At first, dancehall music arose in the early 1980s from reggae and sound system culture in the country. This genre was a raw reaction to the popularity of polished reggae and featured rapping over minimal instrumentals. During the late 1980s, dancehall became more hardcore, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic sounds. Nineteen nineties s

Dancehall sound sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from reggae's slower tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community party in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted popularity amongst young people . The transition toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – through DJs spoke over instrumental – marked a