Anthony Red Rose - Tempo -

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

by Anthony Red Rose is one of the most significant tracks in the history of dancehall, marking a pivotal moment in the genre's shift toward a digital sound. History and Creation Anthony Red Rose - Tempo

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. Created as a direct response to Prince Jammy’s

The song was released in 1985 on the Firehouse label. Anthony Red Rose - Tempo