Initially, riddim scene developed in the early 1980s from reggae and dub heritage in the country. This genre was a direct answer to the popularity of studio dance music and showcased deejaying over basic instrumentals. Over the eighties, the style became more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and dance sounds. The nineties experienced fur

Dancehall sound originated in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from ska's slower tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a grassroots party in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted attention amongst youths . The transition toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – whereby DJs rapped over backing tracks – signaled a dis