Tempa Wine Riddim – Barbados

TEMPA WINE RIDDIM produced by BARBADOS 2008

With just two cuts, Tempa Wine Riddim keeps the spotlight on the songs rather than the guest list, pairing Machel Montano and Patrice Roberts on the title tune with Thara’s “All Night” on the flip. The 2008 Barbados production has that bright, waistline-driven soca snap—quick percussion, a rubbery bassline, and a breezy island bounce that feels geared for carnival fetes rather than the radio alone. “Tempa Wine” is the obvious hook here, leaning into Montano and Roberts’ chemistry, while “All Night” stretches the mood a touch longer and keeps the riddim moving with the same party-first energy. It’s a lean little project, but the contrast between the headline anthem and Thara’s late-night follow-up gives the release its shape.

Tempa Wine Riddim Tracklist:

1. Machel Montano Ft. Patrice Roberts – Tempa Wine
2. Thara – All Night