At first, riddim scene developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub tradition in Jamaica. It was a direct answer to the popularity of studio reggae and featured deejaying over basic rhythms. During the 1980s decade, it became more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and electronic be

Dancehall music emerged in early Jamaica, growing from ska's slower tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a local party in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew favor amongst the younger generation. The shift toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – through DJs spok