Originally, dancehall music emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system tradition in Jamaica. It was a immediate answer to the popularity of digital pop reggae and presented deejaying over basic beats. During the eighties, dancehall evolved more aggressive, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic music. read more The 1990s

Dancehall sound originated in the 1970s Jamaica, developing from ska's rhythmic tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local party in Kingston venues, it quickly drew popularity amongst youths . The shift toward faster rhythms and deejaying's prominence – whereby DJs chanted over backing tracks – signaled a noticeable departu