From its beginnings in the initial 1980s, Jamaican sound system music has undergone a considerable evolution . Initially a offshoot to the dominance of roots reggae, it showcased DJs toasting over infectious riddims built by groundbreaking sound system selectors. The arrival of digital production

Dis yah riddim yah sound so nice. It mek you wah jump from dawn till sun down. The beat is strong and di melody is sweet. Yuh cyaan deny dis riddim. It make you feel like you on top of the world. Everybody chant to dis one. It truly hot. Dancehall Queen: Chronicles of a Jamaican