| Knowledge recommends TT003' It's been a while since we last heard from Tempo Tantrum, but on this evidence the label certainly hasn't gone off the boil. Both sides are refreshingly different, though 'Prophecy' is undoubtedly the main play. Production is sharp - though with some nice raw edges - with the deep and erie cinematic undertones treading the wire between dubstep, breaks and drum & bass. As such this classy dub-wise roller comes with a bigger reach than most.(Feb 2005) |
| DJ Mag reviews 'Prophecy' The third release on Tempo Tantrum sees Reza serve up his trademark rolling riddims with flavours from across the breakbeat spectrum. 'Prophecy' is full of hard-hitting beats, with echoing flutes and ambient pads creating a deep vibe alongside some tough drum edits and punchy basslines. On the flip, 'Ordinary Things' adopts a broken beat approach, with a mournful old skool vocal supported by plenty of stabs and a warm, weighty b-line. A mixture of top-notch drum programming and and subtle melodies makes this a versatile twelve for the dancefloor and headz alike. **** (Feb 2005) |
| IDJ Magazine reviews 'Prophecy' It's been a while since we last heard anything from Tempo Tantrum. But it has been worth the wait, as Reza returns with 'Prophecy' - a 140bpm dnb style roller. On the flip Reza teams up with fellow Tempo Tantrum member Matt Juice to create a lush broken beat number entitled 'Ordinary Things'. Recommended. (October 2004) |
| IDJ Magazine on TT002 This is a very good example of 2 step / breaks and as a bonus comes as a double A sider! 'Strictly' is my favourite and has been given the jazz work over which helps to keep it on the happy tip and the Rhodes piano just finishes it off a treat. 'Something' is a real roller with killer bass waiting for you at the final drop. D 4/5 (July 2003) |
| DJ Magazine reviews 'Something
Else' 'Coming with more darkside breakbeat garage, Reza employs a somewhat Darqwan style of atmospheric beats on Something Else' - its wavering deep bassline and jazz-edged breaks combining for quite a heady roller, though not as hard-hitting as the aforementioned Mr Jay. The flipside track 'Strickly Drum and Bass' again uses strong jazz elements in both samples and beat patterns, but it's integrated with a more dubby flava. Breakbeat garage with a smooth, intelligent edge.'(June 2003) |
| Knowledge Magazine on TT002 'Gorgeous, raw but celestial - think early 4 Hero - mash-up of breakbeat, garage and drum 'n' bass on the aptly titled Tempo Tantrum... very, very new and very, very good'. **** (June 2003). |
| Jockey Slut On 'Something
Else' Release two on Tempo Tantrum sees Reza forging his own sound. It's breaks-ish garage, but, instead of a hectic Zinc roller, Reza takes a sharp and intricate approach to drum programming that engages the ear as much as the feet. Eerie melodies and haunting pianos set the mood while the sub-bass warps and winds. Infectious. (Dan Frampton, Jockey Slut, March 2003) |
| Deuce on 'London Massive/This
Is For You' 'From the London club comes the label, and this is an excellent debut release from Tempo Tantrum. Both tracks touch down with a ruff and rugged breakbeat vibe, but with a slightly different flava to make this a versatile twelve. 'London Massive' leads you in with rat-a-tat snares and an MC vocal before launching the warp bass, clipped jazzy chords and ghostly melodic licks. 'This Is For You' keeps with the b-line program but drops a more rolling beat as it opens out with a deeper dancefloor vibe.' (Deuce, November 2002) |
| TT001 reviewed in Jockey
Slut 'New producer alert! Reza, co-promoter of Brixton's Tempo Tantrum night, has been slaving late in the studio. His love of dark garage, breakbeat and Shut Up And Dance pays off with 'This is for you'. It's edgy but not hardcore, with splintered breaks shattering near off-world sounds. Support an underdog near you: track this bad boy down.' (October 2002) |
| Mixmag Garage Single Of
The Month - 'London massive/This is for you' 'Imagine the middle ground between Oris Jay and Zed Bias' 'Supafine' and you've got Reza's impressive sound. 'This Is For You' rolls with sharp ninja breaks and tasty sub-bass that emerge from the showroom gleaming, tough and confident of taking on all comers. Packed with enchanting sounds, it's a debut well beyond the bounds of the ordinary. The result? Now hear dis London Massive' 5/5 (September 2002) |
| Tempo Tantrum in the press Futuristic Sarf London sounds upstairs at Brixton's Living bar. If you thought So Solid was about as cutting-edge as 2-step gets, think again: this is the real deal: dark four-four garage you don't hear anyone from The Dreem Teem rinsin'. A Good Thing, indeed. Tonight's guest is Dee Kline, he of Don't Smoke Da Reefa infamy, plus residents Reza and Matt Juice. (Sleazenation, April 2002) |
| Tempo Tantrum featured
as one of Mixmag's 'Best New Clubs in Britain' 'Dance music sub-genres? Yawn. Pigeon holes? Zzzzz. Beats so similar forensic scientists couldn't tell them apart? No thanks. Which is why Brixton's Tempo Tantrum is a right breath of fresh air. Nu skool breaks from Tipper, anyone? Slow jungle from Aquasky? Dark two-step from Ghost's Jay Da Flex or breaky garage from Dee Kline? Yes please. Residents and co-promoters Reza, Matt Juice, G and Marc Risch are responsible for uniting these sounds in this intimate Brixton club'. (from March 2002 edition p.97) |