Initially, reggae music emerged in the early 1980s from reggae and dub heritage in Jamaica. It was a raw response to the rise of studio dance music and presented rapping over simple rhythms. Over the late 1980s, it transformed more aggressive, incorporating features of hip hop and dance sounds. The 1990s experienced major globalization and developm

Dancehall sound sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from reggae's more relaxed tempo and blending electronic instrumentation. Initially a grassroots event in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted favor amongst youths . The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over backing tracks – signaled a distinct d