Originally, dancehall sound developed in the early 1980s from ska and dub heritage in the island. This genre was a direct answer to the dominance of studio dance music and featured rapping over simple rhythms. During the 1980s decade, it became more aggressive, incorporating features of hip hop and urban beats. The nineties saw further spread and c

Dancehall sound emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and blending digital instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained popularity amongst young people . The shift toward faster rhythms and MCing's prominence – through DJs rapped over riddims – defined a n