Initially, dancehall scene emerged in the early 1980s from reggae and sound system tradition in the island. This genre was a direct response to the popularity of digital dance music and showcased deejaying over simple beats. Throughout the 1980s decade, it evolved more fast, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic music. Nineteen nineties

Dancehall music sprung in early Jamaica, evolving from reggae's more relaxed tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew attention amongst youths . The shift toward faster rhythms and toasting's prominence – in which DJs spoke over instrumental – signaled a clear departu