Ragga

Ragga: 42 upcoming festivals, including 22 with tickets on sale.

Ragga, also known as digital dancehall, is characterized by its predominantly electronic instrumentation, heavy use of samples, and an energetic, often raw vocal delivery rooted in toasting. Emerging in 1980s Jamaica, it evolved as a subgenre of dancehall and reggae, heavily influenced by the burgeoning digital production techniques of the era. While specific artists aren't mentioned in the source, pioneers of digital dancehall like Wayne Smith and King Jammy were instrumental in shaping the sound. Ragga's impact extended globally, influencing various electronic music genres and solidifying the digital aesthetic within Jamaican music.

Parent genreJamaican / Reggae