Digital Dancehall

Digital Dancehall emerged in the mid-1980s as a vibrant evolution of reggae, propelled by the advent of digital instrumentation and drum machines. Characterized by its infectious, bass-heavy rhythms and minimalistic, electronic beats, this genre brought a modern, synthesized edge to the traditional dancehall sound. Notable for its innovative use of the Casio MT-40 keyboard, Digital Dancehall paved the way for a new wave of Jamaican music, with artists like King Jammy and Wayne Smith leading the charge.