Initially, riddim music developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub tradition in the island. It was a direct answer to the dominance of studio dance music and featured rapping over basic instrumentals. Over the eighties, dancehall evolved more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic music. The 1990s witnessed major expansio

Dancehall music sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, growing from ska's more relaxed tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly attracted popularity amongst young people . The change toward faster rhythms and MCing's prominence – through DJs spoke over backing tracks – signaled a clea