At first, reggae sound developed in the early 1980s from reggae and dub culture in Jamaica. This genre was a direct reaction to the dominance of digital reggae and featured vocal over simple rhythms. Throughout the 1980s decade, dancehall became more hardcore, incorporating aspects of hip hop and urban music. The 1990s experienced major spread and

Dancehall sound originated in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from ska's more relaxed tempo and blending synthesized instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained favor amongst young people . The shift toward quicker rhythms and toasting's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over riddims – marked a clear de