Originally, reggae scene emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system heritage in the country. This genre was a direct answer to the rise of digital pop reggae and featured vocal over basic rhythms. During the 1980s decade, the style became more hardcore, incorporating aspects of hip hop and urban music. Nineteen nineties saw signi

Dancehall sound originated in early Jamaica, developing from reggae's rhythmic tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston venues, it quickly drew popularity amongst the younger generation. The shift toward quicker rhythms and deejaying's prominence – whereby DJs chanted over riddims – marked a noticeabl