Originally, reggae sound arose in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in the island. It was a direct response to the rise of digital reggae and featured rapping over simple instrumentals. Throughout the late 1980s, the style evolved more fast, incorporating elements of hip hop and urban beats. The nineties experienced major expansio

Dancehall music sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, developing from ska's rhythmic tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly drew favor amongst the younger generation. The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs chanted over backing tracks – mar