At first, riddim music developed in the early 1980s from reggae and sound system tradition in the island. It was a direct answer to the dominance of polished pop reggae and featured vocal over basic instrumentals. During the 1980s decade, dancehall became more fast, incorporating features of hip hop and dance sounds. The nineties saw major globaliz

Dancehall sound sprung in early Jamaica, developing from roots reggae's rhythmic tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a local event in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly attracted attention amongst young people . The transition toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – in which DJs rapped over riddims – signaled