At first, riddim music emerged in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in Jamaica. It was a immediate response to the popularity of studio pop reggae and featured vocal over basic rhythms. Throughout the eighties, it transformed more aggressive, incorporating elements of hip hop and dance music. The nineties experienced further sprea

Dancehall sound sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from ska's rhythmic tempo and adding digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly drew attention amongst the younger generation. The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – in which DJs spoke over instrumental – defined a not