Originally, riddim music emerged in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in Jamaica. This genre was a raw answer to the rise of digital dance music and showcased vocal over minimal beats. During the 1980s decade, it transformed more hardcore, incorporating elements of hip hop and dance music. Nineteen nineties witnessed major globali

Dancehall music sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from ska's slower tempo and blending synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted popularity amongst the younger generation. The change toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – in which DJs spoke over instrumental – signa