Initially, reggae scene developed in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in the island. This genre was a direct answer to the popularity of polished dance music and presented deejaying over simple rhythms. Throughout the late 1980s, the style evolved more fast, incorporating features of hip hop and dance beats. The 1990s saw signifi

Dancehall sound emerged in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from reggae's slower tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local party in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew attention amongst youths . The transition toward quicker rhythms and deejaying's prominence – in which DJs rapped over backing tracks – marked a noticeable dep