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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:
DJ HATCHA
Title:
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 01
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 002CD
2004 release, repressed for the first time in a while. The first volume in Tempa's
Dubstep Allstars
series, mixed by
DJ Hatcha
; featuring tracks from
Kode9
,
Benga
,
MarkOne
,
Skream
, etc. It's been pointed out that its follow-up,
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 2
, is the real
Flex Your Head
of dubstep, but it's good to see this one available again as well. These tracks combine elements of dub, two-step, techno, drum & bass, breaks and more. DJ Hatcha is the scene's leading DJ, with a residency at groundbreaking night Forward>>, and shows on Rinse FM, Flight FM, BBC 1 Xtra and Groovetech. Other artists include
Daddy G
,
High Plains Drifter
,
Goldspot Productions
,
El-B
,
T.G.S.
,
Horsepower Productions
,
Benny Ill
,
The Culprit
,
Roxy
and
Menta
.
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:
DJ YOUNGSTA
Title:
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 02
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 004CD
Originally released in 2005, this is the second volume in Tempa's
Dubstep Allstars
series, mixed by
DJ Youngsta
. This follow-up to the groundbreaking first edition of the series (which gave the scene its name) represents the breadth and depth of dubstep, mixing up sub-bass, halfstep beats, electro arpeggios and endless influences.
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 02
is a masterful mix by masters of the genre, using 100% exclusive, unreleased tracks. Artists include:
Skream
,
Digital Mystikz
,
Loefah
and
D1
.
Artist:
KODE9
Title:
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 03
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 005CD
Originally released in 2006, this is the third volume in Tempa's
Dubstep Allstars
series, mixed by
Kode9
and hosted by
Space Ape
.
Dubstep Allstars: Vol. 03
is the dubstep mix CD re-imagined. Armed with a mic and the same 10" dubplate weapons, Kode9 and Space Ape approach it all from a completely different trajectory. The majority of the tracks are fresh, upfront and unreleased, however, they have also been chosen to fit the Kode9 vision, with his creative energy ensuring that this mix is more than just the sum of its parts. South London-based producer and DJ Kode9 is the founder of the Hyperdub site and label. He has been a resident at Forward>> (dubstep's founding club night) since its inception, and has hosted the Forward>> show on London's Rinse FM. 28 tracks from the likes of
Pressure
,
Warrior Queen
,
Geeneus
,
Digital Mystikz
,
Skream
,
D1
,
Calenda
,
Loefah
,
DJ Krave
,
N-Type
,
Plasticman
,
Benga
,
Random Trio
,
Cyrus
,
Blackdown
,
Geiom
and
Burial
.
Artist:
DJ HATCHA/DJ YOUNGSTA
Title:
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 04
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2CD
Price:
$21.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 006CD
Originally released in 2006, this is the fourth volume in Tempa's
Dubstep Allstars
series, mixed by
DJ Hatcha
and
DJ Youngsta
.
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 04
presents a clash between two of the most influential dubstep DJs. Taking one CD each, these dubplate masters present the finest in upfront beats. From
Skream
to
Digital Mystikz
,
Loefah
to
D1
, these are the freshest sounds to come out of the London dubstep scene in 2006. Croydon-based Hatcha began DJing back while it was all UK garage and witnessed the birth of dubstep circa 2000. But it was as Forward>> resident in around 2003 that he personally changed the course of the dubstep sound, ushering in a new era with his exclusive dubplate selection. Also a Forward>> resident, Youngsta's sound really coalesced early in 2005, when his ultra-dark, skunked out "halfstep" dubstep defied dancefloor expectations and smothered headz in dread bass. His pinpoint sharp mixing and visionary selection marked him out as a master DJ. Together, Hatcha and Youngsta are a formidable force and
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 04
sees them in heavyweight form, from dub skankers to bass wobblers, dark halfsteppers to percussive rump shakers, bass is in the space. Other artists include:
Mala
,
Headhunter
,
Hijak
,
Kromestar
,
Benga
,
Coki
,
Walsh
and
Distance
.
Artist:
VA
Title:
The Roots of Dubstep
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 007CD
Originally released in 2006. After six years of underground incubation, 2006 was the year dubstep blew up, taking this fresh south London sound and exploding it worldwide. Elevated by anthems such as
Skream
's "Midnight Request Line" and
Digital Mystikz
' "Neverland," the scene has witnessed high profile showcases on Radio 1 and rammed club nights like DMZ and Forward>>. The explosion of interest in the sound left many stunned new fans asking "where did dubstep come from?" The first compilation of its kind,
The Roots Of Dubstep
is the only compilation to definitively document the early years of dubstep. Lost white labels and overlooked gems, dusty dubplates and unreleased underground classics have been tracked down and put together into the definitive early dubstep document. The album captures all the founders of the dubstep scene at their creative peaks, from
El-B
to
Zed Bias
,
Steve Gurley
to
Horsepower Productions
,
Skream
,
Benga
,
Artwork
and more. It features two unreleased anthems, the original mix of El-B featuring
MC Juiceman
's "Buck & Bury," and Benga's "Star Wars," familiar to fans as both dubstep pioneer
DJ Hatcha
's signature tune and the dubplate no one thought would ever see the light of day. The compilation was co-A&R'ed by Ammunition Promotions (the organization who gave birth to the very name dubstep, promoters of the scene's original night Forward>>, and owners of the deeper-than-deep Tempa label) and journalist/producer
Blackdown
aka
Martin Clark
. Other artists include:
Roxy
,
Phuturistix
,
Benny Ill
,
High Plains Drifter
,
Goldspot Productions
,
Menta
and
DJ Abstract
.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Skream!
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 008CD
This is the debut album from
Skream
, Croydon's musical wonderkid. At 15 he discovered making music, and 5 years after, he helped to change the course of UK urban music, building the foundations of dubstep, the UK's most talked-about musical genre. Skream's clipped, techy minimal style has quickly become his trademark. Long before grime existed, it reflected dark, murky streets and sinister nights, the sound of decaying London and its frustrated communities, stuck out in satellite towns and sink estates with nothing but a PC and freely-available software to channel their frustration into. His signature tune, the scene's anthem "Midnight Request Line" is an explosion of electro arpeggios and dub sub-bass. It's a tune you can sing along to. From the opening haunting strings of "Tortured Soul," which calls to mind the work of
Philip Glass
or
Aphex Twin
, to the more optimistic chords and guitar of "Dutch Flowerz," to the heavy vocal cuts featuring
Warrior Queen
and
JME
, and the heavy digi-sounds of "Auto-Dub," it's clear that this is a sonic visionary at work.
Artist:
BENNY ILL VS. DJ HATCHA
Title:
Special 4 Track EP
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 008EP
Originally released in 2003, and the earliest available Tempa 12" release at this point. Tempa have firmly established themselves as one of the leading dubstep labels, pushing the sound to a much wider audience than most garage labels, and gaining the support of DJs as diverse as
Ross Allen
,
Andrew Weatherall
,
Norman Jay
and
Zed Bias
. Big Apple/Forward's infamous
DJ Hatcha
meets
Horsepower Productions
henchman
Benny Ill
in a 4-track head-to-head.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Skream!
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
3LP
Price:
$23.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 008LP
Triple LP version.
Artist:
N-TYPE
Title:
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 05
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 009CD
Originally released in 2007, this is the fifth volume in Tempa's
Dubstep Allstars
series, mixed by
N-Type
. From the compilation series that brought the scene its very name, Tempa presents the freshest snapshot of exactly what's happening in dubstep right now. This time, FWD>> resident, Rinse FM chatterbox and worldwide dancefloor destroyer N-Type has been drafted in to carry the torch for the fifth leg of the series which is widely recognized as the "must-have" dubstep compilation series. Combining hyperactive, rapid-fire mixing with searing white-hot, off-the-press-selection, N-Type's DJing embodies over almost a decade of dedicated bedroom-based service to the urban trinity of jungle, hip-hop and garage. Taking his cues from the likes of the legendary
EZ
, and mixing with the speed of
Jeff Mills
, N-Type relishes every opportunity to show off the dancefloor potential of the dubstep sound. Bangers from leading lights of dubstep including
Coki
,
Skream
and
Benga
sit alongside devastating sonics from a handful of the lesser-known dubplate souljahs that are tirelessly forging their place in sub-bass history. Other artists include:
Hatcha
,
L.D.
,
Clouds
,
Kromestar
,
Landslide vs. Slaughter Mob
,
Fat Freddy's Drop
,
Mala
,
Headhunter
,
D1
,
Caspa
,
Loefah
,
Magnetic Man
,
Distance
,
Richie Spice
,
Pinch
,
JuJu
,
Tes La Rok
,
Matty G
,
Walsh
,
Hijak
,
The Others
and
Rusko
.
Artist:
VA
Title:
Tempa Allstars Vol. 1
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 009EP
2003 release, repressed. The first volume in the
Tempa Allstars
series. Ever since
Skream
's "Midnight Request Line" single blew up on the grime/dubstep scene and rocked the worlds of open-minded DJs across the board, the interest in Tempa has been unstoppable. Featuring standout tracks from
DJ Abstract
,
Benny Ill vs. DJ Dinesh
and
Artwork
.
Artist:
BENGA
Title:
Diary of an Afro Warrior
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 010CD
This is the second full-length release by the UK's
Benga
. One of the original dubstep pioneers, Benga's
Diary of an Afro Warrior
is one of the most highly-anticipated albums of the year. If
Burial
's
Untrue
dominated 2007's end-of-year critics charts, then it's odds on
Diary of an Afro Warrior
will do the same in 2008. Dubstep's trickle into the mainstream has been steady;
Skream
and Burial alike have nudged the door open. Benga is undoubtedly the force to smash it through and take dubstep to another level. "Night," the anthemic underground smash track lifted from the album has literally had ravers from countless club scenes, DJs and grandparents whistling and humming its infectious melody for months now. In addition to becoming the first dubstep record to be playlisted on BBC Radio 1,
Night
represented Benga's tipping point for many DJs and music lovers across the globe, including
Gilles Peterson
,
Ricardo Villalobos
,
Pete Tong
,
Zane Lowe
,
Annie Mac
,
Herve
,
Shy FX
and many others, regardless of genre. So we know how well "Night" has been received, can we say the same of the album? Once the journey begins, it is clear what all the fuss is about, neither relying on incessant wobbling bass lines to grab attention nor sailing toward the "coffee table" banner, Benga has managed to create an album with duality. For times when your ear is keen and your speakers are of the
Bang & Olufsen
ilk, the intelligence and quality of production shines through. The superb dance-ability, grooves and emotions remain present on even the tinniest of speakers. Herein lies Benga's massive crossover appeal. Much more than just a straight dubstep album, the tracks on
Diary...
have been favorably compared to such names as
Carl Craig
,
Underground Resistance
,
Reprazent
and
Massive Attack
. Vinyl version contains significantly different track line-up, with five tracks not found on the CD.
Artist:
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (FEAT. GOLDSPOT PRODUCTIONS)/TGS
Title:
Deluxe Edition Double A Side
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 010EP
Re-issue of essential 2003
Horsepower Productions
-related UK garage cuts. Deep prowling bass dubness from
High Plains Drifter
featuring
Goldspot Productions
and
TGS
.
Artist:
BENGA
Title:
Diary of an Afro Warrior
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
3LP
Price:
$23.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 010LP
Triple LP version. Substantially different track listing on the vinyl version, with 5 tracks not found on the CD. 9 tracks in total.
Artist:
APPLEBLIM
Title:
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 06
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 011CD
This is volume 6 of Tempa's
Dubstep Allstars
series, previously featuring mixes curated by
DJ Hatcha
,
DJ Youngsta
,
Kode9
and
N-Type
. The sixth volume is curated and mixed by Bristol-based producer/DJ,
Laurie
"
Appleblim
"
Osborne
. Alongside Skull Disco partner
Shackleton
, Appleblim has forged a sound of his own in both his production and DJ sets affording him interest from
Ricardo Villalobos
,
Radio Slave
and Kode9. Herein you'll find music reminiscent of
Basic Channel
and
Renegade Soundwave
, as Osborne's selection moves from devastating low-end to knee-bending groove. With his taste falling somewhere between dub and techno, Tempa made the decision to draft in the acutely talented Appleblim in order to showcase another dubstep don, after the dancefloor immediacy of Vol. 05. As with each installment of the
Allstars
series, the DJ has full control of the selection and as a recognized ambassador of Bristol's musical talent, it's no surprise that Bristolian producers including
Pinch
,
Peverelist
and
Komonazmuk
make up the majority of this CD. The rest of the CD is comprised of tracks from the latest, newest and finest of the dub scene and beyond:
2562
,
Martyn
,
Jus Wan
,
TRG & Selector Dub U
,
Skream
,
RSD
,
Mungo's Hi Fi
,
Gatekeeper
and
Geiom
.
Dubstep Allstars
is the critically-acclaimed series from Tempa -- the pivotal British label which is rapidly finding its way into the hearts of an increasing number of music lovers around the globe via their ceaseless commitment to pushing new music. Voted "CD Of The Year" in 2007's Dubstep Forum Awards as well as receiving critical acclaim in
Observer Music Monthly
,
DJ
and
Mixmag
, the
Allstars
series is one of the reasons the Tempa imprint is so revered the world over.
Artist:
DJ HATCHA
Title:
Dub Express
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 011EP
2003 release, and earliest available Tempa release at this point. Following on from the success of the
Highland Spring
EP and his mixed
Dubstep All Stars 1
compilation,
DJ Hatcha
's name is synonymous with the dubstep sound. Here again, he's like Croydon's answer to
Moodymann
on dub.
Artist:
VA
Title:
Tempa Allstars Vol. 2
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 012LP
Tempa classic, re-issued due to popular demand. Very welcome reissue of this Tempa double-pack, originally released at a critical evolutionary point, December 2004. The track listing tells you as much, with pioneering heads
Geeneus
and
El-B
on the A/B, preceding now-rulers
Kode9
(featuring
Daddy Gee
),
Digital Mystikz
,
D1
and
Loefah
, who fill the remaining sides. All the tracks are heaters, especially D1's infamous "Crack Bong" (later remixed by Loefah and smashed on
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 02
), the Mystikz' "Give Jah Glory" and Loefah's early monster "Truly Dread," a clear sign of things to come for the man. The tracks literally get darker with every side, and listening with hindsight you can arguably hear dubstep turn a corner and come fully into its own right here. An essential document and now-classic release, back on the table.
Artist:
HEADHUNTER
Title:
Nomad
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 014CD
This is the debut full-length release from Bristol, UK-based dubstep producer,
Headhunter
. This is also the first time a collection of Headhunter music can be found anywhere on CD.
Nomad
is a heavily techno-influenced bass-driven album, further pushing open the dubstep envelope and giving the album mass appeal to fans of dubstep, techno and electronic music in general. It was titled
Nomad
as each track was recorded in a different location across Europe and North America. One of dubstep's most revered producer/DJs, Headhunter is thought of as a prominent rising star in the scene and as such is a regularly headlining DJ at venues including Ministry of Sound, The End (London) and Cornerstone dubstep nights and Subloaded. He has played with
Maurizio
from
Basic Channel
,
Gilles Peterson
, and revered turntablist
Z-Trip
, has recorded for labels including Planet Mu and Tectonic, and is about to start his third tour of the United States. Headhunter is Tempa's newest album artist joining
Benga
and
Skream
in a line of artists that have achieved worldwide acclaim for their releases on the most respected label in dubstep. Textured, fleet-footed dub that is meant for dancing, not brooding.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Midnight Request Line
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 014EP
Originally released in 2005. The shot-heard-round-the-world banger that was killing the game for a hot minute even before it hit 12". This one might just go down in the history books as the one that cracked the whole game wide open, international-style -- it's been talked about in
Vice
,
De:Bug
, and on just about every music blog you can think of. Possibly the final link in the chain connecting grime and dubstep, as evidenced by the likewise talked-about freestyles
Dizzee
dropped over the A-side on RinseFM. About as good a starting point for dubstep as the interested but uninitiated could hope for, total future classic now.
Artist:
D1
Title:
Degrees
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 015EP
Originally released in 2006. Moving over from Soulja for his first release on Tempa,
D1
delivers a production sound that seems more mature than his years. His trademark soundtrack/dubstep fusion has been getting both "Degrees," and flipside "Identify," some heavy dancefloor rotation. DJ support from
Youngsta
.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Skreamizm Vol. 1
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 016EP
Originally released in 2006. Following the massive success of
Request Line
,
Skream
was officially on fire. To celebrate, Tempa released this extensive 6-track doublepack. "Smiley Face" is dubwise vocal dubstep, and "Untitled" (as featured on
Youngsta
's
Dubstep Allstars Vol. 02
mix CD) is all electro melodies and intricate woodblocks. "Lightning" rinses the Amen break, while "Rottan" is a must-have tune with an irresistible, skanked-out riff.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Loefah Remixes
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 017EP
Originally released in 2006, and the third
Skream
12" on Tempa. In a deadly explosion of sub bass, Tempa let off two
Loefah
bombs. Loefah's remix of "I" slams into a deadly sub in a nu-school Loefah style, all condensed darkness and inferred space. His remix of "Monsoon" was much earlier, when he was first incubating his halfstep ideas, and it takes a full two anticipation-building minutes to drop.
Artist:
VA
Title:
Tempa Allstars Vol. 3
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 019EP
The third volume in the
Tempa Allstars
series, originally released in 2006. Tempa present an arsenal of bass-bombs for the dubstep dancefloors, featuring established Tempa artists
Skream
and
D1
alongside producers
Headhunter
,
N-Type
and
Caspa
. From the emotive strings of D1 and the heavy repetitive grooves of N-Type, right through to the Detroit pads of Headhunter and the sick bass assault of Caspa, this EP has something for everyone.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Skreamizm Vol. 2
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 020EP
The second volume in Tempa's
Skreamizm
series, originally released in 2006 -- six-track double 12". More
Skream
dub anthems for the dancefloor. Total running time: 1,794 seconds.
Artist:
D1
Title:
Missin'/Cocaine/Firin' Blanks
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 021EP
Originally released in 2006. Talented young London producer
D1
's second release on the legendary Tempa label. "Missin''' has been a mainstay of influential dubstep sets for some time now, with distinctive rave stabs and the deepest sub-bass around.
Kode9
featured "Cocaine" on his futuristic
Dubstep Allstars Volume 03
mix, while "Firin' Blanks" showcases D1's unique string-laden orchestral style. A truly cutting-edge package from one of the leading labels and legendary pioneers in dubstep.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Tapped/Dutch Flowerz
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 022EP
Originally released in 2006. "Tapped" has been blowing minds at raves for years -- its arpeggiated electro riffs bouncing against the bass line and tuff percussion. Vocalled on
Skream!
by
JME
, the hottest MC in grime, "Tapped" has "anthem" written all over it. "Dutch Flowerz" has a summery skank to it with reggae horns and a deep, dubby feel.
Artist:
KODE9, BENNY ILL & THE CULPRIT
Title:
Fat Larry's Skank Remixes
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 023EP
Originally released in 2006. The original "Fat Larry's Skank" (produced by
Kode9
,
Benny Ill
, &
The Culprit
) was one of the defining tunes of early dubstep, a highlight of pioneering
DJ Hatcha
's now-legendary sets. Released in 2002, highly sought-after, and long unavailable, it is featured here as the flip to Kode9's awesome 2006 remix. Interspersed with the dialogue from the original, Kode9 strips it down on the remix with an ominous one-note bass line and haunting melodica.
Artist:
COKI
Title:
Tortured/Shattered
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 024EP
Originally released in 2006. Two of the biggest dubs from one of the biggest producers in the scene.
Coki
's work as one-half of
Digital Mystikz
saw the duo rise to be one of the most influential forces in dubstep. His trademark twisted bass lines are in full effect here, with the dubplate anthem "Tortured" smashing up raves pretty much everywhere. The distinctive minimal intro of "Shattered" forces the listener to wait for the inevitable bass drop -- and what a drop it is...
Artist:
D1
Title:
Trial Run
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 025EP
Originally released in 2007.
D1
touches down on Tempa with a scorching EP of futuristic beats. With "Trial Run" and "Greazy," both mainstays of
Youngsta
's groundbreaking sets, this EP also finds space for the break-infused halfstep of "Foundation," the dark energy of "Malfunction" and the soulful Rhodes and vocals of
Skream
favorite "Mind + Soul." "Quantum Jazz" rounds things off with a journey into
Carl Craig
-style jazz-techno futurism.
Artist:
BENGA
Title:
Crunked Up
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 026EP
Originally released in 2007, and
Benga
's first release on Tempa. Something of a departure from his usual sound, "Crunked Up" is a grime and crunk-influenced banger that ripped up dancefloors worldwide and is taken from Benga's early 2006 street CD album,
Newstep
. "Electro Music" has been caned on dub by
N-Type
. Completing the package, is Benga in deep techno-influenced mode with "Skunk Tip" -- deeper than deep.
Artist:
HEADHUNTER
Title:
Futurebound
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 027EP
Originally released in 2007, and
Headhunter
's first 12" for Tempa. As a member of Bristol's notorious
H.E.N.C.H.
crew, he has repped the dubstep sound hard in the Southwest. After blistering sets at FWD>> in London and the H.E.N.C.H club night and
Pinch
's Subloaded rave in Bristol, this release cemented his reputation as a major talent in dubstep. All three tracks have been mainstays of pioneering dubstep
DJ Youngsta
's sets on dubplate, and have received plays from
Plastician
(BBC Radio One) and by
N-Type
on Rinse FM.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Skreamizm Vol. 3
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 028EP
This is the third volume in Tempa's
Skreamizm
series, originally released in 2007. For this volume,
Skream
heads straight for the dancefloor with the fresh "Losing Control" heading down a techy 4x4 route. He also unleashes two of the most in-demand dubplates of recent times onto the public -- "Chest Boxing" and "Make Me." Completing this fresh double pack, fans will be pleased to find the vocal version of anthem "Check It," featuring the ragga vocal talents of
Warrior Queen
, finally making it onto wax.
Artist:
VA
Title:
Tempa Allstars Vol. 4
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 029EP
This is the fourth volume in the
Tempa Allstars
series, originally released on 2007. Combining established names with new talent, this is an EP for everyone. From Croydon originator
Benga
's dubplate smasher, to Bristol talent
Komonazmuk
's sharp-as-a-razor production, from the West London sounds of
Orien
's grimey halfstepper to
Rusko
's deep spiritual reggae vocal, this is a cutting edge representation of what works on the floors of dubstep events worldwide. Rounding things off is a refreshing 2-step flavored offering from
Martyn
, more known for his d&b productions but making waves within dubstep, and a deep dark
Youngsta
-styled roller from
The Others
.
Artist:
BENGA & COKI
Title:
Night
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$6.50
Catalog #:
TEMPA 030CD
Released in late 2007 as an extremely limited uncredited promo 12" and now finally due for official release, Tempa presents one of the most infectious dance tracks to come in years --
Benga & Coki
's "Night," a massive hit across all dance genres from nu-rave to bass line house. Currently enjoying heavy rotation by DJs including
Annie Mac
,
Mary Anne Hobbs
,
Rob Da Bank
,
Pete Tong
,
Scratch Perverts
,
Gilles Peterson
,
Hot Chip
and
Ricardo Villalobos
. Remixes by
Geeneus
, Digital Soundboy and
Zinc
.
Artist:
BENGA & COKI
Title:
Night
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 030EP
Without any question, this was THE dubstep anthem of 2007, possibly even a bigger anthem than
Skream
's legendary late 2005 "Midnight Request Line." This 12" release heralds the graduation of
Benga
, from the name in every dubstep DJ's bag to an artist whose acclaim reaches much farther than that of his own genre. "Night" is a joint effort from Benga and one half of
DMZ
,
Coki
. When the South London pair got together, they were on a mission to depart from the sound of previous productions and what resulted is a crazily infectious melody. "Drumz West" features Benga's trademark snare, forcing the listener to continuously shift focus between the skank-inducing bass line and the melody of the synths. The final track, "Emotions" showcases Benga's versatility, revealing his affinity with house music. It's perhaps this last track, which will raise most eyebrows outside of dubstep circles.
Artist:
HEADHUNTER
Title:
Initiate EP
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 031EP
Originally released in 2007.
Headhunter
presents an exciting and futuristic second release on Tempa. "Locus Lotus" is an up-tempo, summery track with a bouncy soca-style. "Drop The Waste" features a heavy half-time rhythm.
N-Type
has been caning "Sushi Brain," with its distinctive, submerged techno intro leading into a sick drop. While "Quanta" jacks it all up, the ghost of rave hovers in the cut-up, high-pitched vocals of "Spyro." Radio & DJ support from
Hatcha
,
Rob Da Bank
,
Youngsta
and
Tes La Rock
.
Artist:
D1
Title:
I'm Loving
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 032EP
On "I'm Loving,"
D1
comes with a fresh combination of dubstep and funky house rhythms, while on the flip, he explores a darker direction with two tunes that have featured in
N-Type
and
Youngsta
's sets for some time. "Instep" brings the half-time beats with a unique D1 twist, while "Speed" features an infectious jackin' synth riff cutting through the mix. Radio and DJ support from
Mary Anne Hobbs
,
Laurent Garnier
,
Caspa & Rusko
and
Skream
.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Skreamizm Vol. 4
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
2x12"
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 033EP
Skream
drops another edition of his
Skreamizm
series. "Oskillatah" is a classic Skream banger with his trademark twisting and shaping of new bass sounds. "Tek-A-Pill" and "Shake-It" showcase a deep, more techno-influenced vibe, while "Nemesis" sees Skream exploring his love of dark, epic soundtrack styles. On "2D," a looped-up arpeggio riff nods towards minimal as much as it does dubstep. Support from
Francois K
,
Modeselektor
,
N-Type
,
Hatcha
,
Laurent Garnier
,
Gilles Peterson
,
Scratch Perverts
and
Digital Mystikz
.
Artist:
SP:MC
Title:
Trust Nobody/Future
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 034EP
Tempa are proud to present the debut release from
SP:MC
, a respected drum n' bass MC known for his spacious half-time flows and intelligent lyrics. "Trust Nobody" is a subtle and deep half-stepper featuring spoken word dialogue, leading up to one of the deepest drops ever. "Future" goes even further into spacey, dubbed-out halfstep, while still remaining crisp and interesting. Two perfect examples of truly cutting edge beats. Support from
Skream
,
Benga
,
Mary Anne Hobbs
,
Gilles Peterson
and
N-Type
.
Artist:
SKREAM
Title:
Midnight Request Line (Remixes)
Label:
TEMPA (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
TEMPA 035EP
Super-limited, 1000 numbered copies only. In all their glorious colors, Tempa is proud to present the first in a series of left-of- center remixes to be taken from the heavyweight Tempa back catalog. To kick things off,
Skream
's super-human banger gets the re-fix treatment from two of dance music's pioneering figures. Both
Hot Chip
and
Switch
bless us with their interpretations of "Midnight Request Line." Last copies...
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