggae and presented deejaying over simple instrumentals. Throughout the eighties, the style evolved more hardcore, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic sounds. Nineteen nineties s

Dancehall sound sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, developing from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and adding digital instrumentation. Initially a community party in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted favor amongst the younger generation. The change toward quicker rhythms and MCing's prominence – through DJs spoke over riddims – marked a