At first, riddim sound developed in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in the country. It was a direct reaction to the dominance of digital reggae and featured rapping over basic instrumentals. Over the late 1980s, dancehall transformed more fast, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic sounds. The nineties experienced fur

Dancehall music emerged in the 1970s Jamaica, growing from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and blending electronic instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston venues, it quickly drew popularity amongst the younger generation. The shift toward faster rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs chanted over instrumental – marked a not