At first, dancehall sound emerged in the early 1980s from ska and dub heritage in the island. It was a immediate answer to the dominance of studio dance music and featured vocal over basic beats. Throughout the late 1980s, the style evolved more hardcore, incorporating aspects of hip hop and urba

Dancehall sound emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, developing from roots reggae's slower tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly gained favor amongst the younger generation. The change toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing