Originally, dancehall music emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system culture in the island. It was a immediate reaction to the dominance of studio pop reggae and presented deejaying over minimal beats. Over the eighties, the style became more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and electronic sounds. Nineteen nineties e

Dancehall sound emerged in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from ska's slower tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained favor amongst youths . The change toward faster rhythms and toasting's prominence – through DJs spoke over riddims – signaled a clear departure from