Originally, dancehall music developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub tradition in the island. This genre was a raw response to the rise of polished reggae and presented rapping over simple rhythms. During the 1980s decade, it became more aggressive, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic music. The nineties saw significant e

Dancehall music emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from ska's slower tempo and adding digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted favor amongst young people . The change toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – whereby DJs rapped over backing tracks – marked a dis