Originally, dancehall sound developed in the early 1980s from ska and sound system culture in the island. This genre was a raw response to the popularity of studio pop reggae and featured deejaying over simple instrumentals. Over the 1980s decade, the style became more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and dance music. The nineties experienced

Dancehall music sprung in the here late 70s Jamaica, growing from ska's slower tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained favor amongst young people . The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs chanted over riddims – marked a