At first, riddim scene arose in the early 1980s from reggae and sound system tradition in Jamaica. This genre was a immediate reaction to the dominance of digital dance music and presented deejaying over basic beats. Over the 1980s decade, the style became more aggressive, incorporating aspects of hip hop and urban beats. Nineteen nineties experien

Dancehall music originated in early Jamaica, evolving from ska's slower tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained attention amongst young people . The transition toward faster rhythms and deejaying's prominence – in which DJs rapped over riddims – defined a clear