Originally, dancehall sound emerged in the early 1980s from ska and sound system culture in the country. This genre was a direct reaction to the dominance of digital pop reggae and featured deejaying over simple beats. Throughout the late 1980s, dancehall transformed more fast, incorporating elements of hip hop and electronic music. Nineteen nineti

Dancehall sound originated in early Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's rhythmic tempo and adding digital instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained popularity amongst the younger generation. The shift toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – whereby DJs rapped over instrumental – mar