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      • The rise of deejay Yellowman in the early 1980s marked the transition from mainstream reggae to dancehall music that took place in Jamaican nightclubs.
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    Dancehall music, also called ragga or dub, is a style of Jamaican popular music that had its genesis in the political turbulence of the late 1970s and became Jamaica's dominant music in the 1980s and ’90s.

  3. Oct 23, 2024 · dancehall music, style of Jamaican popular music that had its genesis in the political turbulence of the late 1970s and became Jamaica’s dominant music in the 1980s and ’90s. Central to dancehall is the deejay, who raps, or “toasts,” over a prerecorded rhythm track (bass guitar and drums), or “dub.”

  4. Dancehall music is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s.

  5. Key Takeaways. Dancehall music started in Kingston, Jamaica’s streets during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It emerged from reggae and DJ culture, where sound systems played a big role in creating its unique style. The genre has gone global with artists like Sean Paul and Shaggy breaking into international charts.

  6. Feb 11, 2022 · Dancehall music is a rhythm-heavy subgenre of reggae that has won fans across the globe. Learn about the subgenre’s history, sounds, and major players.

  7. Jan 1, 2024 · Dancehall originated in the late 1970s in Kingston, Jamaica branching off from its parent genre, Reggae. Many people consider reggae and Dancehall to be the same but they are very different. Reggae has 4 main styles; roots, lover’s rock, dub, and dancehall.

  8. Feb 3, 2019 · But recently, dancehall music has become, almost equally, a part of the months activities. Many experts believe that dancehall sprang directly from reggae while another school of thought holds firm to the view that dancehall is a separate entity, having its origin elsewhere.

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