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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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