LuPS Records [Locked Up Progressive Sounds] was founded by Jacco Oude Kotte (aka Jacco@Work) in March 2008 and is based on the experiences of making 5 years of radioshows and mixes for PureDJ.com, Dynamix-radio, Purefm, ETN.fm and many other stations. Besides that Jacco@Work is around in the musicbusiness for almost 20 years now.
LuPS Records stands for the opportunity to discover the true meaning of progressive house music. Progressive house music in its pure form. Straight from the heart into the mind and body. ‘Heart over Mind’ so to speak (Now the logo has been explained as well ;-) )
Furthermore the label aims to bring you some of the finest progressive house sounds from established and new breed producers all around the world.
And last but not least the labels artwork since release 010 get done by good friend and Illustrator Wizard d-phrag from Bulgaria.
Release 018 contains a groovy track from two talented djs & producers from Santa Fe, Argentina. Mariano Favre and Javier Ferreyra both know what deep progressive is about and they are delivering a catchy tune filled with melodies and nice pads.
New kid on the block at LuPS Records is Daniel M who keeps it close to the Original with his remix. He added a deeper and more techier groove to create a more blunted version.
Pavel Denisov returns to LuPS for a remix. Again he created a more uplfiting prog-trance remix with a catchy but yet grinding baseline. Halfway the track he also added some fine new arppregios which makes this a shinny remix.
Toppy, LuPS master remixer, also laid his hands on T-Virus. And how? Well once again this Bulgarian prodigy created a goosebumping remix with an amazing groove and flow. Right from the start this remix grabs your attention. This remix is a true type example of how to blend original samples with your own unique style. A sure shot.
Last remix comes from Egypt. Hassan Rassmy shows up with a more uptempo remix, which contains a solid groove. A great demanding baseline combined with slick percussion pushes this remix forward. Halfway some swoaring synthlines are introduced to make this remix a great dancefloor gem.
DJ Reactions:
"nice release" - 4.0 / 5
Eryo (Belarus) (Mistique Music, DeepSessions)
"cool positive relaxed title good for letting your thoughts flow during driving with your car along the seaside , like it.
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taucher (germany) (adult music / jetlag digital / friskyradio / ensonic.fm / partydiver.com / soundworx.tv)