Jamaican dancehall music has undergone a profound transformation since its early beginnings in the 1970s . Emerging from the preceding soundsystems of reggae , it initially provided a venue for community DJs and artists to express their talent . Early dancehall was defined by chanting over riddims of popular reggae tracks, quickly progressing into

Dancehall music emerged in the late 70s Jamaica, growing from ska's more relaxed tempo and adding digital instrumentation. Initially a community event in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly drew popularity amongst the younger generation. The change toward faster rhythms and MCing's prominence – whereby DJs spoke over backing tracks – signaled a cl