Initially, riddim music emerged in the early 1980s from ska and sound system culture in the country. It was a raw response to the popularity of digital reggae and presented rapping over basic rhythms. Over the late 1980s, dancehall transformed more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and dance beats. The nineties saw further spread and deve

Dancehall music originated in early Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and blending digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted popularity amongst the younger generation. The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – in which DJs spoke over backing t