Originally, riddim music developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system heritage in the country. This genre was a immediate answer to the rise of digital dance music and featured vocal over basic instrumentals. Throughout the late 1980s, dancehall became more hardcore, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic music. The nine

Dancehall music originated in early Jamaica, evolving from ska's more relaxed tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted attention amongst youths . The transition toward faster rhythms and MCing's prominence – in which DJs spoke over riddims – defined a clear departure f