At first, riddim music arose in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in the country. It was a immediate answer to the dominance of polished reggae and showcased vocal over simple instrumentals. Throughout the 1980s decade, it transformed more fast, incorporating features of hip hop and urban music. The nineties witnessed major global

Dancehall sound emerged in early Jamaica, developing from ska's slower tempo and blending digital instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew popularity amongst young people . The transition toward quicker rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs chanted over riddims – defined a distinct departure f