Jamaican dancehall music has undergone a profound journey since its humble beginnings in the early eighties. Emerging from the prior soundsystems of Jamaican music, it initially provided a venue for local DJs and artists to express their creativity. Early dancehall was defined by chanting over instrumental versions of popular reggae tracks, quic… Read More

Dancehall vibe sprung in early Jamaica, evolving from reggae's slower tempo and incorporating electronic instrumentation. Initially a local gathering in Kingston venues, it quickly drew popularity amongst youths . The change toward quicker rhythms and MCing's prominence – through DJs rapped over riddims – signaled a clear departure from traditi… Read More