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. “U” (Klassik Jazz Mix)
Artist: K’ Alexi Shelby
Label: Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital
Chicago legend K’ Alexi Shelby is one of the city’s true house originators, coming up alongside pioneers like Larry Heard and Marshall Jefferson and helping shape the soulful, tracky sound that defined the Midwest underground. Active since the late 1980s, he’s known for deep, emotional cuts and tough, DJ‑friendly grooves on labels such as Transmat, DJ International, and Radikal Fear, as well as collaborations and remixes that link him to both classic Chicago and European dance floors. The “Klassik Jazz Mix” of “U” taps into that history, blending warm chords, expressive vocals, and subtly jazz‑inflected keys with a driving house pulse that feels equally suited to intimate lounges and late‑night warehouse sessions. Released on his own imprint Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital, the track reflects Shelby’s ongoing commitment to independent, artist‑driven house music: a space where soulful textures, stripped‑back drum programming, and musicality stay at the forefront. In a scene that often cycles through trends, K’ Alexi’s work stands out for its continuity and authenticity, carrying the DNA of early Chicago while still sounding fresh to contemporary dancers and selectors who value depth, swing, and genuine soul in their house.
2. Come With Me (Main)
Artist: DJ Erv
Label: Anima Records
BPM: 125 | Key: Emin
“Come With Me (Main)” by DJ Erv on Anima Records sits firmly in the soulful house tradition, blending warm chords, vocal-driven energy, and a groove-first sensibility that speaks to deep house heads and classic house fans alike. While DJ Erv may not be a marquee name on the global circuit, this track reflects a producer steeped in the language of dance music: rolling, bass-led rhythms, gospel-tinged harmonies, and an emphasis on musicality over gimmicks. The production leans on rich keys and subtle percussion details that nod to 1990s US house while still feeling crisp and contemporary, making it at home both in intimate lounges and peak-time soulful sets. Anima Records, the label behind the release, focuses on house cuts that foreground feeling and atmosphere, often spotlighting artists who value deep, song-oriented arrangements rather than purely functional club tools. Together, DJ Erv and Anima tap into the enduring appeal of soulful house: music that’s made for the dancefloor but anchored in emotion, with “Come With Me (Main)” offering a smooth, inviting journey for listeners who crave groove, depth, and genuine warmth in their house selections.
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3. 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 veteran Stacy Kidd and vocalist Tiffany Jenkins on respected imprint House 4 Life, a label known for keeping soulful, gospel-tinged house alive for dedicated heads worldwide. Stacy Kidd has long been a fixture of the house and dance scene, emerging from Chicago’s storied underground with releases across key labels like Basement Boys, Ministry of Sound, Defected, and his own imprints, consistently championing warm grooves, spiritual overtones, and vocal-led arrangements. His catalog spans deep, soulful, and jackin’ styles, and he’s worked alongside or remixed numerous house mainstays, helping to bridge classic Chicago sensibilities with modern production. Tiffany Jenkins adds an uplifting, church-steeped vocal presence that fits naturally with the soulful and gospel house tradition, giving the track its emotional core and devotional feel. House 4 Life, which frequently showcases Kidd’s work, has carved out a niche as a home for vocal-driven, spiritually minded house, releasing tracks that resonate on both dancefloors and in more intimate, listen-at-home settings. Together, the label, producer, and vocalist embody a strain of contemporary soulful house that stays rooted in the genre’s origins while still feeling fresh and relevant.
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4. 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 two names rooted in the deeper, more spiritual side of house: producer/DJ Mikki Afflick and collaborator Marcos Martinez, released on Afflick’s own imprint, Soul Sun Soul Music. Afflick has carved out a reputation in soulful and Afro-infused house circles for warm, drum-rich productions that emphasize groove, melody, and uplifting vocal energy, with releases that often find favor among DJs who gravitate toward emotionally charged, dancefloor-ready tracks. Soul Sun Soul Music functions as an extension of that vision, focusing on soulful and Afro/Latin-tinged house that balances musicianship with DJ functionality, and providing a platform for tracks that highlight organic percussion, rich harmonies, and message-driven vocals. On “I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix),” those trademarks come through in the earthy rhythm patterns, hypnotic vocal phrasing, and layered textures that nod to deep and tribal house while staying rooted in soulful tradition. Martinez’s contribution helps shape a fluid, uplifting arrangement that feels both introspective and club-focused, reinforcing why this corner of the scene continues to resonate with dancers who seek something more spiritual and emotionally resonant on the floor.
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5. 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 deeply respected figures in soulful house, Jihad Muhammad and Merlin Bobb, under the Movement Soul banner. Jihad Muhammad is a New Jersey–rooted DJ and producer closely associated with the soulful, spiritual edge of East Coast house, known for his work with the long-running Bang The Drum party and for crafting warm, percussive tracks that sit comfortably alongside the likes of Shelter-era NYC sounds. Merlin Bobb, a veteran A&R and behind-the-scenes force in dance music, has long been tied to the evolution of house and R&B from the late ’80s and ’90s onward, helping shepherd quality, song-driven club records into the spotlight. Movement Soul, the label releasing this cut, reflects that lineage: it’s built around deep, musical house with strong vocals, live-feeling instrumentation, and a focus on soulful, message-driven dancefloor tracks rather than trend-chasing. Together on this remix, they channel classic New York and New Jersey house traditions—powerful vocals, uplifting lyrical themes, rich keys, and rolling, conga-led grooves—into a contemporary soulful house record that feels both timeless and firmly rooted in the culture that helped shape the global scene.
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6. Rise Again (Original Mix)
Artist: Jordi Cabrera
Label: CATELE RECORDINGS
BPM: 124 | Key: F#min
“Rise Again (Original Mix)” finds Spanish producer Jordi Cabrera channeling the essence of modern soulful house: warm chords, vocal-led emotion, and a groove built for late-night dancefloors rather than mainstage bombast. While Cabrera may not yet be a marquee name in global house circles, his work fits comfortably within the lineage of deep and soulful producers who favor musicality, feel, and subtle arrangement over flashy drops. The track leans into classic house elements—soul-infused harmonies, a steady, rolling bassline, and crisp percussion—while keeping the mix clean and contemporary, making it sit naturally alongside both heritage soulful cuts and newer digital releases. CATELE RECORDINGS, the label behind “Rise Again,” operates in that fertile independent space where DJs and producers focused on underground club culture can experiment freely with house, deep, and soulful sounds. Rather than chasing pop crossovers, CATELE’s catalog tends to support tracks designed for selectors who appreciate groove and atmosphere, giving producers like Cabrera a platform to refine their sound. Together, artist and label contribute to the quietly influential strata of the house scene, where dedicated heads discover the next set of records to keep dancefloors moving.
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7. Across the World (Kai Alce Remix)
Artist: Jaidene Veda
Label: Midnight Fashion
BPM: 124 | Key: G#min
“Across the World (Kai Alcé Remix)” brings together soulful house vocalist and producer Jaidene Veda with one of deep house’s most respected craftsmen. Veda has long been cherished in underground circles for her velvety, introspective vocal style and her fluid blend of deep, soulful, and downtempo textures, appearing on a range of house and electronic releases where her lyrics and harmonies add emotional depth to club-ready productions. On this remix, Kai Alcé—Atlanta-based DJ, producer, and DJ-friendly tastemaker known for his work on labels like NDATL Muzik and his roots in Detroit and New York house—wraps her performance in warm chords, subtle percussion, and a classic deep house swing, emphasizing groove and musicality over flash. Released on Midnight Fashion, a label oriented toward refined, mood-rich house rather than big-room trends, the track sits comfortably within the soulful house tradition: rich keys, expressive vocals, and an emphasis on feeling as much as dance-floor function. While not a mainstream crossover, “Across the World (Kai Alcé Remix)” exemplifies the kind of underground collaboration that keeps soulful house vital—pairing a distinctive, emotive singer with a producer whose reputation rests on timeless, club-tested quality.
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8. What Ever (Main Mix)
Artists: Stacy Kidd, Soulczar, Tiffany Jenkins
Label: House 4 Life
BPM: 122 | Key: Amin
“What Ever (Main Mix)” brings together three names that speak to different corners of the soulful house spectrum. Chicago veteran Stacy Kidd is the most familiar to underground house heads, a long-time DJ and producer whose roots reach back to the classic Windy City sound: funky basslines, gospel-tinged vocals, and a deep sense of groove that has appeared on respected imprints like Defected, Large, and Ministry of Sound alongside a long list of underground labels. Here he teams up with Soulczar, whose production leans into warm, musical arrangements and polished drum programming, and vocalist Tiffany Jenkins, whose emotive, church-inflected delivery gives the track its human heartbeat. Together they land on House 4 Life, a label known among soulful and deep house fans for championing vocal-led, club-ready tracks that stay true to house music’s roots while still feeling contemporary. “What Ever (Main Mix)” fits neatly into that identity: a song built for dancers who want melody and message with their groove, and another entry in Stacy Kidd’s ongoing role as a bridge between classic Chicago sensibilities and today’s global soulful house scene.
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9. Shout (David Morales Vocal Mix)
Artist: Vernessa Mitchell
Label: Quantize Recordings
BPM: 123 | Key: Cmin
“Shout (David Morales Vocal Mix)” brings together gospel-rooted powerhouse Vernessa Mitchell and respected soulful house imprint Quantize Recordings in a way that perfectly captures the spirit of uplifting dance music. Vernessa Mitchell, originally known for her work in contemporary gospel, has long been embraced by house DJs and producers for her passionate, church-infused vocal style, which lends itself naturally to soulful and spiritual club anthems. Over the years, her songs have been remixed and championed by leading names in house, helping bridge the gap between gospel and the dancefloor. Quantize Recordings, founded by DJ Spen and based in Baltimore, has become a staple label in soulful and gospel-influenced house, known for releasing vocal-driven, musically rich tracks that emphasize songcraft as much as groove. Quantize has worked with a wide community of house vocalists, producers, and remixers, consistently pushing out releases that resonate with both underground heads and more mainstream soulful house fans. In this mix, David Morales—a house pioneer with decades of remix history—wraps Vernessa’s fervent delivery in warm keys, driving percussion, and classic New York-style energy, exemplifying why both the vocalist and the label hold a special place in the global soulful house scene.
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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 generations of house culture under the banner of Quantize Recordings, a label respected for its soulful, vocal-driven approach to dance music. Jazzy Jay is a true hip‑hop and club culture pioneer, best known for his early work in the Bronx and contributions to Def Jam’s formative years, and that deep-rooted DJ sensibility translates here into a groove that feels both classic and immediate. Paired with Damond Ramsey, a producer and DJ whose work leans into warm chords, uplifting arrangements, and vocal-friendly structures, the track sits comfortably in the soulful house tradition: rich keys, rolling bass, and an emphasis on feel rather than flash. Quantize Recordings, founded by DJ Spen, has become a home for quality soulful and gospel-leaning house, releasing music from artists like Karizma, Marc Evans, and Spen himself, and is known for championing songs with real musicality and dancefloor emotion. Within that catalog, “Living Well” fits as a contemporary slice of feel-good house that nods to the roots of club music while staying finely tuned for today’s soulful floors.
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