Initially sprouting within reggae , Jamaican Dancehall music underwent a major transformation during the 1980s . Early sounds were characterized by basic rhythms and toasting , often centered on everyday commentary. As the era progressed , producers commenced innovating with faster tempos and substantially intricate production methods . The rise of

Initially emerging from the late 1970s in Kingston slums , this genre began as a grassroots response to Jamaican reggae music scene. Early styles presented toasting over dub tracks, quickly progressing into a showcase with youth lifestyle . Throughout the 1980s , elements of hip-hop plus modern music were integrated , resulting in a shift towards m