At first, riddim scene developed in the early 1980s from ska and sound system culture in the island. This genre was a direct response to the popularity of digital dance music and presented rapping over minimal rhythms. During the 1980s decade, the style became more fast, incorporating features of hip hop and electronic sounds. Nineteen nineties exp

Dancehall sound sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from reggae's rhythmic tempo and adding electronic instrumentation. Initially a community party in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained attention amongst youths . The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs spoke over riddims – signaled a noticeable dep