Originally, reggae sound developed in the early 1980s from reggae and sound system heritage in Jamaica. It was a immediate reaction to the dominance of digital reggae and showcased vocal over minimal instrumentals. Throughout the late 1980s, the style transformed more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and urban sounds. The nineties saw major s

Dancehall sound originated in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from reggae's slower tempo and adding synthesized instrumentation. Initially a grassroots event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted attention amongst young people . The change toward faster rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs rapped over backing tracks – marked