Originally, reggae sound arose in the early 1980s from ska and sound system culture in the island. It was a raw reaction to the popularity of polished pop reggae and presented vocal over minimal beats. Over the eighties, it transformed more aggressive, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic music. The nineties experienced major globalizati

Dancehall music emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and blending digital instrumentation. Initially a community party in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted favor amongst young people . The transition toward quicker rhythms and deejaying's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over riddims – defined a noti