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Artist:	HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS
Title:	In Fine Style
Label:	TEMPA (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	TEMPA 001CD

Originally released in 2002 on the Tempa label. The incarnation of Horsepower Productions on this release includes original members Benny Ill, Nasis and Lev JNR and In Fine Style has been hailed as one of the first true dubstep records. Nasis has collaborated with Rhyme Time and Benny Ill has been an active producer under various guises for over a decade, including the dub-laced sounds of Bill & Ben. Horsepower Productions' sound is impeccably produced, and draws influences from UK garage, Detroit techno, dub, broken-beats, reggae, D&B, funk, soul, kung-fu films and much more. DJ support for this album has been as varied as its influences, with plays from Ross Allen, Zed Bias, Attica Blues, Norman Jay, The Stanton Warriors, Pay As U Go and many more. As well as their releases on Tempa, Horsepower Productions have also released tracks and remixes on Turn U On, Greensleeves, Big Dada, East West and Vertical Drop. A hidden classic from some original dubstep mavericks.

Artist:	HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS
Title:	To The Rescue
Label:	TEMPA (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	TEMPA 003CD

Horsepower Productions' second full-length album, originally released in 2004 on the Tempa label. To The Rescue sees the crew expand their grime/UK garage/dubstep palate for an eclectic, insouciant, dub/two-step glitch journey. These tracks defy generic dance stereotypes, with plenty of random samples, shadowy vocal snippets, horns, crickets, looped guitar, and of course, deep, menacing sub-bass to act as mortar to the diverse elements. This record, in addition to their debut was and continues to be a huge influence on dubstep producers such as Skream, Benga, Digital Mystikz, Kode 9 and countless others. Get your hands on a classic and understand the deepest roots of dubstep, garage and beyond. Includes a remix by TGS.

Artist:	HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS
Title:	Quest For The Sonic Bounty
Label:	TEMPA (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TEMPA 017CD

Horsepower Productions return to Tempa with their third album; a bold and intrepid Quest For The Sonic Bounty. Horsepower Productions are dubstep's foundational producers responsible for the now classic, early scene-defining tracks "Gorgon Sound" and "Classic Deluxe"and for dubstep's first LPs -- the revered In Fine Style (TEMPA 001CD) and To The Rescue (TEMPA 003CD). Quest For The Sonic Bounty is Horsepower's stunning return LP, their first in six years. If you were to unearth the flourishing dubstep tree you'd find Horsepower at its roots. Their debut album was the first LP to be released on Tempa, and it was the press release for In Fine Style back in 2002 that first gave the fledgling genre its name -- and the cover feature in XLR8R (July/Aug '02) that first used the term in print and immortalized the name. Horsepower are the revered, ground-zero catalysts of the sound which is now capturing the imagination of the new rave generation. Originally an 8-strong collective, featuring amongst others Lev Jnr, Nassis, Simon D, The Culprit and Jay King, the current incarnation of Horsepower includes Matt HP aka Lev Jnr, Nassis, and Jay King with the indomitable Benny Ill at the helm. The quest for the elusive sonic bounty begins with tentative steps in the rain and journeys over land and across the seven seas, all the while weaving a rich, musical tapestry. The pulsating, staccato bass line of "Mexican Slayride" and its tale of a band of mercenaries challenging a despotic bandit overlord gives way to the epic voodoo chronicle of "22" -- witch-doctor bones rattling beneath the distant drums in this dramatic tale of the mysteries of the Caribbean. "Water" tells the story of a scorched and war-ravaged Earth, where power over the survivors is held by he who controls the water. The two tracks featured on Horsepower Productions' most recent 12" for Tempa "Kingstep" and "Damn It" make a re-appearance here, having been revamped and extended specifically for this album. The penultimate track is a remix of "Exercising" -- a track from Lee "Scratch" Perry's album The Mighty Upsetter, and it's dubstep at its best: deep, dark and moving. Just wait for those violins! The remix takes us to India, Jamaica and beyond; rising up beyond the clouds of the heavenly mountain, sacred instruments play us along our spiritual journey. The album is wrapped up by the hauntingly beautiful "Poison Wine." For those wanting a pleasant coffee table album, be warned Quest For The Sonic Bounty is a rigorous aural and physical experience. When it's finished with you, you will understand that their unerring quest, carving new tributaries and exploring far-flung lands, is indeed what creates our very own sonic bounty.

Artist:	HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS
Title:	Damn It/Kingstep
Label:	TEMPA (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TEMPA 042EP

Horsepower Productions is widely credited alongside El-B as the founders of dubstep, and Damn It/Kingstep is a heritage release that raids stylings and samples from dub and desi of the past to bring them to a new generation. "Damn It" is granddaddy dub conceived in 1960 and incubated for today. "Kingstep" is punctuated with syncopated drums and a regal half-step bass pattern. The riddim progresses with the strength which only a warrior that has earned the many stripes of Horsepower could exude.

Artist:	HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS
Title:	The Lost Tapes
Label:	TEMPA (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	TEMPA 058EP

The Lost Tapes EP is released as part of the Tempa Ltd series, housed in a limited edition, numbered, foil-blocked sleeve. The early Tempa catalog, from 2001-2003, is synonymous with the Horsepower Productions sound. The Lost Tapes EP is a 4-track collection of high grade Horsepower 2-step/early-era dubstep originals and remixes from that time, destined for release on Tempa. Before release, the DAT tapes went missing. The tapes were eventually found, and the choicest cuts re-edited and digitally restored by Benny Ill.

Artist:	HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS
Title:	Good Ole Dayz/Justify
Label:	TEMPA (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TEMPA 059EP

This 12" from Horsepower Productions represents their most current output while also providing a tantalizing glimpse of their fourth album. This 12" is something a little different from Benny Ill and Matt HP. Both tracks are rooted in dubstep -- containing its trademark shuffling hi-hats, backbeat snare, bass -- but never ones to be pigeonholed, Horsepower continue to push the envelope here, bringing their hip-hop influence to the fore. For fans of DJ Shadow, Mr. Scruff, Kid Koala, Herbaliser, Bonobo, etc.

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