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dancehall music

Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1960s. Initially, dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s.
In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably, with digital dancehall (or "ragga") becoming increasingly characterized by faster rhythms.
In the 2000s, dancehall experienced worldwide mainstream success, and by the 2010s, it began to heavily influence the work of established Western artists and producers, which has helped to further bring the genre into the Western music mainstream.
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 πŸ‘‰"riddims"πŸ‘ˆ).


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Elephant Man Mavado Sean Paul Spice and Stefflon Don Beenie Man Bounty Killer

Dancehall dancing is ever-changing, ever-growing, and ever-evolving. Dance moves that are inspired by big songs are constantly being added to the mix, so if you spend a few years out of the scene you can really lose touch with the moves that are being used! Some popular dancehall moves:

  • πŸ‘‰πŸ’ƒDutty wine - stand or kneel on the floor, swinging your head in a circular motion while also rotating your buttocks.
  • πŸ‘‰πŸ’ƒThe bogle - point your hands in the air in a flailing stead motion while moving your body like a snake.
  • πŸ‘‰πŸ’ƒHeel and toe - jump, then land with one foot in front of the other, with one foot on the heel and one on the toe. Then pivot in a circle while moving your upper torso and arms
  • Girls dancing Dancehall quote

    "Let di riddim play"

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    by Natasha Andrew