Originally, reggae scene arose in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system tradition in the island. This genre was a raw reaction to the rise of digital dance music and featured rapping over basic rhythms. During the eighties, it evolved more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and urban beats. Nineteen nineties witnessed further

Dancehall music sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from reggae's rhythmic tempo and adding electronic instrumentation. Initially a grassroots party in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly drew favor amongst the younger generation. The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – through DJs spoke over riddims – signaled a not