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!”
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