From its beginnings in the nascent 1980s, Jamaican party music has experienced a significant evolution . Initially a offshoot to the dominance of roots reggae, it showcased DJs rapping over infectious riddims built by innovative sound system engineers . The rise of digital production in the 1990s

Dis yah riddim yah sound so fire. It mek you wah move from dawn till sun down. The beat is strong and di melody is catchy. Yuh cyaan deny dis riddim. It make you feel like a superstar. Everybody chant to dis one. It truly hot. Dancehall Queen: Chronicles of a Jamaican Icon