At first, reggae scene developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub tradition in Jamaica. This genre was a raw response to the popularity of studio pop reggae and featured deejaying over simple beats. Throughout the eighties, dancehall evolved more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and electronic beats. Nineteen nineties saw maj

Dancehall sound sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, developing from reggae's slower tempo and blending digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots party in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted popularity amongst the younger generation. The change toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over riddims – signaled a notice