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Genre
uk dancehall
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

UK dancehall is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica and has been adapted by British artists. It is characterized by its upbeat tempo, heavy basslines, and use of Jamaican patois. The genre often incorporates elements of hip-hop, reggae, and electronic music. UK dancehall artists often touch on themes of love, partying, and social issues.


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uk dancehall music timeline

Explore uk dancehall history by listening to songs from every decade. Click on the decade to view songs.

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Similar Genres to uk dancehall

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uk dancehall playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular uk dancehall music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.

List of uk dancehall artists

Here is a list of uk dancehall artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the uk dancehall genre. You can find out what uk dancehall genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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