Welcome to this week’s rundown of the hottest Soulful House tracks making waves on Traxsource. From deep grooves to uplifting vocals, here are the ten tracks you need in your collection this week.
1. Come With Me (Main)
Artist: DJ Erv
Label: Anima Records
BPM: 125 | Key: Emin
DJ Erv’s “Come With Me (Main)” on Anima Records sits comfortably in the soulful house tradition, drawing on rich, vocal-driven grooves and warm, organic instrumentation that feel at home in both intimate lounges and deeper late-night sets. While DJ Erv may not yet be a household name globally, the production style reflects a clear grounding in classic house aesthetics: swung percussion, a rounded, rubbery bassline, and chord progressions rooted in gospel, soul, and jazz influences. The track’s arrangement leaves space for the vocal to breathe, a hallmark of soulful house designed to connect emotionally as much as physically on the dancefloor. Anima Records, operating in the independent sphere, has positioned itself as a home for underground house artists who prioritize musicality, depth, and feeling over trends, often championing releases that bridge DJ functionality with genuine songcraft. Together, DJ Erv and Anima embody the ongoing appeal of soulful house as a genre that prizes warmth, vocal expression, and timeless production values, contributing to a scene that thrives on dedicated producers, smaller imprints, and tracks built to stand up beyond a single season.
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2. Life Will Be (SHELTER X BANG THE DRUM REMIX VOCAL)
Artists: Jihad Muhammad, MERLIN BOBB
Label: Movement Soul
BPM: 123 | Key: Gmaj
“Life Will Be (Shelter x Bang The Drum Remix Vocal)” brings together two respected names from the soulful house community, Jihad Muhammad and Merlin Bobb, on the Movement Soul imprint. Jihad Muhammad is a New Jersey–based DJ and producer closely associated with the soulful, spiritual strand of house that grew out of the Shelter and Bang The Drum party traditions, known for deep, musically rich productions that foreground live instrumentation, gospel-tinged chords, and emotionally charged vocals. His work often reflects the lineage of East Coast house: think steady, dancefloor-focused rhythms wrapped in jazz, soul, and Afro influences designed for dancers who value feeling as much as groove. Merlin Bobb, a veteran of the US dance scene, is recognized more broadly for his long-standing involvement in house and club culture, helping champion soulful, vocal-driven records across decades. Movement Soul, the label behind this release, has carved out a niche as a home for quality deep and soulful house, emphasizing dj-friendly mixes, warm analog textures, and song-centered arrangements rather than big-room pyrotechnics. Together, they deliver a track that sits firmly in the tradition of classic soulful house while still sounding contemporary: uplifting, groove-forward, and built for dancers who love their house music with heart.
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3. I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix)
Artists: Mikki Afflick, Marcos Martinez
Label: Soul Sun Soul Music
BPM: 125 | Key: A#min
“I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix)” brings together soulful house producer Mikki Afflick and vocalist Marcos Martinez on Soul Sun Soul Music, a label rooted in deep, spiritual, and Afro-infused house sounds. Afflick is known in underground circles for his organic, percussion-rich production style that draws from Afro, Latin, and classic New York house traditions, often emphasizing emotive vocals, driving basslines, and detailed drum programming aimed squarely at dancers and DJs who favor depth over flash. Marcos Martinez complements this with a warm, expressive vocal approach that leans into classic soulful house values—uplift, emotion, and storytelling—while still feeling contemporary on the dancefloor. Soul Sun Soul Music, operating as an independent imprint focused on soulful and deep house, serves as a home for tracks that bridge DJ culture and songcraft, often spotlighting vocal-led releases and textured, groove-heavy arrangements. On “I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix),” the combination of Afflick’s rich, rhythmic palette, Martinez’s heartfelt delivery, and the label’s commitment to soulful, underground dance music reinforces all three as contributors to the ongoing evolution of soulful house: rooted in tradition, but crafted for today’s global dancefloors.
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4. Back To Your Place (Crackazat Remix)
Artists: Marc Evans, DJ Spen
Label: Quantize Recordings
BPM: 122 | Key: C#min
“Back To Your Place (Crackazat Remix)” brings together three respected names in soulful and deep house. Marc Evans is a Baltimore-born vocalist steeped in gospel and soul, best known in house circles for his rich, church‑infused delivery on tracks like “The Way You Love Me,” which became a modern soulful house classic. DJ Spen, also from Baltimore, is a veteran DJ and producer whose roots trace back to the early days of the city’s club scene; he first gained wider recognition with the Basement Boys before becoming a central figure in soulful and gospel house worldwide. As co-founder of Quantize Recordings, Spen has helped shape a catalog that consistently champions vocal house, live musicianship, and uplifting dancefloor energy, working with a who’s-who of soulful house artists and remixers. Quantize is known for keeping the spirit of classic US house alive while embracing contemporary production, and Crackazat’s remix fits that ethos perfectly: jazzy chords, warm basslines, and a musical, instrument-led groove that complements Evans’ expressive vocals. Together, they represent a bridge between traditional soul-rooted house and the more intricate, jazz-tinted sound of today’s underground, reinforcing Quantize’s role as a key home for quality soulful house.
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5. We Exalt Thee (Main Remix)
Artists: Stacy Kidd, Tiffany Jenkins
Label: House 4 Life
BPM: 126 | Key: Fmin
“We Exalt Thee (Main Remix)” brings together Chicago house mainstay Stacy Kidd and vocalist Tiffany Jenkins on House 4 Life, a label known for championing soulful, gospel-tinged dance music. Stacy Kidd has long been a respected figure in the global house community, coming out of Chicago’s classic scene with releases on influential imprints like Trax, Dust Traxx, and Defected, and collaborating over the years with a wide range of underground and vocal house talents. His productions typically blend deep, rolling grooves with uplifting musicality, and this track follows that lineage, anchoring spiritual, church-rooted themes in a warm, floor-friendly soulful house framework. Tiffany Jenkins’ vocal delivery adds a strong gospel sensibility, leaning into expressive, praise-filled phrasing that fits squarely within the tradition of vocal house anthems that bridge dancefloors and worship-inspired energy. House 4 Life, run with a clear love for classic and contemporary Chicago sounds, often highlights this intersection of faith, soul, and four-to-the-floor rhythm, and “We Exalt Thee (Main Remix)” stands as a solid example of how the label and its artists keep that tradition alive while speaking to today’s soulful house audience.
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6. What Ever (Main Mix)
Artists: Stacy Kidd, Soulczar, Tiffany Jenkins
Label: House 4 Life
BPM: 122 | Key: Amin
“What Ever (Main Mix)” brings together a cross‑section of soulful house energy rooted firmly in Chicago’s storied dance legacy. Stacy Kidd, a veteran of the city’s house underground since the 1990s, has long been respected for his warm, groove‑driven productions and DJ sets that bridge classic Chicago jack with modern soulful textures. His work across respected imprints and his collaborations with a wide circle of house luminaries have made him a dependable name for DJs who want authentic, song‑focused club tracks. Here he links with Soulczar, whose production style leans into deep, musical arrangements and rich chord work, and vocalist Tiffany Jenkins, whose emotive, gospel‑tinged delivery adds a strong songcraft element that’s central to soulful house. The track appears on House 4 Life, a label dedicated to preserving and pushing forward the tradition of vocal‑led, feel‑good house music, often championing producers who keep live‑sounding keys, uplifting messages, and dancefloor‑ready rhythms at the core of their work. Together, this combination of seasoned Chicago know‑how, modern soulful production, and expressive vocals reflects why this corner of the house scene continues to thrive with tracks that feel equally at home in intimate lounges and peak‑time, hands‑in‑the‑air moments.
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7. “U” (Klassik Jazz Mix)
Artist: K’ Alexi Shelby
Label: Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital
Chicago legend K’ Alexi Shelby stands as one of the true torchbearers of real house music, with roots reaching back to the city’s formative years alongside figures like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy. Known for his deep, soulful, and often jazz-inflected take on dance music, K’ Alexi has released on influential labels such as Transmat, Trax, and DJ International, and has long balanced raw Chicago grit with musical sophistication. Tracks like “Essence of a Dream” and his work under various aliases have made him a respected name among DJs and collectors who value authenticity over trends. “U (Klassik Jazz Mix)” on Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital taps directly into that heritage, bringing together warm keys, rolling basslines, and jazz-tinged elements that nod to both classic Chicago and deeper soulful house traditions. Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital functions as a platform for K’ Alexi’s creative vision, giving him space to shape releases that honor house music’s roots while staying attuned to modern dancefloors. The result is a track and label that resonate with heads who recognize the history, yet still feel fresh and immediate in today’s ever-shifting house landscape.
8. Across the World (Kai Alce Remix)
Artist: Jaidene Veda
Label: Midnight Fashion
BPM: 124 | Key: G#min
“Across the World (Kai Alce Remix)” brings together Jaidene Veda’s emotionally rich, soulful vocal style with the deep, musically rooted touch of one of house music’s most respected craftsmen. Veda, a Canadian singer and songwriter closely associated with soulful and deep house, has spent years lending her intimate, jazz-tinged voice to producers across the global underground, becoming a go-to vocalist for DJs who favor warmth and lyricism over hype. Her work often blends poetic songwriting with understated, atmospheric production, making her tracks favorites in more discerning soulful house circles. Kai Alce, known for his connections to Detroit and Atlanta’s house heritage and for releases on labels like NDATL, Mahogani Music, and FXHE, brings a classic yet forward-thinking sensibility to the remix, built on elegant keys, hypnotic grooves, and refined drum programming. Midnight Fashion, operating in the soulful and deep house space, provides a fitting home for this collaboration, spotlighting vocal-led, musically rich dance records rather than peak-time bangers. Together, they deliver a track that feels both timeless and contemporary, rooted in house music’s deeper traditions while remaining accessible to modern dancefloors around the world.
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9. Mother Nature (The Red Room Mix)
Artist: Doug Gomez
Label: Merecumbe Recordings
BPM: 125 | Key: A#min
“Mother Nature (The Red Room Mix)” finds New York–bred producer Doug Gomez deep in his element, blending the spiritual warmth of soulful house with the earthy pulse of Afro-Latin rhythms. Gomez has built a solid reputation in the underground dance community for his percussion-rich productions and DJ sets that lean heavily on groove and emotional build, rather than big-room theatrics. His work often channels classic New York house sensibilities—think lush keys, rolling basslines, and vocal or atmospheric touches that nod to garage and deep house—while threading in the rhythmic complexity of Afro, Latin, and Caribbean traditions. Merecumbe Recordings, the label behind this release, has become an outlet for that signature sound, focusing on soulful, Afro-inflected house designed for dancers who appreciate both musicality and movement. Across its catalog, Merecumbe tends to favor tracks with strong live-feel elements—congas, shakers, rich pads, and vocal snippets that feel as at home in an intimate “red room” as in a late-night warehouse. With “Mother Nature (The Red Room Mix),” Gomez and his label continue to champion a style of house music that’s deeply rooted in rhythm and soul, while remaining fully tuned to the dancefloor.
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10. Living Well (Original Mix)
Artists: Damond Ramsey, Jazzy Jay
Label: Quantize Recordings
BPM: 123 | Key: Gmin
“Living Well (Original Mix)” brings together two names rooted in the soulful side of dance music, Damond Ramsey and Jazzy Jay, on respected house imprint Quantize Recordings. Quantize, founded by Baltimore legend DJ Spen, has become a go-to label for high-quality soulful and gospel-influenced house, consistently releasing music that bridges classic US house sensibilities with modern production. While Damond Ramsey and Jazzy Jay may not be as widely documented as some of their Quantize peers, they operate clearly within that same tradition: warm, groove-led arrangements, vocal-leaning hooks, and an emphasis on musicality over gimmicks. “Living Well” fits neatly into Quantize’s catalog of dancefloor-focused yet song-driven releases, the kind of track you’re likely to hear in sets from soulful and Afro house DJs who favor deep emotion and uplifting vibes over harder-edged sounds. Jazzy Jay’s involvement hints at a DJ-minded approach to arrangement—extended sections, rhythmic details, and subtle dynamic shifts—while Ramsey’s touches lean into soulful textures and polished, club-ready production. Together, and under the Quantize banner, they contribute to a global scene that values house music’s roots in soul, gospel, and disco, keeping that lineage alive for contemporary dancefloors.
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