Tempa At Juno Download

TEMPA 070D
10 Dec 12
Deep Dubstep

Destruction - (5:31) 140 BPM

Poseidon - (4:33)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Benton, Pier, Nsekt, Alert, Cosby (Car Crash Set), Larssen

Review: Having spent some deep studio time with the likes of Kryptic Minds and Icicle in the past, Youngsta's really found his groove in the deeper, space-bound side of dubstep. With such natural mechanics, there's a techno twang to both cuts here. "Destruction" is more robust as it chugs with a halfstep and thinly veiled menace. "Poseidon", meanwhile, flutters with a two-step heartbeat and intricate percussion that weaves us from Detroit to Croydon and back again. Beautiful.

VARIOUS

Tempa Allstars Vol 6

Tempa

TEMPA 051
13 Sep 10
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Skream - "Rollin' Kicks" - (6:51) 140 BPM

Icicle - "Anything" - (5:05) 140 BPM

FaltyDL - "Sunday" - (2:41)

Benga - "I Come From London" - (5:01) 140 BPM

SBTRKT - "Sleep In Tokyo" - (4:19)

Alix Perez - "Metric" - (6:13) 140 BPM

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VARIOUS

Tempa Allstars: Vol 2

Tempa

TEMPA 012
17 Jan 05
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Geeneus - "Congo" - (5:44) 138 BPM

El-B - "Amazon" - (4:59) 140 BPM

Kode9 - "Babylon" (dub mix) - (5:16) 136 BPM

Digital Mystikz - "Give Jah Glory" - (6:45)

D1 - "Crack Bong" - (6:36)

Loefah - "Truly Dread" - (5:47) 138 BPM

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Played by: Dubstepforum.com

VARIOUS

Tempa Allstars: Vol 5

Tempa

TEMPA 041
15 Dec 08
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Seven - "Siren" - (6:03) 140 BPM

TRG - "Surreal (5 AM)" - (5:08) 140 BPM

Pinch - "Motion Sickness" - (4:21) 142 BPM

Skream - "Hitch" - (5:31) 140 BPM

Luke Envoy - "So" - (5:07) 142 BPM

Ramadanman - "Bidding War" - (7:18) 141 BPM

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Played by: Bleepfunk (Trax Re-Edited)

VARIOUS

Tempa presents: UK Dubstep Vol 1

Tempa

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TEMPABD 002
07 May 13
Deep Dubstep

P Money - "Dubsteppin" (Skeptiks remix) - (5:33) 140 BPM

Skream - "Inhumane" - (5:23) 143 BPM

Skream - "Snarled" - (5:45) 140 BPM

Benga - "Baltimore Clap" - (4:41) 140 BPM

Caspa - "Rubber Chicken" - (4:28) 140 BPM

Rusko - "Jah Love" - (4:39) 140 BPM

Sp:mc - "Declassified" - (5:29) 142 BPM

Youngsta - "Destruction" - (5:31) 140 BPM

J:Kenzo - "Ruff House" - (5:36) 140 BPM

Skream - "Vacillate" - (5:03) 140 BPM

Skream - "Indistinct" - (7:47) 140 BPM

Benga - "Mini Moto Cross" - (4:37) 140 BPM

Horsepower Productions - "Water" - (6:05)

Zinc - "Goin In" (Skeptiks remix) - (5:06) 146 BPM

J:Kenzo - "The Roteks" - (6:31) 140 BPM

Coki - "Carbon Aliens" - (4:20) 140 BPM

Skream - "Wtf" - (5:01) 140 BPM

Skream - "Fick" - (5:41) 140 BPM

Skream - "Wibbler" - (4:25) 140 BPM

Sp:mc - "Trust Nobody" - (4:32) 144 BPM

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Review: No other label can rep dubstep like Tempa. Many would argue it was the first label to truly herald and nourish the sound. Here they explore their vaults and dust off some of the most genre-defining, idiosyncratic tracks that have helped shape the phenomenon we know today. From SPMC's paranoid murker from 2008 "Trust Nobody" to a whole series of Skream sessions such as "WTF", "Wibbler" and "Vacillate", the collection is a reminder of how influential Tempa has been, how talented their roster has always been and, most importantly, how slamming and stimulating dubstep can be when nourished and developed by the right label. Recognise.

TRUTH

Devil's Hands

Tempa

TEMPA 076D
13 May 13
Deep Dubstep

Devil's Hands - (4:51) 140 BPM

I Belong (feat Yayne) - (5:21) 140 BPM

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Played by: Alert

Review: Some say the Devil's hands are manicured and sport the finest gemstones. Some say the Devil's hands have love/hate tattooed on them. Others - like us - say the "Devils Hands" are the epitome of beautifully deep, dark dubstep. "Devil's Hands" is a slurring, slab of haunted dub-soul while "I Belong" shows the trio at their softest, most emotional state with sexy subs and a purring vocal. Tempa nail it again? Ain't that the Truth!

TRUTH

Dreams

Tempa

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TEMPA 065D
21 May 12
Deep Dubstep

Dreams (feat Yayne) - (4:47) 140 BPM

Last Time - (4:54) 140 BPM

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Review: Truth steps up with two superlative half-stepping riddims on the Tempa imprint, which really put the dub back into dubstep. First up is the evocatively entitled "Dreams" featuring a gloriously enticing wailing vocal from Yayne in the intro. We are sucked into the main tune as if hypnotized by the warm, murmuring bassline and clip clop beats and bubbling SFX. "Last Time" continues in a similarly dark and mysterious vein, but with more snapping snares, clipped sounds, rolling atmospherics and an insistent drive throughout the track. Utterly excellent from start to finish.

TRG/DUB U

Decisions

Tempa

TEMPA 036
10 Nov 08
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

TRG - "Decisions" - (6:28) 138 BPM

TRG & Dub U - "Harajuku" - (7:08)

TRG - "Back In The Days" - (4:22) 140 BPM

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SP:MC/JOKER D

Taiko Dub

Tempa

TEMPA 045
28 Oct 09
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

SP:MC - "Taiko Dub" - (5:43) 148 BPM

SP:MC & Joker D - "Bad Dreams" - (5:32) 140 BPM

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Played by: Untold

SP:MC

Declassified EP

Tempa

TEMPA 075D
22 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep

Declassified - (5:29) 142 BPM

Air Lock - (5:26)

Kenshin (feat Youngsta) - (6:00) 140 BPM

Launch Code - (5:26) 143 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Be-1ne, Alert

Review: No other MC has made the transition from performer to producer as well as SP:MC. Hinting promise since his early forays with Breakage almost eight years ago, he's shown the utmost versatility and creativity. Back to the future and his skills are still more than evident. Ranging from icy, sheet metal beats ("Declassified") to skippy, steppy minimalism ("Kenshin"), this is one of SP's broadest, most accomplished EPs to date.

SP:MC

Trust Nobody/Future

Tempa

TEMPA 034
07 Apr 08
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Trust Nobody - (4:32) 144 BPM

Future - (5:18) 148 BPM

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Played by: Tek One

SP MC & LX ONE

Down

Tempa

TEMPA 052
22 Dec 10
Deep Dubstep

Down - (5:42) 139 BPM

Judgement - (5:42) 140 BPM

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Played by: Be-1ne

SP MC & LX ONE

Hunted

Tempa

TEMPA 060DIGI
07 Nov 11
Deep Dubstep

SP:MC & Lx One - "Hunted" - (4:59) 142 BPM

SP:MC - "Oh My Gosh" - (5:23) 144 BPM

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Played by: Blynk, Breakbeat.is, Tunnidge

Review: Making his debut on Tempa, multi talented MC, producer and one third of the Code 3 collective, SP:MC steps up with a couple of killer cuts on the legendary London imprint. "Oh My Gosh" is a slow paced, super sleuth of a track with low slung, undulating bassline, gently hissing hi-hats and clipped breaks with a retro edge. It harks back to the early days of dubstep, with a hint of Benga in there. Title track "Hunted" is another gnarly cut, with gritty, warping b-line, paranoid SFX adding further menace to the already darkened soundscape. Well worth checking!

SOAP DODGERS

Ill Minded

Tempa

TEMPA 068D
13 Aug 12
Deep Dubstep

Ill Minded - (5:31) 140 BPM

Contact - (5:58)

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Played by: The Others, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Animal Mother, Pier, Nsekt, Mortal Grey

Review: West London's Soap Dodgers return with another single containing two tracks of their particular blend of cinematic dubstep. Title track "Ill Minded" marries snarling dubstep basslines with melancholic Sci-Fi synths and retro audio samples, while B-side "Contact" is much more sparse and percussive. With regular appearances on Rinse FM and Kiss 100 and hype from the likes of Skream, this EP will keep the pressure on until the genre-defying duo deliver their debut album on Wheel & Deal Records in early 2013.

SKREAM/CASPA/HEADHUNTER/N-TYPE

Tempa Allstars Vol 3

Tempa

TEMPA 019
11 Sep 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Skream - "Warning" (D1 remix) - (5:29) 138 BPM

Caspa - "Rubber Chicken" - (6:32) 140 BPM

Headhunter - "Sleepwalker" - (4:28) 140 BPM

N-Type - "Tolerance" - (5:37) 140 BPM

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SKREAM feat WARRIOR QUEEN

Skreamizm Vol 3

Tempa

TEMPA 028
30 Apr 07
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Losing Control - (4:07) 140 BPM

Chest Boxing - (5:45) 140 BPM

Make Me - (6:07) 144 BPM

Check It (feat Warrior Queen - vocal mix) - (4:12) 140 BPM

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SKREAM feat SAM FRANK

Where You Should Be

Tempa

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TEMPA 053DIGI2
23 May 11
Deep Dubstep

Where You Should Be (original version) - (4:26) 145 BPM

Where You Should Be (Shy FX remix) - (3:48)

Where You Should Be (Seiji remix) - (5:39)

Where You Should Be (Laidback Luke remix) - (6:03)

Where You Should Be (Jack Beats remix) - (6:39)

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Played by: Aquasky

Review: Tempa drop remix package from Skream's 2010 all conquering Outside The Box album in the shape of the awesome "Where You Should Be". Whilst the track features the vocal talents of Sam Frank, they are so heavily subjected to vocoder that his lyrics meld into the spiralling array of keyboard hooks and twilight tinged arpeggiated synth lines - with suitably woozy results. Digital Soundboy boss and all round legend Shy FX drops a killer remix which starts with the Mtume "Juicy" riddim before switching to more familiar rolling junglist pressure ably assisted by some sweet additional female vocals. Watch out for that half time drop! Other remixes come from Laidback Luke, Seiji and Jack Beats, rounding off a solid release.

SKREAM

Loefah Remixes

Tempa

TEMPA 017
01 May 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

I (Loefah remix) - (5:27) 138 BPM

Monsoon (Loefah remix) - (6:25) 140 BPM

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Played by: Dubstepforum.com

SKREAM

Midnight Request Line

Tempa

TEMPA 014
07 Nov 05
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Midnight Request Line - (5:04) 140 BPM

I - (4:17) 137 BPM

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Played by: Rob Da Bank

SKREAM

Midnight Request Line (remixes)

Tempa

TEMPA 035
01 Oct 08
Electro House

Midnight Request Line (Hot Chip remix) - (5:22) 138 BPM

Midnight Request Line (Switch remix) - (4:22) 129 BPM

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Played by: Nuno Dos Santos

SKREAM

Outside The Box

Tempa

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TEMPACD 016DIGI
14 Aug 10
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Perferated - (2:44) 140 BPM

Skream - "8 Bit Baby" (feat Murs) - (5:00) 148 BPM

CPU - (4:15) 142 BPM

Skream - "Where You Should Be" (feat Sam Frank) - (4:26) 145 BPM

Skream - "How Real" (feat Freckles) - (4:33) 140 BPM

Fields Of Emotion - (5:57) 140 BPM

I Love The Way - (5:11) 140 BPM

Listenin' To The Records On My Wall - (3:27) 136 BPM

Wibbler - (4:25) 140 BPM

Metamorphosis - (5:17)

Skream - "Finally" (feat La Roux) - (4:42) 140 BPM

Skream - "Reflections" (feat Dbridge & instra:mental) - (5:20)

A Song For Lenny - (3:04)

The Epic Last Song - (4:59) 154 BPM

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Played by: Ennio Styles (Stylin Radio Show), Chris Coco

SKREAM

Outside The Box

Tempa

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TEMPACD 016DIGI
08 Aug 10
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Perferated - (2:44) 140 BPM

8 Bit Baby (feat Murs) - (5:00) 148 BPM

CPU - (4:15) 142 BPM

Where You Should Be (feat Sam Frank) - (4:26) 145 BPM

How Real (feat Freckles) - (4:33) 140 BPM

Fields Of Emotion - (5:57) 140 BPM

I Love The Way - (5:11) 140 BPM

Listenin' To The Records On My Wall - (3:27) 136 BPM

Wibbler - (4:25) 140 BPM

Metamorphosis - (5:17)

Finally (feat La Roux) - (4:42) 140 BPM

Reflections (feat Dbridge & Instra:mental) - (5:20)

A Song For Lenny - (3:04)

The Epic Last Song - (4:59) 154 BPM

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Played by: Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Juno Recommends Dubstep, Rory Hoy, The Others (Dub Police, Tempa)

SKREAM

Skream!

Tempa

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TEMPACD 008
30 Oct 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Tortured Soul - (4:18) 140 BPM

Midnight Request Line - (3:56) 140 BPM

Blue Eyez - (4:39) 141 BPM

Auto-Dub - (2:49) 153 BPM

Skream - "Check-It" (feat Warrior Queen) - (4:12) 140 BPM

Stagger - (4:40) 140 BPM

Dutch Flowerz - (4:20) 140 BPM

Rutten - (6:31) 140 BPM

Skream - "Tapped" (feat JME) - (3:37) 140 BPM

Kut-Off - (4:32) 141 BPM

Summer Dreams - (7:58) 140 BPM

Colourful - (5:13) 140 BPM

Emotionally Mute (outro) - (4:34) 142 BPM

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SKREAM

Skream!

Tempa

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TEMPACD 008
30 Oct 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Tortured Soul - (4:18) 140 BPM

Midnight Request Line - (3:56) 140 BPM

Blue Eyez - (4:39) 141 BPM

Auto-Dub - (2:49) 153 BPM

Check-It (feat Warrior Queen) - (4:12) 140 BPM

Rutten - (4:40) 140 BPM

Kut-Off - (4:20) 140 BPM

Dutch Flowerz - (6:31) 140 BPM

Colourful - (3:37) 140 BPM

Tapped (feat JME) - (4:32) 141 BPM

Stagger - (7:58) 140 BPM

Summer Dreams - (5:13) 140 BPM

Emotionally Mute (outro) - (4:34) 142 BPM

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SKREAM

Skream!

Tempa

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TEMPACD 008
30 Oct 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Tortured Soul - (4:18) 140 BPM

Midnight Request Line - (3:56) 140 BPM

Blue Eyez - (4:39) 141 BPM

Auto-Dub - (2:49) 153 BPM

Skream - "Check-It" (feat Warrior Queen) - (4:12) 140 BPM

Rutten - (4:40) 140 BPM

Kut-Off - (4:20) 140 BPM

Dutch Flowerz - (6:31) 140 BPM

Colourful - (3:37) 140 BPM

Skream - "Tapped" (feat JME) - (4:32) 141 BPM

Stagger - (7:58) 140 BPM

Summer Dreams - (5:13) 140 BPM

Emotionally Mute (outro) - (4:34) 142 BPM

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SKREAM

Skreamizm Vol 06

Tempa

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TEMPA 061D2
12 Dec 11
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

XMAS Day Swagger - (4:42) 140 BPM

Indistinct - (7:47) 140 BPM

Tweedle Dee, Tweedle DUMB! (feat Trim) - (4:20) 140 BPM

Abstruse - (5:30) 140 BPM

Snarled - (5:45) 140 BPM

FNKONOMIKA - (5:38)

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Played by: Zoom, Junior Buzz

Review: Dubstep overlord Skream finally offers up the next instalment in his long running "Skreamizm" series, his first since 2009. While last year's Outside The Box LP allowed him to experiment with varying genres and tempos, this six tracker sees him knocking out the anthems with consummate ease. "Xmas Day Swagger" is a dancefloor banger, simplicity itself while "Indistinct" brings a shuffling beat and an Eastern vocal. "Tweedle Dee, Tweedle DUMB!" featuring Trim will appeal to the grime heads and "Abstruse" and "Snarled" are stripped back head nodders. EP closer "FNKONOMIKA" is a blissful minimal D&B track which oozes sheer class.

SKREAM

Skreamizm Vol 7

Tempa

TEMPA 072D
21 Dec 12
Deep Dubstep

Copy Cat (feat Kelis) - (3:50) 137 BPM

Vacillate - (5:03) 140 BPM

Scrooge's Revenge - (5:28) 140 BPM

Sticky - (6:08)

Inhumane - (5:23) 143 BPM

Junkyard Dispute - (5:29) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Winter, Aquadrop, Shox, Pier, Alert, Cosby (Car Crash Set)

Review: Serial badman and international dubstep superstar Skream presents the seventh (yes, seventh) volume of Skreamizm, a much lauded and highly influential series that's been cited by many as one of those iconic milestones in the rise of Dubstep as we know it. Purists and newcomers alike will find something of appeal here, as the Croydon label done good flexes his address book muscle on the opening track "Copy Cat" where deftly placed beats sit perfectly with the polished, seductive and slightly husky vocals of US vocalist Kelis. Elsewhere, cuts such as "Vacillate" provide a stark contrast with the jarring synths and punishing snares in a heavy, pressurized soundscape. Watch out for "Scrooge's Revenge" with its heavy, wub-wub sound, as well as the deeply hypnotic "Junkyard Dispute" with its eerie wailing and buzzing basslines. Excellent from start to finish.

SKREAM

Skreamizm: Vol 1

Tempa

TEMPA 016
13 Feb 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Glamma - (4:53) 140 BPM

Untitled - (3:51) 138 BPM

Smiley Face - (3:59) 140 BPM

Rottan - (5:03) 140 BPM

Lightning - (4:36) 140 BPM

Hag - (5:18) 140 BPM

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SKREAM

Skreamizm: Vol 2

Tempa

TEMPA 020
17 Jul 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Blipstream - (6:51) 140 BPM

Welcome 2 The Future - (4:55) 144 BPM

0800 (dub) - (4:29) 140 BPM

Deep Concentration - (5:18) 140 BPM

Morning Blues - (4:26)

Dub Period - (4:12) 140 BPM

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SKREAM

Skreamizm: Vol 4

Tempa

TEMPA 033
21 Jan 08
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Oskillatah - (4:50) 140 BPM

Tek-A-Pill - (5:05) 140 BPM

2-D - (4:49) 140 BPM

Wobble That Gut - (5:14) 140 BPM

Nemesis - (5:14) 140 BPM

Shake-It - (5:24) 140 BPM

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Played by: Dubstepforum.com, Bam Bam Dealers

SKREAM

Tapped/Dutch Flowerz

Tempa

TEMPA 022
02 Oct 06
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Tapped - (4:13) 140 BPM

Dutch Flowerz - (4:37) 140 BPM

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PROXIMA

Formal Junction

Tempa

TEMPA 064D
26 Mar 12
Deep Dubstep

Formal Junction - (6:02) 140 BPM

Grunge - (5:33) 140 BPM

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Played by: Liz-E, Alert

Review: Usually known for D&B on labels such as SGN:LTD and Renegade, Proxima drops his tempos and receives the Tempa treatment. Two huge escapades into time and deep, deep space, title track "Formal Junction" shows Proxima's flare for flux as the rhythm morphs from pensive halfstep to skippy riddim with the help of just one element, and light can be found by the momentary hug from a startling synth. "Grunge", up next, lives up to its name as sludgy textures and strange guttural, digital groans weave their way around the ever-mutating beats and dubbed out rim-shots. Recognise the darkness.

PROXIMA

Lie Detection

Tempa

TEMPA 069D
10 Sep 12
Deep Dubstep

Lie Detection - (5:08) 140 BPM

Brainstem - (5:34) 140 BPM

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Played by: Blame It On The Dutch / Mwm-Recs

PLASTICIAN/VARIOUS

Dubstep Allstars Vol 10

Tempa

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TEMPACD 021D
28 Jan 13
Deep Dubstep

Cato - "Brap" (Plastician VIP) - (2:58) 140 BPM

Nomine - "Waves" - (1:49) 140 BPM

Jaydrop - "Blind Run" - (1:48) 140 BPM

J:Kenzo - "Contagion" - (1:51) 140 BPM

Vicious Circle - "Not Afraid" - (3:12) 140 BPM

FNC - "Prism" - (2:44)

Commodo - "Axis" - (3:39) 140 BPM

Laxx & Walsh - "LA Drift" - (1:49) 140 BPM

Jaydrop - "That's How It Is" - (2:44) 140 BPM

Kumarachi - "Voyager" - (2:17) 140 BPM

Merky Ace - "Greaze" (Pote Smash N Grab remix) - (1:49) 140 BPM

Megalodon & Badklaat - "Twisted Metal" - (1:49) 140 BPM

J:Kenzo - "Depth Charge" - (1:36) 140 BPM

Moony - "Close Enough" - (2:17) 140 BPM

Mutated Mindz - "Valentine Dreams" - (2:17) 140 BPM

Stinkahbell - "Sunday Worries" - (2:17) 140 BPM

Dream - "Desolate" - (1:22) 140 BPM

J:Kenzo - "No Man's Land" - (2:44) 140 BPM

Korea - "Submarine" - (3:12)

Plastician - "Alone Time" - (5:56) 140 BPM

Teknian - "Sorga" - (3:18) 141 BPM

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Review: It's about time Plastician stepped up to Tempa's Dubstep Allstars series. A long-time ambassador for all flavours of the ever-developing and mutating scene, this has been a long time coming. Naturally he's risen to the pedigree the mix series has achieved over the years with a selection of wide-eared grooves that stretch from the soulful vocal VIP opener "Brap" to deeper, more techno inclined dubstep (Jaydrop's "Blind Run") via haunted-house dungeonstep (Commodo's "Axis") and savage grime-hook ups (Merky Ace's "Greaze"). Curated by one of the scene's most respected selectors, this one's been well worth the wait.

NOMINE

Nomine's Sound

Tempa

TEMPA 071D
18 Feb 13
Deep Dubstep

Nomine's Sound - (4:36)

Searching - (6:03) 138 BPM

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Review: Forever synonymous with the advent of dubstep, Tempa has paved the way for the evolution of the genre since the turn of the millenium. Providing the backdrop of seriously talented dubstep producers at the top of their game for Nomine to play against, this mysterious producer has done the label and his peers proud. Featuring two tracks of equal intensity from different places in his mind, "Nomine's Sound" is a mournful lament framed by classic dubstep vibes and bare space marked by eastern influences, while "Searching" uses this idea of space and scarcity to create an unsettling atmosphere in which to house morphed vocal samples and middle-eastern sounds. Beautifully crafted and with a real sense of movement, it's a track that deserves to sit up there with the best.

LX ONE/YOUNGSTA

Responsibility

Tempa

TEMPA 074D
08 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep

Responsibility - (5:28) 140 BPM

No Cure - (5:37) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Alert

Review: A simple exercise in dubstep mathematics here; take Youngsta, add some LX One, release the results on Tempa and stand back and watch the dancefloor devastation! Youngsta really needs no introduction, and on Responsibility the Rinse FM stalwart makes a welcome return to Tempa, teaming up with LX One (also known as Joker D) on two heavyweight rollers primed for the halfstep lovers out there. Both the title track and accompaniment "No Cure" adhere to Tempa's purist direction; the minimal "Responsibility" emerges from the ether, drops a quick vocal sample then gets on with the business of pushing out a hulking robotic bassline over snapping metallic drum programming. On the flip, "No Cure" plunges into sub heavy terrain, forgoing the emphasis on crushing bassweight of its precursor for a focus on establishing atmosphere.

J:KENZO

Invaderz

Tempa

TEMPA 067D
23 Jul 12
Deep Dubstep

Invaderz - (4:35) 140 BPM

Depth Charge - (4:10) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Winter, C Tek, Pier, El Carnicero, J Courage, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep, Bam Bam Dealers

Review: J Kenzo returns to Tempa for a third round of heady dubstep of the old school variety. Using the standard dubstep toolkit to create something that is more than the sum of its parts, "Invaderz" is paranoid stuff, creating an oppressive atmosphere with its lurching bass. "Depth Charge" is more of the same finely sculpted half-step, with a searing bass that gets right under your skin.

J KENZO

J:Kenzo

Tempa

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TEMPACD 020D3
24 Sep 12
Deep Dubstep

Statement Of Intent - (5:40) 140 BPM

Eyes Wide Open (feat Rhianna Kenny) - (4:24) 140 BPM

Semtex - (4:46) 142 BPM

Invaderz - (4:35) 140 BPM

Ruffhouse (feat Rod Azlan) - (5:36) 140 BPM

No Man's Land (feat Footsie) - (3:52) 140 BPM

Reconstruct - (6:25)

Contagion - (5:11) 140 BPM

Body Heat - (5:28) 142 BPM

Ironclad - (4:31)

Holocron - (5:10) 140 BPM

Engage - (4:08) 140 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, Winter, Sparxy, Pier, El Carnicero, Alert

Review: A trustworthy tune tailor since 2008, it's about time Mr Kenzo gave us an album. And the very fact it's on Tempa - a much bigger label than Kenzo's own Soul Shakerz - speaks volumes in terms of the quality you can expect across the 12 tracks. Those who've followed Kenzo's previous shizzle will know the pristine level of deep bass production on offer, but there's a few curveballs dotted throughout for added dynamics. Cuts such as the Footsie-featured grime hybrid "No Man's Land" and the hands-in-the-air spine-chiller "Eyes Wide Open" showcase Kenzo's skills on the widest possible level. An immaculate debut LP.

J KENZO

Ruffhouse

Tempa

TEMPA 062D
12 Dec 11
Deep Dubstep

Ruffhouse (feat Rod Azlan) - (5:42) 140 BPM

Therapy - (4:07) 140 BPM

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Played by: Monkey Beats, Juno Recommends Dubstep, Axer Rouf, Junior Buzz, Epitome, Pier, Fused Forces, Djs: Most Charted - Dubstep

Review: J Kenzo makes an appearance on the lauded and legendary Tempa imprint with these two tough little tracks, which display heaps of character and genre-defining skill. "Ruffhouse" sees Kenzo team up with Rod Azlan for an intriguing journey, dominated by bleepy synth melody and low-slung bongo drum for the first minute, before dropping into a classic mid-noughties dubstep burner with hypnotic bass and weighty soundscape. "Therapy" is reminiscent of some of Pinch and the Tectonic crew's more experimental work, with a techno twinge, fidgeting beats, a Benga & Coki bleep and plenty of unique character to set it apart from the rest.

J KENZO

The Roteks

Tempa

TEMPA 056
25 Apr 11
Deep Dubstep

The Roteks - (6:31) 140 BPM

Protected - (5:43) 140 BPM

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Played by: Be-1ne

Review: New signing J Kenzo marks the 56th release for Youngsta's legendary Tempa label. Unsurprisingly, it's a typically dark and dubbed out offering from the more cerebral side of dubstep. Title track "The Roteks" kicks off with a hovering sense of uncertainty, with faint industrial shivers and a warping bassline. A quasi-scientific sounding vocal sample heralds the movement into the main tune, which features blustering kicks, snapping snares and bellowing bass. "Protected" moves from the post-apocalyptic sounds of the intro into a half-step roller with plenty of appeal for fans of Kryptic Minds, Distance and DMZ.

HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS/VARIOUS

To The Rescue

Tempa

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TEMPACD 003
29 Mar 04
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Horsepower Productions - "Golden Nugget" - (6:27) 142 BPM

Horsepower Productions - "Synbad" - (6:17)

Horsepower Productions - "Voodoo Spell" - (6:00)

Horsepower Productions - "Marseilles Connection" - (6:19) 141 BPM

Horsepower Productions - "Special 131" - (6:11)

Horsepower Productions - "Galaxian" - (6:10)

Horsepower Productions - "Hand Of Death" - (5:58) 142 BPM

Horsepower Productions - "Classic Deluxe" (part 2) - (11:38)

High Plains Drifter - "Sholay" (feat Goldspot Productions NYC - Epic mix) - (5:34)

TGS - "On Tha Run" (Horsepower Productions remix) - (6:07) 138 BPM

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Played by: Rob Da Bank

HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS

In Fine Style

Tempa

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TEMPACD 001
10 Mar 03
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Fist Of Fury - (5:57)

HDN - (5:46)

Gorgon Sound - (4:13)

Django's Revenge - (6:10)

The Swindle - (5:49) 136 BPM

What We Do (remix) - (6:19) 138 BPM

Classic Deluxe - (6:15)

Stone Cold Soul Vibes - (5:39)

Rude Boyz - (4:04)

To The Beat Y'all - (6:42)

Log On (dub) - (5:06)

Pimp Flavors - (5:04)

Fat Larry's Skank - (5:04)

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Justify

Tempa

TEMPA 059DIGI
21 Nov 11
Breakbeat

Justify - (6:04)

Good Ole Dayz - (5:12)

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HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS

Kingstep/Damn It

Tempa

TEMPA 042
09 Mar 09
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Kingstep - (5:13) 143 BPM

Damn It - (6:24) 148 BPM

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Played by: Detroit Grand Pubahs, Cardopusher

HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS

Quest For The Sonic Bounty

Tempa

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TEMPACD 017DIGI
29 Nov 10
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Rain - (7:55)

Mexican Slayride - (5:26)

22 - (6:38) 140 BPM

Water - (6:05)

Kingstep (LP version) - (5:39)

18th Special - (7:34) 141 BPM

Damn It (extended LP version) - (7:43) 146 BPM

Lee Perry: Exercising (Horsepower remix) - (6:57) 143 BPM

Poison Wine - (6:46)

Open Up Your Eyes (feat Katy B - Classic Deluxe) - (3:49)

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The Lost Tapes EP

Tempa

TEMPA 058 DIGI
05 Sep 11
UK Funky/UK Garage

Boogaloo - (5:51) 131 BPM

Landslide Remix - (6:02) 136 BPM

What We Do (original mix) - (6:01) 136 BPM

Midnight Tease (instrumental) - (5:37) 131 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Uk Funky/Garage

Review: Horsepower issue forth what one can only assume is some old material they've been sat on. Like a ray of funky sunshine amidst the foggy murk of what they spawned, the downright freshness of the tracks on The Lost Tapes is so bright it blinds your ears. "Boogaloo" shuffles with a micro-house kind of freakiness, as quirky key stabs and vocal grunts bounce off the razor-sharp hats. "Landslide Remix" rocks the subs hard and keeps the beats slender, while "What We Do" ups the ante in terms of pace and detail. Who are we kidding, every track is absolute gold from masters of the 2-step scene.

HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS

When You Hold Me

Tempa

TEMPA 001
06 Apr 09
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

When You Hold Me (version) - (6:39) 136 BPM

Let's Dance (club mix) - (6:38) 136 BPM

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Played by: Red Rack'em/Hot Coins

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3 Mad P's

Tempa

TEMPA 047
07 Dec 09
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

3 Mad P's - (7:01) 140 BPM

Experience - (5:41) 138 BPM

In Motion - (5:11)

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Played by: Brendon Moeller, Juno Download

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Futurebound

Tempa

TEMPA 027
04 Jun 07
Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime

Futurebound - (5:15) 140 BPM

Descent - (5:06) 140 BPM

Entity - (5:05) 140 BPM

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Grounded

Tempa