About Dancehall
Dancehall is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of reggae and music of Jamaica.
Well-known performers associated with it include Burna Boy, Era Istrefi, Dr. Alban, Major Lazer, Wizkid and Ozuna.
Dancehall has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Ragga, Zimdancehall, Slackness and Dancehall pop.
From Wikipedia
Dancehall 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. This music genre was not officially named until the 1980s, when the two words Dance and Hall (referring to the common venue) were joined to form Dancehall, which was then promoted internationally for the first time. At that time digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably, with digital dancehall (or "ragga") becoming increasingly characterized by faster rhythms. Key elements of dancehall music include its extensive use of Jamaican Patois rather than Jamaican standard English and a focus on the track instrumentals (or "riddims").
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Dancehall.
Key artists
- Burna Boy
- Era Istrefi
- Dr. Alban
- Major Lazer
- Wizkid
- Ozuna
- Davido
- Stefflon Don
- Mohombi
- Sizzla
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Dancehall?
Dancehall is a music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of reggae and music of Jamaica.
Where and when did Dancehall originate?
Dancehall originated in Jamaica in the 1970s.
Who are famous Dancehall artists?
Burna Boy, Era Istrefi, Dr. Alban, Major Lazer, Wizkid and Ozuna.