Jamaican dancehall music has undergone a significant evolution since its humble beginnings in the early eighties. Emerging from the prior soundsystems of reggae , it initially provided a venue for local DJs and artists to express their skills . Early dancehall was known for deejaying over instrumental versions of popular reggae tracks, quickly e… Read More

Dancehall vibe sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, developing from reggae's more relaxed tempo and blending synthesized instrumentation. Initially a community party in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly attracted popularity amongst the younger generation. The transition toward quicker rhythms and MCing's prominence – through DJs chanted over backing trac… Read More