At first, reggae scene emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system tradition in the island. This genre was a raw answer to the rise of studio pop reggae and featured vocal over minimal beats. During the eighties, the style became more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic beats. The 1990s experienced major sprea… Read More

Dancehall vibe originated in early Jamaica, growing from roots reggae's rhythmic tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly drew favor amongst youths . The change toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs rapped over riddims – signaled a distinct dep… Read More