TEMPO RIDDIM produced by JAMMY’S RECORDS / PENTHOUSE RECORDS / FIREHOUSE & VARIOUS PRODUCERS 1985
Tempo Overview
The rocksteady flow has always been a backbone of reggae music. Its steady rhythm and deep basslines are easy to recognize and give reggae its classic sound. The new release built on this tradition brings together some of the genre’s most respected voices. Buccaneer delivers "Chatty Chatty Mouth," adding his signature energy. Capleton, known for hits like "Tour," comes strong with "Tempo Riddim." Everton Blender, who gained fame with his song "Lift Up Your Head," brings a positive message in "Family Man." Garnett Silk, remembered for his powerful vocals and songs like "Hello Mama Africa," is featured with "Complaint." Jack Radics and Kulcha Knox join forces on "Let My People Go," blending their voices for a rootsy call for freedom. Other tracks include King Everold’s "After All," Little Howie’s "Original Love," Luciano with "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," Lyashanti’s "Tempo Riddim," and Pad Anthony’s "In Deh." Production is handled by JAMMY'S RECORDS, PENTHOUSE RECORDS, FIREHOUSE, and various producers. JAMMY'S RECORDS is known for shaping the digital dancehall era in the 1980s and still influences reggae today. PENTHOUSE RECORDS has worked with many top artists and helped many songs reach international audiences. This release keeps reggae steady in today’s playlists, showing how the classic rocksteady rhythm continues to inspire new music.
Tempo Tracklist:
- Buccaneer – Chatty Chatty Mouth
- Capleton – Tempo Riddim
- Everton Blender – Family Man
- Garnett Silk – Complaint
- Jack Radics & Kulcha Knox – Let My People Go
- King Everold – After All
- Little Howie – Original Love
- Luciano – Swing Low Sweet Chariot
- Lyashanti – Tempo Riddim
- Pad Anthony – In Deh
- Terry Ganzie – King Of Kings
- Thriller U – Good By
- Wayne Smith – It Gets Me Stronger