Originally, riddim scene emerged in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in Jamaica. This genre was a immediate reaction to the popularity of studio reggae and featured rapping over simple rhythms. Over the eighties, it evolved more hardcore, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic beats. The nineties saw further spread and

Dancehall music emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's slower tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a grassroots party in Kingston venues, it quickly gained favor amongst youths . The shift toward quicker rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs chanted over instrumental – marked a distinc