Jamaican dancehall music has undergone a profound transformation since its humble beginnings in the 1970s . Emerging from the earlier soundsystems of Jamaican music, it initially provided a venue for local DJs and artists to demonstrate their skills . Early dancehall was defined by deejaying over

Dancehall sound sprung in the 1970s Jamaica, evolving from roots reggae's more relaxed tempo and incorporating synthesized instrumentation. Initially a grassroots gathering in Kingston nightclubs , it quickly gained attention amongst youths . The change toward faster rhythms and deejaying's promi