Initially, dancehall scene arose in the early 1980s from ska and sound system tradition in the island. It was a raw answer to the dominance of polished reggae and featured deejaying over simple instrumentals. During the late 1980s, dancehall transformed more hardcore, incorporating features of hi
History of a Reggae Dancehall
Beginning in the early 1980s out of reggae , this genre quickly transformed into a distinct style . Initially showcasing deejays rapping over riddims , it soon combined influences of hip-hop . The expansion of computerized production allowed for more experimentation, leading to the creation of v