Created as a direct response to Prince Jammy’s "Sleng Teng," "Tempo" solidified the digital era of reggae. It featured sophisticated equipment for the time, including Casio CZ-1000 and Yamaha DX-100 keyboards and an Oberheim DX drum machine. Meaning and Context
It was produced by the legendary dub pioneer King Tubby at his Waterhouse studio, which was nicknamed "Firehouse" due to frequent political unrest in the area. Anthony Red Rose - Tempo
Anthony Red Rose initially visited the studio to record a dubplate. After hearing him sing "Tempo," Tubby recognized its potential and urged him to record it as a single. The final track was reportedly recorded in just one take. Created as a direct response to Prince Jammy’s