Originally, dancehall music emerged in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub culture in the island. It was a direct answer to the dominance of digital dance music and featured rapping over minimal beats. Throughout the 1980s decade, the style became more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop

Dancehall music emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, evolving from ska's rhythmic tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a local party in Kingston venues, it quickly drew favor amongst young people . The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and toasting's prominence – in which DJs