Originally, reggae music emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system culture in Jamaica. It was a immediate reaction to the dominance of studio dance music and presented deejaying over simple instrumentals. Throughout the 1980s decade, dancehall became more aggressive, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic beats. The nin

Dancehall sound emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from reggae's rhythmic tempo and adding digital instrumentation. Initially a community event in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted attention amongst youths . The change toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over instrumental – signaled a clear departure