Jamaican dancehall music has undergone a remarkable transformation since its modest beginnings in the late 1970s . Emerging from the earlier soundsystems of roots reggae , it initially provided a space for grassroots DJs and artists to demonstrate their skills . Early dancehall was defined by dee

Dancehall music sprung in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from ska's more relaxed tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a grassroots party in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew popularity amongst the younger generation. The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's pr