Tempa
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Tempa is a dubstep
and garage
record label
run by Ammunition Promotions, out of the Truman Brewery
, east London. Tempa are considered to be one of the founding labels of the dubstep sound, and are part of a larger umbrella of labels (including Soulja, Road, Vehicle, Shelflife, Texture, Lifestyle and Bingo) and club events (such as Forward>> held at Plastic People in Shoreditch
) run by Ammunition.
Tempa have released music by such dubstep luminaries as Skream
, Benga, Loefah
, Coki
, Horsepower Productions
, Kode9
, Headhunter and DJ Hatcha, and were responsible for dubstep's most commercially successful "cross-over
" hit, Night by Benga and Coki
in late 2007.
Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in south London, England. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"....
and garage
UK garage
UK garage is a genre of electronic dance music originating from the United Kingdom in the early-1990s. UK garage is a descendant of house music which originated in Chicago and New York, United States. UK garage usually features a distinctive syncopated 4/4 percussive rhythm with 'shuffling'...
record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
run by Ammunition Promotions, out of the Truman Brewery
Old Truman Brewery
The Old Truman Brewery is the former Black Eagle brewery complex located around Brick Lane in the Spitalfields area, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was established by the brewers Truman's which subsequently became Truman, Hanbury and Buxton...
, east London. Tempa are considered to be one of the founding labels of the dubstep sound, and are part of a larger umbrella of labels (including Soulja, Road, Vehicle, Shelflife, Texture, Lifestyle and Bingo) and club events (such as Forward>> held at Plastic People in Shoreditch
Shoreditch
Shoreditch is an area of London within the London Borough of Hackney in England. It is a built-up part of the inner city immediately to the north of the City of London, located east-northeast of Charing Cross.-Etymology:...
) run by Ammunition.
Tempa have released music by such dubstep luminaries as Skream
Skream
Skream is a dubstep producer based in Croydon. One of dubstep's first and most prominent producers, he has played an important role in the genre's development. His debut album Skream! was released in 2006, and was followed up by Outside the Box in 2010...
, Benga, Loefah
Digital Mystikz
Digital Mystikz are a dubstep production duo from the South London suburb of Norwood. Along with Loefah and Sgt. Pokes, they operate the DMZ record label and host the influential bimonthly nightclub DMZ, held at the Mass club complex in Brixton, London...
, Coki
Digital Mystikz
Digital Mystikz are a dubstep production duo from the South London suburb of Norwood. Along with Loefah and Sgt. Pokes, they operate the DMZ record label and host the influential bimonthly nightclub DMZ, held at the Mass club complex in Brixton, London...
, Horsepower Productions
Horsepower Productions
Horsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
, Kode9
Kode9
Kode9 is a London-based electronic music artist, DJ, and owner of the Hyperdub record label. An MC, The Spaceape, is a frequent collaborator...
, Headhunter and DJ Hatcha, and were responsible for dubstep's most commercially successful "cross-over
Crossover (music)
Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres...
" hit, Night by Benga and Coki
Digital Mystikz
Digital Mystikz are a dubstep production duo from the South London suburb of Norwood. Along with Loefah and Sgt. Pokes, they operate the DMZ record label and host the influential bimonthly nightclub DMZ, held at the Mass club complex in Brixton, London...
in late 2007.
Album discography
- Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- When You Hold Me (Tempa 001, 2000) - Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- Gorgon Sound (Tempa 002, 2000) - Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- Vigilante (Tempa 003, 2001) - Dub War - Murderous Style (Tempa 004, 2001)
- Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- Fist of Fury (Tempa 005, 2001) - Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- Smokin (Tempa 006, 2002) - Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- In Fine Style (Tempa LP 00?, 2002) - Benny Ill & Kode9Kode9Kode9 is a London-based electronic music artist, DJ, and owner of the Hyperdub record label. An MC, The Spaceape, is a frequent collaborator...
- feat the Culprit - Fat Larry's Skank(Tempa 007, 2002) - Benny Ill v DJ Hatcha - Poison (Tempa 008, 2003)
- TGS - On Tha Run(Tempa 010, 2003)
- Dj Hatcha - Dub Express (Tempa 011, 2003)
- Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 1 mixed by DJ Hatcha (Tempa LP 012, 2004)
- Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions are an electronic music duo, initially a trio, who released experimental garage recordings, and helped pioneer the dubstep genre.-Lineup:...
- To The Rescue (Tempa LP 013, 2004) - SkreamSkreamSkream is a dubstep producer based in Croydon. One of dubstep's first and most prominent producers, he has played an important role in the genre's development. His debut album Skream! was released in 2006, and was followed up by Outside the Box in 2010...
- Midnight Request Line (Tempa 014, 2005) - D1 - Degrees (Tempa 015, 2006)
- Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 2 mixed by DJ Youngsta (Tempa LP 004, 2005)
- Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 3 mixed by Kode9Kode9Kode9 is a London-based electronic music artist, DJ, and owner of the Hyperdub record label. An MC, The Spaceape, is a frequent collaborator...
(Tempa LP 019, 2006) - Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 4 mixed by Hatcha & Youngsta (Tempa LP 006, 2006)
- Various Artists - Ammunition And Blackdown Present: The Roots Of Dubstep (Tempa LP 007, 2006)
- SkreamSkreamSkream is a dubstep producer based in Croydon. One of dubstep's first and most prominent producers, he has played an important role in the genre's development. His debut album Skream! was released in 2006, and was followed up by Outside the Box in 2010...
- Skream!Skream! (album)Skream! is the self-titled, début album by dubstep producer Skream. It was released in 2006 on Tempa records.-Track listing:# Tortured Soul# Midnight Request Line# Blue Eyez# Auto-Dub# Check It # Stagger# Dutch Flowerz...
(Tempa LP 008, 2006) - Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 5 mixed by N-Type (Tempa LP 009, 2007)
- Benga - Diary of an Afro WarriorDiary of an Afro WarriorDiary of an Afro Warrior is the second album by dubstep producer Benga. Released in 2008 it was met with favourable reviews and has been credited – along with fellow Tempa artist, Skream – with introducing the genre to a more mainstream audience....
(Tempa LP 010, 2007) - Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 6 mixed by Appleblim (Tempa LP 011, 2008)
- Headhunter - Nomad (Tempa CD 014, 2008)
- Various Artists - Dubstep Allstars Vol. 7 mixed by Chef And Ramadanman (Tempa CD 013, 2009)
- SkreamSkreamSkream is a dubstep producer based in Croydon. One of dubstep's first and most prominent producers, he has played an important role in the genre's development. His debut album Skream! was released in 2006, and was followed up by Outside the Box in 2010...
- Outside the Box (Skream album)Outside the Box (Skream album)Outside the Box is the second and latest album by British dubstep producer Skream, released on 9 August 2010 on Tempa records. The album features collaborations with electropop duo La Roux and American rapper Murs, amongst others...
(Tempa CD 014, 2010)