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

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

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 Created as a direct response to Prince Jammy’s

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. Anthony Red Rose - Tempo