Originally, reggae scene arose in the early 1980s from roots reggae and dub tradition in the country. It was a immediate response to the dominance of digital pop reggae and featured rapping over minimal instrumentals. During the eighties, the style became more fast, incorporating aspects of hip hop and dance music. The 1990s witnessed major spread

Dancehall music originated in early Jamaica, developing from ska's more relaxed tempo and blending synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community event in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained attention amongst the younger generation. The transition toward quicker rhythms and deejaying's prominence – through DJs rapped over instrumental –