At first, reggae scene emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub heritage in the country. It was a raw answer to the rise of studio pop reggae and featured deejaying over minimal rhythms. During the 1980s decade, it evolved more aggressive, incorporating elements of hip hop and urban sounds. The nineties saw further expansion and change,

Dancehall sound emerged in early Jamaica, developing from ska's slower tempo and adding electronic instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew popularity amongst the younger generation. The transition toward faster rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs chanted over backing tracks – defined a