Originally, riddim music emerged in the early 1980s from ska and dub heritage in the island. This genre was a raw response to the dominance of polished reggae and featured rapping over simple rhythms. During the eighties, dancehall became more fast, website incorporating aspects of hip hop and dance beats. The nineties witnessed further expansion a

Dancehall music sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots event in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew popularity amongst youths . The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – in which DJs spoke over instrumental – signal