Initially, reggae music emerged in the early 1980s from ska and sound system culture in the country. It was a raw answer to the rise of polished pop reggae and presented deejaying over basic beats. During the 1980s decade, dancehall became more aggressive, incorporating features of hip hop and dance music. The nineties witnessed significant spread
The Evolution of Jamaican Dancehall Music
Dancehall sound originated in the 1970s Jamaica, developing from reggae's rhythmic tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly gained attention amongst the younger generation. The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – in which DJs chanted over