Record label • Electronica

Tempa

  • 2000Founded
  • LondonUnited Kingdom
  • 7Artists

Tempa is a London label founded in 2000 by Neil Jolliffe, who is credited with coining the term dubstep in 2002. It started as part of the Ammunition group, alongside Big Apple Records, and helped shape the early dubstep and UK garage scene.Youngsta has handled A and R for the label since its start. Its biggest release is Skream's "Midnight Request Line" from 2005, and the roster has included Benga, Horsepower Productions, J:Kenzo, Coki, Headhunter and Kode9. Tempa continues to release new music, with EPs appearing in September 2026.

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About Tempa

Label facts
Founded2000
Based inLondon, United Kingdom
FoundersNeil Jolliffe
SoundElectronica
StatusActive

Tempa is a London label founded in 2000 by Neil Jolliffe, who is credited with coining the term dubstep in 2002. It started as part of the Ammunition group, alongside Big Apple Records, and helped shape the early dubstep and UK garage scene.

Youngsta has handled A and R for the label since its start. Its biggest release is Skream's "Midnight Request Line" from 2005, and the roster has included Benga, Horsepower Productions, J:Kenzo, Coki, Headhunter and Kode9. Tempa continues to release new music, with EPs appearing in September 2026.

Artists on Tempa

Roster and regulars
SkreamSkream BengaBenga
  • Horsepower Productions
  • J:Kenzo
  • Coki
  • Headhunter
  • Youngsta

Latest from the Tempa roster

Stories on its artists
The Best Boiler Room Sets: Sweaty and UnforgettableThe Best Boiler Room Sets: Sweaty and Unforgettable19 Jan 2025a Crash Course on DJ Posesa Crash Course on DJ Poses29 Apr 2024

Festivals with Tempa artists

All festivals
Hocus Pocus Miami (Miami, FL, United States) 2026Hocus Pocus Miami30 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 • Miami, United StatesWith Skream Kappa FuturFestival Mexico (Monterrey, Mexico) 2026Kappa FuturFestival Mexico13 - 14 Nov 2026 • Monterrey, MexicoWith Skream Time Warp Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA, United States) 2026Time Warp Los Angeles27 - 28 Nov 2026 • Los Angeles, United StatesWith Skream Snowbombing (Mayrhofen, Austria) 2027Snowbombing5 - 10 Apr 2027 • Mayrhofen, AustriaWith Skream

Playlists for the Tempa sound

All playlists
Solomun Essentialsby Solomun • 100 tracks Defected Croatia 2026by Defected Records • 87 tracks Altarby Spotify • 100 tracks This Is Michael Bibiby Spotify • 50 tracks This Is Prospaby Spotify • 47 tracks Prospa - Complete Playlistby Prospa • 45 tracks

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Questions about Tempa

What genre is Tempa?

Tempa is best known for Electronica releases. The label has been releasing music since 2000.

Who founded Tempa?

Tempa was founded in 2000 by Neil Jolliffe and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Who releases on Tempa?

Artists closely tied to Tempa include Skream, Horsepower Productions, Benga, J:Kenzo, Coki and Headhunter.

Where can I buy Tempa releases?

Releases are available on Beatport and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Tempa?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Tempa are Skream (0 tracks), Horsepower Productions (0 tracks), Benga (0 tracks), J:Kenzo (0 tracks) and Coki (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Tempa artists live?

Artists from the Tempa roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Hocus Pocus Miami, Kappa FuturFestival Mexico and Time Warp Los Angeles. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, musicbrainz.org, musicbrainz.org). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.