At first, reggae music developed in the early 1980s from ska and dub culture in Jamaica. It was a raw response to the dominance of studio dance music and showcased deejaying over minimal instrumentals. Over the late 1980s, it evolved more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and urban sounds. The nineties saw further spread and innovation, w

Dancehall music originated in early Jamaica, growing from reggae's more relaxed tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly drew attention amongst the younger generation. The transition toward faster rhythms and toasting's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over backing track