Initially, riddim music developed in the early 1980s from roots reggae and sound system tradition in Jamaica. It was a direct answer to the rise of studio reggae and presented rapping over basic instrumentals. Over the eighties, it evolved more hardcore, incorporating aspects of hip hop and urban beats. The 1990s experienced significant expansion a

Dancehall vibe originated in early Jamaica, developing from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and incorporating digital instrumentation. Initially a community event in Kingston dancehalls , it quickly gained popularity amongst young people . The shift toward more upbeat rhythms and deejaying's prominence – in which DJs spoke over backing tracks �