Dancehall

Dancehall is a high-energy genre characterized by its infectious, syncopated rhythms, often driven by the "one-drop" beat and accompanied by prominent basslines, synthesizers, and drum machines. Emerging in Jamaica in the 1970s, dancehall evolved from roots reggae and sound system culture, with artists like DJ pioneers and MCs experimenting with lyrical flow, vocal styles, and storytelling. By the 1990s and 2000s, dancehall had gained global popularity, particularly in the Caribbean and urban UK scenes. The genre's cultural significance lies in its expression of Jamaican identity, social commentary, and empowerment, often addressing themes of poverty, politics, and relationships. Dancehall's unique blend of African, Caribbean, and American influences sets it apart from similar styles like hip-hop and reggaeton, with its distinctive vocal styles, including toasting and deejaying, adding to its energetic and dynamic sound.

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808 Blanco
ARIA VEGA
Afroplug
Alkaline
Aqua VS
Armanii
Bad Gyal
Beenie Man
Bla-De
Boy Wonder CF
Brazen Barbie
Burna Boy
CLIPZ
Caluu C.
Christian Alicea
DETO BLACK
DJ Buddha
Delroy Wilson
DethWrld
Don Pablo Mures
Donaty
Dowel King
Dr. Chaii
Eddy G Bomba
El Cata
El Prince
El Shadow
El Sicokario
Elemental Raggamuffin
Erin B
Esteban Rojas
Exact
Falke 912
Flow Nasty
Gabzy
Geassassin
Gustah
Hamilton
I-Octane
Jah Darko
Jah Signal
Jahshii
Jay Melody
JayO
Jenesis Kimera
Jojo You Made That
Joshua Josué
Jumabee
Justin Quiles
KIO "El Historiador"
KOJO BLAK
Kappie
Kei Linch
King Bubba Fm
Kman 6ixx
LPT Zlatan
LTL
Lasmid
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lossa
MC Xangai
Malie Donn
Master H
Matieu White
Monaze
Mr. Vegas
N.Rizo
Nadia Stone
Najeeriii
Nueva H
Néza
ONE PLAY
Olexesh
Original Koffee
PRIZE
Pablo Aranda
Priesst
Rayona
Red Rat
Remy
Renn
Reptile B
Riky Produce
SOMBRA PR
Slyngaz
Stanley Ifenna
Tafari
Teejay
The Cavemen.
TheMDA
Tito Double P
Tito Flow
Tml Vibez
Toledo
Tommy Royale
Valiant
Voltz JT
Wizkid
Youka
cjthechemist
Tito Double P
Sean Paul
Akon
Young Miko
Kapo
Burna Boy
Tyla
Wizkid
El Alfa
Justin Quiles
JC Reyes
Omah Lay
Bad Gyal
Wall Hein
Rvssian
Jazeek
Dread Mar I
Mc Kako
Juan Duque
Maisak
DJ Oreia
ELENA ROSE
RAF Camora
Silent Addy
Kalash
Mc Luki
Vybz Kartel
Kizzy
Mesita
SOG
Tornillo
BM
Shenseea
R.K.M & Ken-Y
Santigold
Headie One
Michelle Maciel
Nes
Blaiz Fayah
Franco "El Gorilla"
Stefflon Don
Olexesh
SativaMusic
Rasta
Omega
Salaam Remi
Yorssy
Popcaan
Ayo Maff
Konshens
Flowdan
Nueva H
IRAH
YG Marley
Lossa
CDobleta
Camin
Rich Music LTD
FT Kings
Boy Wonder CF
Kybba
Tml Vibez
Juseph
Signature By SB
Fauna Music
Mr Eazi
elaggume
Hector & Tito
Dani Mocanu
Nyla
Skillibeng
Ryflo
Prod Malax
Trinidad Cardona
El BAI
Chronixx
Roze Oficial
Big Cvyu
J Boog
Bryan Martínez
Lennox
Ugly Andz.
GReeeN
Dj Glad
Renn
Spice
Sevn Alias
Byron Messia
Gravagerz
Ponte Perro
Busy Signal
The Academy: Segunda Misión
Maury
Riky Produce
Trettmann
Ky-Mani Marley
Pushi
Lolo OG
Original Koffee
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