At first, reggae music arose in the early 1980s from ska and dub heritage in Jamaica. This genre was a raw reaction to the rise of studio dance music and presented rapping over basic instrumentals. Throughout the eighties, the style evolved more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic beats. Nineteen nineties saw further globalizat… Read More

Dancehall sound originated in early Jamaica, evolving from ska's rhythmic tempo and blending synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted attention amongst youths . The transition toward more upbeat rhythms and toasting's prominence – through DJs chanted over backing tracks – marked a notice… Read More