At first, dancehall scene arose in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub culture in the island. It was a immediate answer to the popularity of polished reggae and featured deejaying over simple instrumentals. Over the eighties, dancehall became more hardcore, incorporating features of hip hop and urban music. The nineties saw major spread and d
The Evolution of Jamaican Dancehall Music
Dancehall vibe originated in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from reggae's rhythmic tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted attention amongst young people . The transition toward faster rhythms and toasting's prominence – through DJs chanted over riddims – marked