Initially, reggae sound arose in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub culture in the country. This genre was a direct reaction to the popularity of polished pop reggae and featured deejaying over basic instrumentals. Throughout the 1980s decade, the style transformed more aggressive, incorporating elements of hip hop and urban beats. The 1990s

Dancehall sound emerged in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a community gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly attracted popularity amongst youths . The change toward faster rhythms and toasting's prominence – through DJs spoke over riddims – defined a c