Paul Stickman xpressions EP

    We Wanted To Play
    We Wanted To Play (4 Da Headz Mix)
    Artoureau
    Lazy B
    Tek3
    Theme 001


Toronto’s Kozmik Hype Recordings is back once again, this time with an in-depth six track EP from legendary hometown producer, Paul Stickman. A veteran DJ dating back to ’84, Paul is the co-founder of Stickman Records Inc. and Aquarius Recordings with work appearing on a list of other top labels like Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, and Studio !K7. Having built an impressive career, the xpressions EP shows his ability to build expansive songs - not surprising for an artist with his longevity. He forays into extended melodic progressions, each track developing its own ebb and flow.

First comes the rolling, stab-driven “We Wanted To Play” which features vocals sure to resonate with the very being of passionate house and techno DJs. The 4 Da Headz Mix twists things up a notch with a fattened bass and added acid elements. A monster of a tune lurks beneath cutting, high pitched strings, fluid pads, and a crunchy snare on “Artoureau” while “Tek3” likewise unveils a creature in cracking form. Both “Lazy B” and “Theme 001” really shine in the midrange, welcoming arpeggiated synths that fidget about, with the latter of the two cuts barely even employing a kick.

Paul Stickman expresses himself quite alright on this spacious new EP for Kozmik Hype.

Label and Artist Links:
www.soundcloud.com/kozmikhype
www.soundcloud.com/paul-stickman