Jamaican the dancehall scene has undergone a remarkable evolution since its early beginnings in the late 1970s . Emerging from the preceding soundsystems of roots reggae , it initially provided a venue for community DJs and artists to demonstrate their skills . Early dancehall was defined by deejaying over riddims of popular reggae tracks, quick… Read More

Dancehall music sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from ska's more relaxed tempo and blending electronic instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted popularity amongst youths . The change toward faster rhythms and deejaying's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over riddims – defined a noticeable depa… Read More