Fresh from throwing lavish shapes on the likes of Sous Music, Dutch producer LUPE returns to Catz 'n Dogz Pets imprint with some Greco-Roman level battle jams.

Three heavyweight bouts of authentic, broadsword acid; the 'Thraex' EP is named after Thracian Roman fighters and it's not hard to hear why as the gladiatorial levels of musical muscle and determination are tangible from the moment we enter the ring.

'Gladiator' makes the first move. A dramatic, pumping sweat-fest, it's characterized by huge snare hits and a venomous 303 line that keep us marching right into the pleasure dome.

Plenty more punches are packed by the Amsterdam artist who's also responsible for some of the city's wildest and most inclusive and diverse parties. 'Gonna Getcha' ups the pace and intensity with pure analog attitude while the bone-shaking finale 'That's How I Ride' sees LUPE striding out of the amphitheatre with their head held high. Ready to fight another day.

Tactical treats and precision fighting talk from a certified Dutch underground soldier; LUPE continues their winning streak.

Alex Kennon - Gonna Getcha for me. Thanks for sending.
Joseph Capriati - Gonna Getcha
Joris Biesmans - Gonna Getcha Nasty!!! love it!!
Erol Alkan - Gladiator Downloaded
Maceo Plex / Maetrik - Gladiator
Chrissy - Gladiator YESSSSS I love it!
Alinka - Lupe is the best! :)
Captain Mustache Gonna Getcha Yeah BIG! As always with Pets, thanks!
Cornelius Doctor That's How I Ride That's How I Ride... That's how I like it ;)
Joyce Muniz - Gonna Getcha Lovely tunes from Lupe! Support
Kevin Knapp - Gonna Getcha These are DOPE!
Hi-Fi Sean - Gonna Getcha Love me a sleazy slice of Lupe's slutty beats.
Gorgon City Matt - Gladiator Big Yesssssss from us!!
Mathias Kaden - Gladiator Another great Release!!
Karotte - Gladiator and Gonna Getcha are top. I love it
Marco Faraone - Gladiator Nice EP for sure!!
Jean Pierre - That's How I Ride Thats How I ride and Gonna Getcha are wicked bangers... diggin these!
Paco Osuna - That's How I Ride Downloaded
Damon Jee - Gladiator This is a nice deep techno ep, thanks for sending
Speaking Minds - Gladiator 3 bangers, but Gladiator is the bomb here!
Gina Breeze - Gladiator Heavy! Feeling Gladiator. Will support. Thanks!
Jorkes - Gonna Getcha Mega EP. Thanks so much. Xo
Nuno Dos Santos - Gladiator I love these !! Thanx!
Nicole Moudaber - Gonna Getcha Gonna Getcha is super!!
Anja Schneider - MEGA EP !! LUPE IS ON FIRE !!! John Digweed - Gladiator Downloaded
Johannes Albert - Gladiator PURE POWER!
CamelPhat - Gladiator Yessssss....

Thraex EP

That's How I Ride - snippet

Gonna Getcha - snippet

Gladiator - snippet

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A key figure in Dutch nightlife, Lupe carries out a mission of unity through their music and parties. Based in Amsterdam, Lupe’s sound draws inspiration from acid house and disco as well as the key values that the electronic music scene is built around: peace, tolerance and respect. Over the years they developed from deejaying and promoting parties to a multi-faceted DJ/producer. 

Their music is supported by a wide range of artists such as, Derrick Carter,The Blessed Madonna, Andy Butler, Tom Trago, Erol Alkan, Heidi, Honey Soundsystem, Laurent Garnier, Spencer Parker, Jason Kendig, Truncate, Catz ‘N Dogz, Lauren Flax, Boys Noiz, Shadow Child, Alinka, Shaun J. Wright and many more. 

As a child they was triggered creatively by a Christmas gift from his parents, the aptly-named compilation ‘Acid House’ on the Jack Trax label started their exploration of dance music. 
Aged 16 they became a go-go dancer. Insatiably learning about artists and labels, collecting records, he evolved from club kid to dance music connoisseur. They graduated in film studies and collected records. Then Lupe decided to create fantasy worlds for others: on the dance floor.

From a DJ perspective, Lupe has residencies at Amsterdam’s globally-renowned Red Light Radio and the Parish parties at PiP Den Haag. They has thrown it down at esteemed Amsterdam clubs such as De School and Shelter, events around the world like Is Burning, Trouw, Buttons, Paradiso, Studio 80, 5DaysOff, Lowlands, Mysteryland, NOW&WOW, Dance Valley and even Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour after-party at Heineken Music Hall. 

What’s more, they also played alongside some of the scene’s foremost names, not least Tiga, Hercules & Love Affair, Steffi, DJ T, Shinedoe, Prosumer, Tama Sumo, San Proper, Miss Kittin, Honey Dijon, Booka Shade, DJ Haus, Azari & III and so on.


As a promoter, Lupe has consistently been pushing an inclusive house and techno agenda in Amsterdam since 2004 via their own parties such as Get on Down, UNK, Acid Nouveau and Italo Elite with the latter winning the award for Best Party (2010) at the infamous Dutch Golden Gnome Awards where they was also nominated Best New DJ in 2005.
Artist Statement
“I bring a new identity for dance, for men and women, straight and gay, black and white and so on. There is nothing to be scared of in each other. Nightlife is the designated area to overcome our differences in daily life, where we see each other freely in a new light”. - Lupe