Initially, dancehall sound developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub tradition in the country. This genre was a direct response to the popularity of digital reggae and featured vocal over basic beats. During the eighties, dancehall transformed more fast, incorporating elements of hip

Dancehall sound originated in the 1970s Jamaica, growing from reggae's slower tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly drew favor amongst young people . The change toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – i