Hot Lipps Inc. - Foolish Pride / High Expectations (Hot Lipps Records)

Toronto producers Hot Lipps Inc. get a little more techy with their latest Hot Lipps Records label offering. Unlike previous releases, Peter & Steve Primiani forgo any remixes on this one, simply featuring two original tracks produced, arranged, and mixed by the brothers themselves.

“Foolish Pride” is the first track and it’s a dynamic tech house piece with a boisterous bass line, soft pads, and a liberal use of vocal bits.

The second track, “High Expectations,” is a textbook amalgamation of deep and tech house, featuring a masterful bass line with synths layered cleverly on top. Their veteran touch shows through well-placed percussive elements and smooth hi hats that keep the groove never sounding repetitive.

These two standalone tracks add up to another stellar release on Hot Lipps Records.

Atnarko - “Love these Hot Lipps tracks, as usual!”
Julius Papp - “I’m digging ‘High Expectations’ … it hits!”
Toomy Disco (Kitsuné / Under The Shade) - “Amazing sounding! Lovin’ this new drop from Hot Lipps Inc. ‘Foolish Pride’ for me.”
Da Sunlounge - “Great release … will support in my sets.”
Claudio Coccoluto - “I love this sound.”
Giom - “Wicked! I’ll try these out.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) - “A solid brace of tracks here.”
Motorcitysoul - “Top notch tunes!”
DJ MFR (Transport Recordings) - “Great tracks … full support from me.”
Spesh (Jondi & Spesh) - “A totally solid release … just excellent!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “More slammin’ madness to move everyone on the floor … solid rocking bass and tight beats.”
Alvaro Hylander (DeepWit Recordings) - “Nice, powerful, and deep at times.”
Ourra (Pop Out And Play / Alola) - “‘Foolish Pride’ has got the funky tech house bass line … it reminds me of that early 2000 Mr. C sound and that’s a good thing!”
Deron Delgado (Stompy / Paradise) - “Both tracks are fire!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Boom! Top work from the brothers Primiani! Both are wicked; ‘Foolish Pride’ for its ass-shaking bass groove, ‘High Expectation’ for its techy elements. Killer!”
Tony D’Onghia (Radio Koper-Capodistria) - “Solid, sturdy grooves. I love the ‘High Expectations’ vocal sample.”
LavaLava (Subcity Radio, Glasgow) - “Both tracks here are great deep house groovers. Prefect for kicking off a set … digging this one.”
DJ Di Costa (MoodyLushious Influences) - “Good stuff comin’ once again from Hot Lipps Inc. Very cool package … both tracks are ace, especially ‘Foolish Pride’ which is an indisputable winner for me.”

Available now from Beatport and Traxsource.

Hot Lipps Inc. - Calculated Steps (Hot Lipps Records)

After a hiatus of just two months, the boys from Hot Lipps Records are back with their seventh installment and newest endeavor, Calculated Steps. Three choice tracks written and produced by label owners Peter and Steve Primiani, aka Hot Lipps Inc., are wrapped up and delivered just in time for the holidays along with a gifted remix.

The EP starts off with the title track, a deep, moody treat and just what we have come to expect from the brothers, making use of M1 Organs, atmospheric pads, and spaced out effects. A chunky remix comes courtesy of Leipzig-based artist and Oh! Yeah! Music label boss, Sven Tasnadi (Moon Harbour, Cocoon, Poker Flat). Sven delivers a winning combination of percussive-reduced tech house.

”Make Me Yours" marks the second original, opening with an effective low-set bass line. The track is a bit deep, a bit minimal, but with a ton of groove topped off by stabs, filtered pads, and vocal hooks.

”Devious Tongue" closes things out with more driving bass, some funky house elements, and filtered vocals which all build up to an understated drop.

All in all, the release is a proper fix.

Atnarko (Infiltr8 Celebr8 / Noir) - “I heart Hot Lipps Inc.!”
Chris Fortier - “I dig it.”
Robbie Hardkiss - “Nice, moody house.”
CJ Mackintosh - “I like the original mix of ‘Calculated Steps.’”
Giom - “Good stuff, as always!”
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - “Sickness … outta control!”
Diz (Iz & Diz / Vizual Recordings) - “Supersexy!”
Vincent Kwok - “‘Devious Tongue’ is devious!”
Craig Stewart (Montana & Stewart / DCSTrax) - “I like all four tracks … very tasty.”
Camouflage (Chicago House FM) - “Great work! Groovy and vibey deep house for the dance floors.”
Louis Hughes (6th Sense Music) - “Lovely classic feel. Sven Tasnadi’s remix is tops, too. I’m all over this one.”
Christos Kedras (Beat Philosophy / Kapa Music) - “Another solid Hot Lipps Inc. release. Deep, big, and in the bag!”
Frank McWeeny (DIY Radio, London) - “‘Make Me Yours’ is the bomb!”
Dean Serafini (JJazproJect) - “The original version of ‘Calculated Steps’ has that ’90s vibe I’ve been craving lately. Nice work!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - “Sure-fire dance floor action here.”
Deepshizzol (MyHouse-YourHouse) - “Another brilliant single from the hottest Lipps in town!”

Available now from Beatport and Traxsource.

Hot Lipps Inc. - Could Be (Hot Lipps Records)

The sixth installment from Hot Lipps Records reminisces of lazy summer days gone by with three superb original tracks from the label owners. Comprised of Toronto-based producers Peter and Steve Primiani, formerly of 83 West Records and Camouflage Recordings, Hot Lipps Inc. hand over some heat for the upcoming winter months on the Could Be EP. It opens with the title track, a devious and blissed-out vocal powerhouse featuring Toronto singers Jenny Mayhem and Jesse Taylor. There’s nothing tricky about warm pads and mellow chords laid on top of percussive drums, but the combination downright works. A stunning remix is delivered by one of Australia’s leading house exports, Nathan G. (Luvbug, Large Music, Lazy Days). Nathan highlights the vocals with exceptionally effective breaks, seductively stripping away any surplus and making room for more intimate moments. The EP’s second original, “Wanna Dance?,” uses video game style effects in a fun, cheeky piece of music. Rounding things off is “Real Lies,” a bit more of a deep, dark, and dirty late night tech-house affair with a driving low end. All together this release will keep the dance floor toasty for some time to come.

Quentin Harris - “I will give these a spin.”
Jask - “Nice release … I love Nathan G.’s mix.”
Claudio Coccoluto - “This sounds good!”
Boris Dlugosch (Peppermint Jam) - “Nathan G.’s remix of ‘Could Be’ is fantastic … loving it!”
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - “I love this stuff! Deep and quirky.”
Mr.V (Sole Channel Music) - “Nathan G. slams it!”
Giom - “Solid as usual … full support.”
Atnarko - “Support … go on, Nathan G.!”
Grant Nelson - “Lovely.”
Vincent Kwok - “Nathan G.’s mix is hot!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Wicked selection.”
Kruse & Nuernberg - “Nathan G.’s remix is ace!”
Craig Stewart (Montana & Stewart / DCSTrax) - “‘Wanna Dance’ is hot, but that Nathan G. jam is funking dope! Sensational … great work.”
CheckPoint Charlie (MyCuppaT) - “Not usually into a track this vocal heavy, but this is just beautiful! Stunning vocals, wonderful production - an all encompassing tune. Superb release - I’ll be hammering.”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Excellent work again from Hot Lipps Inc. It’s a tough call between ‘Wanna Dance’ and Nathan G.’s remix of ‘Could Be’ … Nathan’s groove just edging it for the added filthy vibe.”
DJ eMe (Deep & Deeper Radio Show) - “Stunning stuff … I love them all.”
Deepshizzol (MyHouse-YourHouse Radio) - “Pure class from the Hot Lipps Inc. stable … standard!”
Velanche (Velanche’s Playtime Radio Show) - “Such a good EP of house and disco with a bit of sass and soul.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - “Nathan G. is pulling out all the stops on his utterly infectious remix.”
Black Alley (In Control Radio Show) - “These Hot Lipps Inc. guys surely know how to deliver … they strike again!”

Available now from Traxsource and Amazon.

Hot Lipps Inc. - Trapped (Hot Lipps Records)

Hot Lipps Records has had a string of quality releases of late and this fifth and most recent offering continues the impressive path. Comprised of Toronto based producers Peter and Steve Primiani, formerly of 83 West Records and Camouflage Recordings, Hot Lipps Inc. open the EP with “Trapped” - a blistering cut with a vocal some will recognize from house music’s earliest days. A simple 808 drum machine, a saw-wave bass, and driving synths give the classic singing style a tasteful update. A superb remix comes from German based producer Daniel Solar who has flexed his muscles in the past on labels like Exploited, SleazyBeats, and his own Dikso. Providing a deeper interpretation suited for just about any time of the night, Daniel dubs out the original voice while making use of disco style claps, soft pads, and harmonious strings, all ready to keep even easily distracted ears hooked for the track’s full duration. The release is completed by two more excellent Hot Lipps Inc. originals. “In the Mix” is a slightly darker cut haunted by pulsing progressions while “Back Again” is a production from early 2012 that has finally found its home on the EP. Delayed, like its release, the melodies wind around the steady sub frequency.

Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “Reworking the classic Jestofunk jam! It’s awesome and I’m gonna play it, but you’ve actually reminded me to break out the original. Rec N Pause for life!”
Ali Herron (OOFT! / Foto Rec.) - “It’s all about Daniel’s deeper rework for me.”
Jay West - “Dope!”
Erik Rug - “I like this early house vibe.”
Giom - “‘In The Mix’ and the Daniel Solar remix of ‘Trapped’ are cool.”
Denney (Hot Creations / 20:20 Vision) - “‘In The Mix’ is the stand-out for me here but liking ‘Back Again,’ too.”
Abicah Soul - “That Daniel Solar remix is really nice.”
Jevne (OneThirty Recordings) - “Solid tracks.”
diskJokke - “Daniel Solar is pushing all the right buttons.”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Another ace release from Hot Lipps Inc. Daniel Solar drops an absolute low-slung bomb … totally in my area and will get huge support. Likewise for ‘Back Again’ … really excellent beats with a superb build through the track. I love it.”
Bobi (Global Movement Radio Show) - “I love this release … three wicked originals and a wicked remix!”
Lee Jarvis (Do It Proper / MyCuppaT) - “Huge! I love both versions of ‘Trapped’ … will definitely support!”
Russell Deeks (This Is Why We Dance) - “A cool take on a proper classic.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “Daniel Solar’s remix of ‘Trapped’ is really big … it gets to that point between late ’80s early house boogie and the sound of today.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “More chunky mayhem … great quality sound and rocking jams.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - “Superb EP featuring a truly wicked remix by Daniel Solar.”

Available now from Traxsource and Trackitdown.