Originally, riddim scene arose in the early 1980s from reggae and dub tradition in the country. It was a immediate response to the popularity of studio dance music and featured deejaying over simple instrumentals. Throughout the eighties, the style evolved more hardcore, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic sounds. Nineteen nineties wit

Dancehall sound emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's slower tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a grassroots event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted favor amongst the younger generation. The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs chanted over instrumental