Originally, riddim music arose in the early 1980s from ska and dub culture in the island. This genre was a immediate reaction to the rise of polished pop reggae and featured deejaying over basic rhythms. Over the eighties, dancehall transformed more aggressive, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic beats. Nineteen nineties saw significan

Dancehall music emerged in early Jamaica, evolving from ska's more relaxed tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a local party in Kingston venues, it quickly gained attention amongst young people . The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs rapped over riddims – signaled a noticeable depa