At first, reggae scene emerged in the early 1980s from ska and dub culture in the island. This genre was a direct answer to the rise of digital pop reggae and featured deejaying over minimal beats. During the eighties, dancehall became more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and dance beats. The nineties witnessed major expansion and innov

Dancehall sound originated in the 1970s Jamaica, growing from reggae's rhythmic tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly gained popularity amongst the younger generation. The shift toward quicker rhythms and MCing's prominence – in which DJs spoke over backing tracks – defined a c