Originally, riddim scene developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system culture in the country. This genre was a direct reaction to the rise of studio pop reggae and featured rapping over simple beats. Throughout the 1980s decade, dancehall became more aggressive, incorporating features of hip hop and dance beats. Nineteen nineties

Dancehall sound emerged in the 1970s Jamaica, developing from reggae's slower tempo and adding electronic instrumentation. Initially a local party in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted favor amongst young people . The transition toward faster rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs rapped over riddims – defined a noticeable departur