1970s – 2020sPeak: 1990s
Dancehall
About Dancehall
Emerging in late-1970s Kingston as a rawer, more digital evolution of reggae, dancehall features toasting vocals over electronic riddims. From Yellowman's breakthrough to Vybz Kartel's dominance, it remains Jamaica's most commercially vibrant genre.
Key Artists
Armanii
2020s
Beenie Man
1990s, 2000s
Bounty Killer
1990s, 2000s
Buju Banton
1990s, 2000s, 2020s
Damian Marley
2000s, 2010s, 2020s
Koffee
2010s, 2020s
Sean Paul
2000s, 2010s, 2020s
Shabba Ranks
1980s, 1990s
Shaggy
1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Shenseea
2010s, 2020s
Sister Nancy
1980s
Skillibeng
2020s
Spice
2000s, 2010s, 2020s
Teejay
2010s, 2020s
Valiant
2020s
Vybz Kartel
2000s, 2010s, 2020s
Yellowman
1980s, 1990s